Who was Jacob Hoak?

Join to get access to perks & support the program:    / @ilovemuzzleloading   Jacob Hoak was listed as a freeholder gunsmith between 1809 and 1830 in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County. His name is spelled "Hoke" on tax lists of the time. The barrel is signed "Hoak" He worked durng the Rev War area in Lancaster Borough, then moved to Strasburg Township around 1800. This rifle probably dates from that period. According to Hornberger and Kolar book "The Lancaster Longrifle", Jacob made locks for the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety during the Revolution. Jacob died in 1831. Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading/ Hoak's Elegance, Iconic Lancaster Design | Kentucky Rifle Foundation More than a contemporary of Dickert | Jacob Hoak Lancaster County Rifles Did he train with Dickert? Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassoci... Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org Some of our content may contain marketing links, which means we may receive a commission for purchases made via those links. Commissions help us produce content and do not affect our editorial publications. No affiliate links related to reviewed items will be included. Affiliate Link: https://muzzle-loaders.com/ilovemuzzl... VIDEO CHAPTERS Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. All shooting is performed in a safe environment. Imitation or the use of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your firearms resulting from attempting anything shown in any of our videos. We do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. We are not a gun store and DO NOT sell or deal in firearms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. We DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or firearms. We are not instructing our viewers on how to modify firearms, accessories, or otherwise to change their basic legal function. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above.