The Rifle
An anthropomorphosized object that links numerous characters together throughout the narrative.
Richard Mesington
His life is cut short by an accidental discharge of the rifle.
Cornish McManus
A colonial-era gunsmith who built a very good weapon by spending many long hours in the workshop.
John Byam
A crack shot who trades a year's worth of pack hides to obtain an accurate rifle. He uses the rifle during the American Revolutionary war until he dies from dysentery.
Sarah
She steals a famous rifle from a dead man and hides it in her attic, where it remains for many years.
John Waynewright
A colonial-era gunsmith who is technically proficient but lacks the vision and passion to create truly great rifles.
Tim Harrow
He buys a weapon at a gun show and later trades the weapon to an auto mechanic. He is described in unusual detail.
Harv Kline
An...
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