Pennsylvania Long Rifle by Jacob Ernst – Greensburg, PA – .38 Cal – c.1830–1840 – Documented & Published

Offered here is an exceptional Pennsylvania long rifle attributed to Jacob Ernst of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately 1830–1840. This rifle represents a fine example of the later Golden Age of American longrifle production, combining traditional craftsmanship with elegant decorative features.

Notably, this rifle is documented and published, having been featured in the Kentucky Rifle Newsletter, Volume 13, No. 3 (Spring 1987)—a significant provenance detail that adds to its collectibility.

Details:

• Maker: Jacob Ernst
• Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
• Caliber: .38 caliber
• Period: Circa 1830–1840
• Ignition: Percussion
• Barrel: Octagonal
• Stock: Full-length hardwood

Features:

• Extra fancy engraved brass patchbox with detailed scrollwork
• Spread-wing eagle inlay
• Bethlehem star inlays
• Engraved lock and hardware
• Classic slender Pennsylvania profile with excellent lines

Condition:

• Overall very good antique condition
• Honest wear consistent with age and use
• Wood shows handling marks but remains solid and attractive
• Metal surfaces show expected patina
• Mechanically functional

Highlights:

• Signed/attributed Pennsylvania maker
• Published example (Kentucky Rifle Newsletter, 1987)
• Desirable decorative inlays and engraved patchbox
• Strong collector appeal and display presence

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