Videos tagged with Siler Lock

This review showcases an iron-mounted .54 caliber American Long Rifle by Jeff Sluder, featuring a Siler lock and Getz barrel. The rifle's 37.5-inch barrel is shorter than typical examples, and its 'swamped' design reduces weight. The demonstration highlights the historical context, craftsmanship, and practical use of these rifles, including their accuracy advantages over smoothbores for hunting and frontier life, while also noting the slow ignition typical of flintlocks.