A RIFLE FIT FOR A PRESIDENT

In 1791, master Pennsylvania gunsmith John Philip Beck crafted a longrifle presented to George Washington at Mount Vernon. Discover the history of the rifle—and the Beck family legacy behind it.

TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
Built with hand tools, patience, and techniques rooted in the traditions of the 18th-century American gunsmith.

Family Heirloom

AMERICAN HISTORY

A longrifle built to last for generations—created to be passed from my family to yours.

AMERICAN HISTORY

AMERICAN HISTORY

AMERICAN HISTORY

More than a firearm, the Beck longrifle is history, folk art, and craftsmanship brought together in a uniquely American form.

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Beck Flintlocks

PO Box 104, York, Pennsylvania, United States