The Collection

Williams Flintlocks

Flintlock weapons were commonly used until the mid 19th century, when they were replaced by percussion lock systems. Even though they have long been considered obsolete, flintlock weapons continue to be produced today by manufacturers such as Pedersoli, Euroarms, and Armi Sport. Not only are these weapons used by modern re-enactors, but they are also used for hunting, as many U.S. states have dedicated hunting seasons for black-powder weapons, which includes both flintlock and percussion lock weapons.

  • J.P. Beck

    J.P. Beck worked as a gunsmith from the late 1760’s to 1811 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

    Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaC. 1760-1811
  • Early Lancaster

    1770-1780 Early Lancaster-style rifle, patterned after early makers Jacob Dickertt and Valentine Fondersmith.

    Lancaster , PennsylvaniaC. 1770-1780
  • Jacob Ferree

    Born in 1750, Jacob Ferree was the nephew of gunsmith, Joel Ferree. Jacob moved to Allegheny County in western Pennsylvania…

    Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaC. 1773-1783
  • John Moll and Herman Rupp

    This is an example of a Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, flintlock rifle in the style of John Moll and Herman Rupp…

    Lehigh Co, PennsylvaniaC. 1790-1795
  • Andreas Albrecht

    Andreas Albrecht was a German Moravian gunmaker who migrated to America in 1750.

    Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaC. 1765
  • Jacob Dickert

    This left-handed rifle is patterned after the work of Jacob Dickert circa 1770-1775.

    Lancaster, PennsylvaniaC. 1770-1775