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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: B Shipman on October 20, 2013, 01:17:58 AM
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A classic Lancaster city made rifle of the 1820's. Getz 44" B wt. .50 cal. barrel. Critics welcome.
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Wow :o ;D
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I agree, double wow. Its always a treat to see your work Bill. Very nice.
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Maybe one of these days, I will build guns that clean and nice. Gorgeous as always.
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Great job, Bill. I always enjoy looking at your work. Clean and crisp!!
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Amazing work. Is there a backstory to the trident on the cheek piece?
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My only criticism is that you own it instead of me.
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Nice!
A little off the beaten path - makes it all the better.
Jeff
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NICE!! Clean work there!
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Very, Very Nice ! Exquisite...
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Bill,
You are an excellent photographer, somehow your pictures make the rifle look virtually flawless. Seriously now, the rifle has extremely graceful lines, I like the lock and triggers as well.
The checkering really enhances the gun. What was your choice of finish for the rifle?
You should teach, I for one would love a chance to be one of your students.....
Curtis
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Bill Shipman, absolutely beautiful, as always.
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Another SEAL rifle? You're going to end up arming half of DOD before you get done, Bill.
Beautiful work. The lighting in your photos is (as always) spectacular. Really like the lock. You must be enjoying retirement and it shows in your work. Bravo!
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Bill, we haven't heard from you for months, and then you show up again with another one of those wonderful rifles. This one too bears your signature fit and finish. I hope more pictures are forthcoming.
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Nice Bill!!!!! Glad to see you're not spending all your retirement time in Atlantic City.
Mitch
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Another Beauty Bill. The engraving on the PB almost looks 3 dimensional.
Tim C.
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As always Bill very beautiful work. That cheek piece inlay engraving is of the symbol for the US Navy Seals
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Super gun. My only criticism, if you'd call it that, is that you are a better gunmaker than pretty much the whole Gumpf family was. I like the Gumpf's a lot, but you are a much better engraver than they were. The lines, fit, and finish are all a step or two at least above what they produced.
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Beautiful work Bill, certainly no critique from me - the stock flows from one end to the other gracefully. I tend to like earlier guns, but it's refreshing to see later period Flint rifles being built and done so nicely. One thing I noticed is how high the comb seems to appear, does your cheek really sit down onto it to sight in? Is Drepper the same lockmaker or importer as Dreppert/Drepperd? Thanks for showing!
-Eric
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By the way Bill, you do a great 1820s era gun. I've enjoyed seeing your other Lancaster and Maryland work from this era.
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Bill, this is a completely stunning rifle. No flies on it anywhere. It's singing to me. Lovely, lovely lines and form.
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Another Great Work Bill! I would put you right up there with all of the historical, famous and infamous Dentists that (moonlighted) had jobs on the side! Doc Holiday, Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe Pettycoat Junction) ............oh I know there were others! 8) http://myfivebest.com/five-famous-people-who-were-or-are-dentists/
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Bill,
I have a friend who is a Gumph descendent and I showed him your pictures. He would like to know more about the history of the gun; ie, which Gumph's rifle did you pattern it after and any details you might have. Or was it a conglomeration of Gumph family features? Anything else you might know?
Thanks
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Simply outstanding! Nice clean lines, fit and finish...it's what we've all come to expect of your guns!
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As always, superb! Thanks for the photos.
Ed
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Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, the rifle is for a Seal.
The finish is Permalyn rubbed back with rottenstone.
Jeff, the lighting is my driveway on an overcast day.
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Beautiful rifle Bill. Good to see you're not just drinking Manhattans. A while back I stole some ideas from Gumph's box lid engraving...
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Sweet Jesus!
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Dang we've just got a tremendous amount of artistic talent around here. Both in guns and all forms of handcrafted goods.
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Very nice Bill, it is always a pleasure to see your work.
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Bill,
Another stunningly beautiful piece of work! It is truly an inspiration. I hope I am 1/10th as good as you are when I grow up!
JMC
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Not to get too far off topic, having already commented on Bill's beautiful rifle, but Jim, that's one very fine looking piece.
I think I'd want to hang it on the wall rather use it for serving.
Jeff
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Bill your work is as away great.
You are blessed with a true talent
Thanks for sharing the photos
Jeff
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Eric, the high comb is typical. There is a significant cast off. I sort of worked this in, but if you shoulder it, the sights line up automatically. I shape first and inlet the butt plate last, which is contrary to what 99% of what is done. Which is true of about everything I do. The LAST thing I do is inlet the trigger guard. And so forth.
TOF- it's a conglomerate of Gumphs.
Jim, incredible tray. A whim or your wife?
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Bill. How Much?
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Seals get a discount.
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Seals get a discount.
Must be for one of the kids ;)
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Bill.
Your Gumph rifle is absolutely superb. The line are super sharp and totally correct. The whole gun has excellent definition. It is a magnificent example of traditional gun making. The engraving is incomparable. That style is a style that few can do to perfection. There are very few makers who can attain such fine quality. For what it’s worth in my opinion it is flawless.
Jerry Huddleston