Louis-Nicolas Flobert (1819–1894) was a French inventor and gunsmith whose contributions to firearms technology left a lasting impact on the field. Born on February 9, 1818, in Villers-Cotterêts, France, Flobert moved to Paris at the age of 14 in 1830 to apprentice as a master gunsmith. Through...

James Stapleton was a gunsmith active in the mid-to-late 19th century, primarily based in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania , with a notable presence in Todd Township near Beavertown. His work is associated with the Pennsylvania long rifle tradition, often misnamed the Kentucky rifle, which was a...

Joseph Golcher was a notable figure in the world of 19th-century American gunsmithing, primarily recognized as a lockmaker rather than a full-fledged gun manufacturer. His name appears frequently on firearms from the mid-1800s, particularly on percussion locks, which were a critical component of...

Henri Pieper was a significant figure in the firearms industry, particularly in Belgium during the late 19th century.

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Background and Early Life
Birth and Education: Henri Pieper was born on October 30, 1840, in Soest, Westphalia, Germany. He received technical training in...