Flintlock Longrifle

David Cooley

ca. 1815–1825 · Wood (curly maple, ash), steel, silver, brass · Arms and Armor

David Cooley's rifles have an uncluttered appearance and feature crisp, high relief carving, fine engraving, and elegant overall architecture. This is perhaps the most refined of his few surviving works. He was strongly influenced by his proximity to two important schools of gunmaking: the Emmitsburg School, to the south in Maryland, and the Chambersburg School, to the west in Franklin County.

Artist

David Cooley

Date

ca. 1815–1825

Medium

Wood (curly maple, ash), steel, silver, brass

Culture

American, Heidlersburg, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton Jr. Gift, 2017