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In 1991 the Tennessee Division of Archaeology conducted a study of Tennessee gunmakers. Through extensive archival research we found about 400 gunmakers, though most of these were operating in the 19th century. There were a few in Tennessee as early as the 1770s, and our cut-off date was 1860. The report is out of print, but you may be able to get an interlibrary loan from the Tennessee State Library and Archives or the Nashville/Davidson County Public Library. The reference is:
Smith, Samuel D., Fred M. Prouty, and Benjamin C. Nance
1991 A Preliminary Survey of Historic Period Gunmaking in Tennessee. Tennessee Department of Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Report of Investigations No. 8
If you have trouble finding it let me know. Ben.
Benjamin C. Nance
Historical Archaeologist
Tennessee Division of Archaeology
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Does anyone know of any archaeological or other studies of 18th century gunsmithing operations?
The HABS/HAER index does not appear to have anything pertinent.
Diderot illustrates a rifling machine and workshop on Plates 59 and 60
Thanks in advance
Ian Burrow
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