SHELTON, K.L. CUSTOM KENTUCKY RIFLES LLC

K.L. Shelton has been building truly authentic Kentucky rifles and American fowlers for over thirty years. He produces only three or four long arms each year and normally carries a one to two year backlog. He is one of the best known authentic Kentucky rifle builders recognized internationally. A typical K. L. Shelton rifle has a tiger-stripe maple stock with an octagon barrel ranging from 36 to 42 inches. Calibers range from 32 to 58. He prefers Siler locks in either flintlock or percussion along with double set triggers and a brass patchbox. German silver inlays, plus incised and/or relief carving are included on the finished product. Rifles usually weigh about 8 pounds and measures 52 to 57 inches overall, depending on barrel length. Clients choose caliber, barrel length, and specific component parts. Rifles can be personalized with wire inlay, special carving, metal engraving, and inlays. Rifles and fowlers are hand crafted in the American Fowler and Pennsylvania Lancaster school tradition. Left hand models are available. Rifles and Fowlers begin at $4,000 while a presentation grade may exceed $9,000 depending upon carving, engraving, and inlays requested.
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