In "The Last of the Mohicans" the book, Hawk eye's gun what is it I'd like to own one like it.

Answer 1

Nathaniel "Natty" "Hawkeye" Bumppo's Pennsylvania-pattern 'Kentucky' rifle was a flintlock-type, probably .45 caliber, and, as all such rifles at that time was a one-of-a-kind completely hand made weapon.
One of the best sources for weapons and accessories of this type, as well as ALL things relating to black-powder shooting and antique weapons is:
http://www.dixiegunworks.com
They doubtless have several rifles and KITS for building similar to 'Hawkeye's' Long Rifle!
Enjoy!

Answer 2

It was a flintlock rifle, and based off of what was popular in the Kentucky area at the time, it was probably of .45 caliber. That style of rifle is often referred to as a "Kentucky rifle" but such rifles were often made by any gunsmith that you happened to know, and since they didn't mass produce such rifles, you probably can't get the exact gun, although many excellent reproductions are made. Most frontiersmen used rifles of .45 caliber, and you probably don't want to get a reproduction of more than .50 caliber if you wish to be historically correct. You may want to remember the term "rifle" as it refers to the rifling (twisted grooves running down the inside length of the barrel) this is what makes it a "rifle". If it does not have the rifling grooves, it is a musket, and due to the lack of stabilizing rifling grooves, would not shoot as far as Deerslayer did. Therefore, he had a rifle. Cabela's sells an excellent reproduction rifle called the "Blue Ridge" and it appears to be historically correct and isn't very expensive. I suggest talking to a re-enacting club for more information.
Good luck! Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I beg to differ with JD above, but he's way off base.

The rifle name you want is called a "Long Rifle" or "American Long Rifle" or "Kentucky Rifle" and many WERE made and developed in Pennsylvania by German immigrant machinists and smiths.

These rifle do not come years after the French-Indian War, they pre-date it and Hawkeye, being a frontiersman, could very well have had a long rifle. There is no anachronism.

The long rifle while heavy and cumbersome was so much more accurate than the British Brown Bess musket that American rebels often could shoot and kill Redcoats while out of range of the Brit muskets.

You can get a real nice original for under $20k.....or a nice reporduction will cost you about $600

Answer 4

First off there was never a flintlock rifle made in Pennsylvania and called a Kentucky long rifle..The gun in your book was a "Brown Bess" flintlock musket made in Britain just prior to the American Revolutionary war. It has a steel 42" hand forged barrel. Sometimes "rifled" others "smooth bore". They were .69 caliber and shot a hand cast round lead ball using black powder for a propellant. They had an effective range of just over 100 yards, depending on the ability of the shooter.The Kentucky long rifle came about years later and of course ..it was made in KENTUCKY, hence the name. The Pennsylvania rifle was a shorter carbine version of the "Bess". This variation came after the revolutionary war ended.
These guns are still being made today as exact reproductions, and can be bought. Prices start at about $600. These can be found and purchased on the Internet. These guns are not subject to any restrictions because they are antique reproductions, and are highly prized by re-enactors...

Answer 5

It's been ages since I read the book, but I don't remember it saying who made the thing. Keep in mind that this was the era before manufacturing processes came into being, so each flintlock was its own unique product. There were no "model numbers," because each rifle was unique.

Answer 6

It is a Flintlock made in Pa. and also referred to as a Kentucky Rifle*...

Answer 7

I believe it was a flintlock, but not sure exactly what kind.

Answer 8

in to days society you must have a gun in the house and mack sure that you know how to yous it.just do not have a bullet in the barrel