Builder's Notes
by Tom Snyder

The John Schneider, Mr. 19th 1776 rifle is an iconic rifle of the Revolutionary War period. The original rifle is currently on display in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

John Schneider was my 3rd-great-grandfather, and I have built a close copy of his rifle. Before beginning this project I examined, measured, and photographed in detail the original rifle in the museum. Excepting the barrel, all parts of my copy, including the lock, were hand built by myself.

John Schneider and the making of this copy are the topics of a forthcoming two-part article, scheduled for publication in early 2025 issues of Muzzleloader magazine.

Some particulars of this rifle:
Total weight 7 pounds, barrel length 47 inches, overall length 65 inches. Smooth bore 58 caliber barrel by Jason Schneider, barrel inlay by Roger Sampson. All other work by Tom Snyder. Photos by Ric Lambert.