History of the Kentucky Rifle - A Brief History

Our heritage as Americans is very much linked to one rifle, The Kentucky Rifle. The Kentucky Rifle is the first uniquely American rifle and played a major role in the Revolutionary War. There is enough history behind this muzzleloader to fill many books but in this video we briefly explain the history of this rifle in less than ten minutes. We hope that you enjoy learning about the history of this American rifle.  

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