North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865 by William Ivey

This book shows 213 North Carolina longrifles that the author has identified as nine different schools with "similar decorative features and characteristics. The book surveys the North Carolina longrifle from the eighteenth century to the end of the Confederate period in 1865."

This book contains over 1200 color photos and is 392 pages in length which completes 27 years of work. North Carolina banded horns are showcased in a chapter of the book. Included is a chapter "on the gun, edge weapons, accourements, etc. that were manufactured in or associated with North Carolina for the Confederate War effort".

Bear Creek School

Early Deep River School

Jamestown School

Salem/Davidson School

Davidson School

Rowan School

Mecklenburg School

Catawba Valley School

Appalachian School

More information can be found at North Carolina Longrifles. Orders can be placed here.

Copy and photos supplied by William Ivey.