School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
Known for the rare buggy rifle stamped, “A.L. & J.C. NC”. Andrew Long and John Clodfelter were Davidson County gunsmiths.
Source:
Ivey, William. North
Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
Born in 1772 in what was Rowan County, which is now Davidson County.
Source:
Ivey, William. North
Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
Henry Ledford (1796-1856). His earlier work showed Salem, NC influences. His later work has less of a Salem architectural appearance.
Source:
Ivey, William. North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
Born in 1793 and his work is shows a close association with Henry Ledford. There is a known longrifle stamped “Made by A. LONG & Sons, N.C.”. Andrew Long (father) was joined by his two sons in the gunmaking trade. His sons, Felix born in 1811 and Solomon born in 1814.
Source:
Ivey, William. North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
There is a known longrifle stamped “Made by A. LONG & Sons, N.C.”. Andrew Long (father) was joined by his two sons in the gunmaking trade. His sons, Felix born in 1811 and Solomon born in 1814.
Source:
Ivey, William. North
Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
There is a known longrifle stamped “Made by A. LONG & Sons, N.C.”. Andrew Long (father) was joined by his two sons in the gunmaking trade. His sons, Felix born in 1811 and Solomon born in 1814.
Source:
Ivey, William. North
Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
School: Davidson (North Carolina/NC)
Born in 1815. Apparently apprenticed with Henry Ledford.
Source:
Ivey, William. North
Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865. Thomasville, NC: Published by the Author, 2010. Print.
