Shiloh Rifle

began in 1976 New York, Montana 1848-1881 32-year run of original Sharps rifle production March 12, 1874 Sharps died (64) Modern Sharps 1976 started as Shiloh Products, Inc – in Farmingdale, New York – founded by Len Mulé & Wolfgang Droege Len Mulé –  manufactured high quality bullet moulds for blackpowder shooters –  four-cavity design –  sold … Read more

Dixie Gun Works

founded in 1954 Union City, Tennessee largest supplier of blackpowder shooting equipment, parts and antique guns in the world   1931 Turner E. Kirkland began collecting guns – paid seventy five cents for a “dug up” 1849 Colt Pocket pistol 1938 By the time Turner entered college he owned about one hundred guns World War … Read more

NMRA

NMRA

The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association exists to promote, support, nurture, and preserve our Nation’s rich historical heritage in the sport of muzzleloading through recreational, educational, historical, and cultural venues such as match competition, hunting, gun making and safety, historical re-enactments, exhibits, museums, libraries, and other related programs.   1933 founded home range in Friendship, … Read more