Gobbler Knob Longrifles llc
Building Pennsylvania longrifles for more than twenty years
Pennsylvania Longrifles
Gobbler Knob Custom Longrifles are patterned after rifles built during the “Golden Age” of the Pennsylvania longrifle, which is generally considered to be from 1775 to 1825. Instead of building an exact copy, I prefer to be influenced by the myriad of artisans from this period and in the process, create a rifle that reflects the best this era has to offer.
My goal at Gobbler Knob Longrifles llc is to produce a Longrifle, which will be a pleasure to shoot, a sight to behold, and even more affordable than you would think.
Award-winning game call maker
Award-winning game calls are created from scratch, one at a time. The wood chosen for each call displays qualities, which will make it pleasing to the eye as well as the ear. Mountain Music Game Calls won awards during the 2020, 2021, and 2024 National Wild Turkey Federation Grand National Callmakers Competition.
Get In Touch
Gobbler Knob Longrifles
2909 Zeb Warren Road
Cookeville, TN 38506
gobblerknoblongrifles@gmail.com
(570) 396-4845
Book – The Thin Green Line
The commercialization of wildlife generates a staggering amount of money each year. It is second only to the illicit drug trade. Unfortunately, and all too often, crimes against wildlife are looked upon as “victimless” and do not receive the same degree of attention as those involving drugs. Poaching, heart-pounding chases & searches, lonely vigils, and resolving human/wildlife conflicts are just a few of the activities a wildlife officer is involved with. Spanning the 20-year career of a Pennsylvania game warden, “The Thin Green Line” is a gripping, true account of what it was like to enforce the Game and Wildlife Code in rural northeastern Pennsylvania from 1987 until 2007.
Rick is retired and now calls Cookeville, Tennessee his home. “The Thin Green Line” can be ordered directly from him at a cost of $15.95 plus shipping – $20 total. Rick can be contacted by mail at 2909 Zeb Warren Road Cookeville TN, 38506; by phone at (570) 396-4845; or by email at wco516@yahoo.com. He will personalize and sign your copy for you.
Magazine Reviews
“Many of the author’s encounters with poachers were harrowing to say the least, and you’ll feel like you were riding right beside him as he weaves his stories in well-written, vivid detail about his life as a wildlife warrior. Larnerd does an excellent job of writing about the daily trials and tributes of a wildlife conservation officer in rural, upstate Pennsylvania.” Penn’s Woods Publications
“Rick has a very personable style that draws you in and makes you feel as though you know Rick personally. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which is very well written and readable. I found it to be a wonderful freshman undertaking…” International Game Warden Magazine
Book –Coping With Grief
What Others are Saying About, “Coping With Grief”
“I am Katlyn’s sister (suicide victim)and I just want to say thank you so much for this book! It really means a lot to me and my mom. It explains everything. The way we feel and all. Losing my sister was the hardest thing I’ve had to go through. It seriously helps so much to read words from someone who actually understands what you’re going through. This is an awesome book!” Nikki D. – Survivor
“I found the content to obviously be worthwhile and your arrangement of ideas to also be very good. It is just a really well thought-out and well-designed tool which I hope will help a lot of people. Because I did go through it with you to at least some degree when you lost your kids, it was an incredibly hard book for me to read, just incredibly painful to read again about what you saw, what you felt and what you perceived, but I’m glad that I read it. I can see it really changing some peoples’ lives who might be struggling to just get by on a day-to-day basis.” Bill R.
“This book will assure some that the feelings they are experiencing are not unusual. Yet, others will realize no matter how bad their situation was, or is, there is always someone who has suffered and endured even more. Anyone in our fraternity will certainly find comfort in reading your words and offer up prayers to their God not only for you, but for others who have/are experiencing similar situations.” Tim M. – Survivor
“Chief Rick, so much of what you shared is healing and hopeful and talks about the best of human nature in the caring shown by others. There can be no doubt it will bless many people. You are a very strong person with a lion’s heart. You have written a wonderful book!”Diana M.
“I had the pleasure of meeting Chief Rick Larnerd during the 2019 Police Unity Tour and spent a great deal of time discussing his experiences and dealing with grief. As a 29-year law enforcement professional and a college professor, this book is a must-read. Chief Larnerd’s words place a real value on what is important in life.” Professor James “Chip” R., EdD
What We Have!
Longrifles, Fowlers, and Pistols
My longrifles, fowlers, and pistols are hand-made and created from scratch based on your vision of what you’d like the finished arm to be
Game Calls
Mountain Music Award Winning Game calls not only sound and look great, they make great gifts! Order one today!
What Others Are Saying About Gobbler Knob Longrifles:
“Rick Good morning! Got my rifle yesterday afternoon. She’s beautiful! She is prettier than the roses in the back ground of the photo you took of her. Thanks so much!”
– Don C.
“I hope this email finds you well. I’m sorry for the delay on sending this but I love my rifle! It exceeds all of my expectations and I can’t thank you enough!! When you have a chance I’d like to talk with you about getting my name back on your list for another one of your masterpieces.”
– Reese R.
“I was surprised by having the rifle arrive one day ahead of schedule. I have been too busy admiring it and haven’t shot it yet. I like the antiquing, the canvas gun case, engraving, wood to metal fit, carving, and on and on. The frizzen even looks like you tested it. I have shown it around and everyone fawns over it even the women. If a rifle can be beautiful than this one fits the bill. It truly is a beautiful work of art. I would approve of that rifle even if were made for someone else. WELL worth the money and wait.”
– Jerry P
– Daniel L
– Bill R
– Michael W
– Dennis H
– Steve H
– Timmy V
Address
Gobbler Knob Longrifles llc
2909 Zeb Warren Road
Cookeville, TN 38506
Call Us
(570) 396-4845
