Record #:

12290

Author(s):

Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

John Braxton, a young dairy farmer in Alamance County, constructs muzzle loading flint and cap lock rifles similar to the guns used in the Revolutionary War and Civil War. His guns have been fired in numerous marksmanship competitions and battle reenactments.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 8, Sept 1971, p12-13, 29, il

Subject(s):

Gunsmiths--Alamance County; Gunsmithing--Alamance County