The advantages of a long barreled rifle was something early Americans were very well aware of. Inspired from German designs, Americans built the Pennsylvania Long Rifle and Kentucky Long Rifle. Also we were the first to open businesses that sold whole guns: lock stock and barrel. (That’s where the term comes from)
When was the first known usage? Surely businesses using it on signs or in their name are recorded. The first known usage can be credited, with the disclaimer that it may have been used prior.
The advantages of a long barreled rifle was something early Americans were very well aware of. Inspired from German designs, Americans built the Pennsylvania Long Rifle and Kentucky Long Rifle. Also we were the first to open businesses that sold whole guns: lock stock and barrel. (That’s where the term comes from)
Since it is unknown. The the above could be correct.
When was the first known usage? Surely businesses using it on signs or in their name are recorded. The first known usage can be credited, with the disclaimer that it may have been used prior.
BS they "aren't hard to find." You're not going to dig up facts sitting on your ass and looking things up online.