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Artistically, the longrifle is known for its graceful stock, often made of curly maple, and its ornate decoration, decorative inlays, and an integral, well-made patchbox that was built into the stock .< ref name =" chuckers "> Willis, Chuck.

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all took their style cues from the prevailing trends of the day, and as in most things the fashion was set in Paris.

Baroque and later rococo motifs found their way into all the decorative arts, and can be seen in the acanthus leaf scroll work so common on 18th century furniture and silver.

The best American longrifles have art applied to them that is the equal of any Philadelphia cabinet or silver shop.

Many people also would give their rifles names such as " Killdeer ", the rifle of Natty Bumppo from the Leatherstocking Tales.