The rifle that made America
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The Kentucky was a combination of folk art and deadly weapon, and it changed the history of America. The slow firing, accurate Kentucky rifles, though in the course of time have given way to the new generation of graceless, fast and efficient smaller rifles, rifle lovers all over the world still opine that there would never again be anything quite like the Kentucky rifle --half firearm, half work of art.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 2003
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Webster Marble's marvelous knives
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The Marble Safety Axe Company was founded in 1898 by Webster Marble. The hunting knives created by the company were considered the best hunting knives, as they had a heavy spine and straight cutting edge, and are considered premium knives. They are still made, but by CRL, Inc., which bought the company in 1994.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 2001
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Trout & bird knives
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A wide variety of small sheath or belt knives are available. A brief history of the genre, plus purchasing and usage hints, accompany an address-phone list of major manufacturers.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1993
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