Kentucky rifle
weapon
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The Kentucky rifle, also known as a long rifle, is a muzzle-loading, long-barreled flintlock rifle. It was developed in the 18th century in Pennsylvania and became widely used on the American frontier. The rifle's design was a significant advancement for hunters and frontiersmen during that era.12
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