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The Sweet Ancient Weapon 2 of Our Fathers
Emerson Hough praises the American rifle as a pivotal tool in frontier history. The article traces Pennsylvania gunmakers who developed early rifles, notes Lancaster and Philadelphia makers, and chronicles Hawken and Sharps rifles’ roles in shaping westward expansion and notable battles. It highlights key figures like Decherd, Goeth, Hawken brothers, and Kit Carson, linking rifle design to American expansion and myth.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Emerson Hough
America
Sto
Amer Ina
Orleans
Fous
Citeaen
Virginia
Land
Pennsylvania
Boston
Morgan
Manel Boones
Kentucky
Wgseum
Philadelphia
J. Stegdett Stokes
Palatinate
Lancaster
Baltimore
Cumberland
Alexandria
Newmarket
Winchester
Richmond
Charlottesville
Camden
Salisbury
N. C
Augusta
Schenectady
Esopus
Onondaga
Johnstown
Canajoharie
Easton
Sawyer
Jaco Decherd
Dechert
Descherd
Mickert
Ruston
Emerson Holt
Mane Tohn Goethher
Gouleher
Philadelphia “Facture
Euston
George Washington
Cimulfig Murphy
Frazer
Studie
Concord
Vitin
Marrodsturg
Hintheles
Tennessee
New Orleans
John Shell
Liverpool
Gressy Creek
Rainbek
Mississippi
Hawking
Hawkkens
Kit Carson
Jim Bridger
Jim Wanker
Henry Clawkins
Froily
Hawken
Harmers Ferry
Sct. Louis
Sta
Great West
Jacob
Samuel Hawken
Henry Hawkins
St. Louis
Missouri
Rockies
Tor
Dawson
Btte
Missouri Maturie Society
Jules E. Guinotte
Prabate Court
Kansas City
Montezunta Jadge
A. F
A. M
Strata Me, N. M
Aikins
Navy
Christian Sharps
Sharps
Jehan Brown
Harpers Ferry
Brown
Guneus Penestvania
Stovyer
Isu
Rity Dixon
Buffalo Hunter
Tie Bettie
Adobe Walls
Texas Panhandle
Legayeser
Roosevelt
Stanlea
Mississippi West
Keystone State
Trans
Frantiera Wen