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Note that Wm. Buchele was born in Louisville. (take another close look at the engraving) ;)

Before Recreating the American Longrifle there came...

Thank you all for your interest in my granddad. I will try to answer your questions. First, I confirm that we pronounce the name "Buckley". Most of the family here in the US spelled the name "Buechele", but my grandfather's dad and uncle both spelled their name Buchele - I don't know why...

I am Wm Buchele's oldest grandson and spent lots of time with him in his basement during the late 50s and early 60s when I stayed with my grandparents during the summer. I believe he had rough castings made of some of the components that went into his firearms and the locks were probably some...