DEFINITIONS: Making and repairing of firearms, especially traditional Kentucky style long rifles, pistols, and fowling pieces.
UNIQUE KENTUCKY FORMS: The "Kentucky" (or Pennsylvania) long rifle was not unique to the state of Kentucky, but represents a high point in the development of American firearms. See Wikipedia, "Long Rifle."
SOURCES/EXAMPLES of GUNSMITHING in Kentucky:
KENTUCKY LONG RIFLES:
Mike Miller Rifle Maker (Metcalfe Co.: Edmonton, KY)
American Historic Services (Mel Hankla - Russell Co.: Jamestown, KY)
Hershel, Frank, and John House (Butler Co.: Woodbury, KY)
OTHER GUNSMITHS:
Impact Armory Service (Fayette Co.: Lexington, KY)
JR's Gunworx (Barren Co.: Glasgow, KY)
Precision Guncrafters (Warren Co.: Bowling Green, KY)
HISTORIC:
Glave, William Bell (c. 1798-1861 - Cynthiana, KY)
Humble, Conrad [c. 1748-1818] - Louisville, KY
Humble, Michael [c. 1744-1818] - Louisville, KY
