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- ↑ Jim Braaten (3 June 2009), "Knight Muzzleloading Rifles looks to close production", Minneapolis Star Tribune, archived from the original on 11 May 2015, retrieved 16 February 2012
- ↑ Doug Howlett (9 May 2011). "The Return of Knight Rifles". American Hunter. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ↑ "Knight Rifles Revived, Moving to Athens, Tenn". Chattanoogan.com. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2012.