Plans > Early Reading rifle, Berks County
Early Reading, Berks Co, Possibly Wolfgang Haga
$40.00
This plan is a blend of two early Reading rifles, circa 1780, often attributed to Wolfgang Haga. This is a stout rifle with a comfortable drop, built around a C or D weight barrel and flat face lock. The carving is relatively simple, and with straightforward stock shaping, this would make an excellent first rifle to build from a blank. To make a later style 1790s rifle, simply reduce the sectional dimensions by around 5-10% for a slimmer rifle overall.
$40.00
This plan is a blend of two early Reading rifles, circa 1780, often attributed to Wolfgang Haga. This is a stout rifle with a comfortable drop, built around a C or D weight barrel and flat face lock. The carving is relatively simple, and with straightforward stock shaping, this would make an excellent first rifle to build from a blank. To make a later style 1790s rifle, simply reduce the sectional dimensions by around 5-10% for a slimmer rifle overall.