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Title: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 02, 2018, 02:57:04 PM
Hi All! I will try to build a Gillespie Rifle .  Barrel 45" long slight swamped cal 50 from Charles Burton and rifled on my Iowa rifling bench. Stock from Blackthorn, L&R Durs Egg Lock, set trigger from davis? BC and TG from Dennis Glazener and his Nice book :)
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Terry Reynolds on November 02, 2018, 03:20:29 PM
Looking forward to watching this build. Runar thanks and keep us posted.

Terry
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: KC on November 02, 2018, 06:20:24 PM
I second that, looking forward to this build. I always enjoy your builds and always learn a lot about how to improvise. This will be good, no doubt.
K.C.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Daryl on November 02, 2018, 06:39:01 PM
Nice parts. I've got a couple of those Durr's Egg locks - work well for me. One needed the frizzen re-hardened and tempered - no it's an incredible sparker.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on November 02, 2018, 08:43:17 PM
The very first Gillespie that I built I used a Durs Egg lock. Rounded the tail to make it look more like later Goulcher locks but it probably would have looked better if I had left it as it came. That was a good lock far better than the other L & R locks that I have used since then. Made the stock out of Black Maple, which I had never hear of until Fred Miller sold me that piece. Good hard piece of Maple.
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: ScottH on November 02, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
runastav,
What are you going to use for stock wood? I have not heard of Blackthorn except for use in make Swiss black powder?
Thanks!
Looking forward to the progress pictures and story!  ;D
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: dstock on November 02, 2018, 11:14:07 PM
Runastav,
After seeing the work you did on your previous projects, I am looking forward to see your skills applied to a SMR.
Keep us posted please.

God Bless
Doug
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on November 03, 2018, 02:01:27 AM
Runar, you always do such nice, precise work, and I am anxious to follow your progress.
Keep those pictures and words coming!
Did you find a strong sub-teenager to pull the rifling apparatus?
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 04, 2018, 03:04:59 PM
Hi All and thank you! ScottH, sorry my bad English the Wood is European ALDER ;) Craig Wilcox, yes my youngest teenager son Martin well hes 31. So the Stock is out of the plank, and the barrelinlet is started. I use cheap patent ties? as a guide work vell for me this Wood is wery loose in fibers.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on November 04, 2018, 04:08:34 PM
Hei Runar - good idea with your "patent ties", it would seem to be great as you can slightly force it in or out to accommodate a swamped barrel.  Probably easier with that wide plank that you have.  Do you drill the screw holes so as to not crack the wood?
You've made a good start!  Be sure to thank Martin, maybe give him a cup of coffee as a reward.
Hmmmm.  Me learning Norwegian while in my 70's!
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 06, 2018, 01:19:02 PM
Hi All! Craig Wilcox, no I dont drill first the screws is very thin/small. You Learning Norwegian nice :)
The looong barrel is now inletted
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 09, 2018, 02:27:54 PM
Hi All! The ramrod hole finish success ;)The only time so far the drill came out under was when drilling a hole in my halvf Stock Gemmer Shilo Sharps >:(
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Marcruger on November 09, 2018, 09:48:34 PM
I always love your threads Runar.  Thank you so much for sharing with us.  You are fearless!   :-)  God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 12, 2018, 03:35:33 PM
Hi all! and thank you Marcruger! Underlugs made from 1mm flat steel and all 3 in Place on barrel ;)
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 14, 2018, 07:52:55 PM
Hi Guys! So its the breach plug, I stik weld a flatsteel to the plug Charles Burton has made for the barrel and make it into a lollipop ;)
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Elnathan on November 15, 2018, 03:20:15 AM
Nice. Is that a hardened screw that the file won't bite into?

The Gillespie shop was located about ten or fifteen miles from where I live now, so Gillespie rifles are extra interesting.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: longcruise on November 15, 2018, 03:35:46 AM
A lot to be learned from this project.  Thanks for taking the time to do it.

Why is there grass growing in your shop?  :)
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on November 15, 2018, 06:15:58 AM
Quote from: Elnathan on November 15, 2018, 03:20:15 AM
Nice. Is that a hardened screw that the file won't bite into?

The Gillespie shop was located about ten or fifteen miles from where I live now, so Gillespie rifles are extra interesting.

Which shop Elnathan? Mills River or East Fork?
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Elnathan on November 15, 2018, 05:03:26 PM
Mill's River, Dennis. I live in Fletcher, about four miles south of the airport.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 16, 2018, 02:39:47 PM
Hi all! And thank you guys!Elnathan, the filing boss? is turned for just this lollipop and its NOT hardened no good for the files :-[Longcrusier, what grass hehe ;)Why is there grass growing in your shop?
So the tang inlett in Stock.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on November 16, 2018, 04:07:59 PM
Quote from: Elnathan on November 15, 2018, 05:03:26 PM
Mill's River, Dennis. I live in Fletcher, about four miles south of the airport.

Mathew and his wife are buried in the Sitton/Gillespie cemetery that overlooks where his shop was right beside his father-in-law, Philip Sitton's iron works. Several other Gillespie gun makers are buried there, Harvey and his first cousin/brother-in-law John Harvey Gillespie and maybe another one, can't remember.

Old man John's gun mill was over near East Fork Baptist Church he and son William are buried in the family cemetery overlooking the East Fork River.

Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Marcruger on November 16, 2018, 08:51:01 PM
Really enjoying the thread.  You make that doll's head tang inlet look easy.  I know better.  Fine work as usual. 
BTW, I have been to Fletcher many times on highway work. 

Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Nordnecker on November 17, 2018, 03:31:32 PM
I like your "filing boss". I always enjoy your build threads.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 18, 2018, 01:48:43 PM
Hi All! And thank you guys! Starting inlett the L&R Durs Egg flintlock.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on November 18, 2018, 04:37:42 PM
Runar, it looks to me like you are just having way too much fun!

Nice inlet, partner. You are moving right along on that rifle!
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 20, 2018, 12:59:09 PM
Hi all! And Craig Wilcox yes I do ;) Lock inletted, With one Lock screw like Dennis say. And I must thank Dennis for all information so far in my trying to build this Gillespie rifle as correct as possible!

Runar


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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 21, 2018, 07:31:01 PM
Hi Guys! So its the set trigger, beginn With the triggerplate the EASY way ;)You see the trigger holes is of senter from the lock plate why I think Dennis must explane  :)
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 23, 2018, 01:08:53 PM
Hi All! Dennis think the triggers are filed from flat thick iron not forged. We found a errol/missing part on the originaltriggers I try to copy Sharp-sighted will see it ;) Make the triggers from 6mm plate.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on November 23, 2018, 03:44:19 PM
Coming along nicely indeed!  And I see you penciled in the missing screw.
Yesterday was our "Thanksgiving Day", which dates back to the 17th century.  Do you have such a day in Norway?  It is giving thanks for all the good things in our life, and traditionally we bake a turkey.  We had about 30-35 people at my daughter's house, lots of grand children and great grand children for me to play around with.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 23, 2018, 05:57:42 PM
Hi all, and thank you Craig Wilcox! No we dont have this day here in Norway, but we have taken after you the Black Friday today! The wife been out all day shopping phhuuu. Yes you right missing setscrew, but one more impoten part is the missing bit on the front trigger for just this screw ;)So I have to make a new front trigger when we discover it.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on November 23, 2018, 08:52:41 PM
Now Runar, you know how much you love to tinker with things like this set trigger system.  So you get to have a wee bit more fun making another trigger.  If you hated doing the work, you would have stuck in a Davis trigger already made!

I do get a kick out of seeing you "cut" the piece out with your 1/16" drill bit.  If you are a bit ham-handed (clumsy) like me, you must buy them by the dozen!

Be good, and perhaps Sinter Klaus will come visit!!
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on November 28, 2018, 01:14:14 PM
Hi Guys! and thank you Craig Wilcox! Lotts of filing on that triggers, I use a broken RB mainspring for the master spring and cut from a clock spring (Thank you Norleif) for the front trigger.Folks, when inlett how long from the sear will you have the front trigger on this set trigger?
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 03, 2018, 01:28:04 PM
Hi All! Trigger inlet and it Works perfect ;)Sear between the triggers.
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Greg Pennell on December 03, 2018, 04:05:18 PM
Beautiful work on those triggers, they capture the Gillespie look perfectly! I regret not building mine from scratch.

Greg
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 07, 2018, 07:31:50 PM
Hi all! And thank you Greg! Triggergard in Place 2 Wood screws , very litle Place for triggerfinger
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Marcruger on December 08, 2018, 01:21:51 AM
Hi Runar,

<<<very litle Place for triggerfinger
Runar>>>

I was told by an oldtimer that the front trigger was pressed on the side of the trigger with the tip of the finger to release it.  I am guessing that this actually meant sideways and rearward pressure with the finger tip (45 degree angle pressure?).  With that motion, you wouldn't need much room in the trigger guard.  I don't press the trigger that way, but I do release the front trigger with just the tip of my index finger. Not much pressure is needed. 
Great job on the triggers!   God Bless, and best wishes,   Marc
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on December 08, 2018, 07:39:01 AM
Runar,
Sorry I misunderstood your question about finger room. Marcruger is correct about the front trigger. Its my understanding that these rifles were made that way to keep a person from jerking the front trigger. The are meant to be fired by the side of the index finger. I have seen them where you could not physically get you finger through the guard due to closeness of the front trigger to the trigger guard bow. Try firing it with the side of your index finger tip.
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Daryl on December 08, 2018, 10:17:10 PM
Interesting, Dennis. That is how I operate the set trigger on my .36 cal. rat rifle.
 It is so finely set, one must be VERY careful.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 12, 2018, 01:08:41 PM
Hi and thank you guys! Butt plate , LOP 13-1/2"   drop heel 3-5/8" Yes I know I take a shortcut ;)
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 14, 2018, 02:52:59 PM
Hi Guys! I rough shape the Stock after photos, is there anything I must change to get it more Gillespie style?
Runar

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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on December 14, 2018, 04:27:16 PM
Runar,
Looks like you have done a fine job on this rifle. The drawing you used was made from  an original rifle by Harvey Gillespie Harvey used grease holes on some rifles and not on others so you might consider adding an oval grease hole. One thing we did not discuss is the unique stamps most of the Gillespies used in their barrels. If interested in these let me know and I will send photos.
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on December 14, 2018, 04:29:27 PM
Oops, forgot to ask if you wish to use a side plate or washer.
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 14, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
Thank you Dennis! Yes, please send me innformation  about oval grease hole, stamps, sideplate and we take the forestock at last.Was the ramrodpipes pinned or bent innside under the barrel? A german wheellock rifle I made  years ago from a original they are bent inside ;)
Runar
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on December 14, 2018, 11:26:46 PM
Coming along nicely, Runar.  I was surprised that you wrote the heel drop in inches, instead of millimeters!  88.9 mm, I think!
Really liking your attention to detail - and Dennis is a great advisor for you.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Dennis Glazener on December 15, 2018, 02:52:07 AM
Quote from: runastav on December 14, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
Thank you Dennis! Yes, please send me innformation  about oval grease hole, stamps, sideplate and we take the forestock at last.Was the ramrodpipes pinned or bent innside under the barrel? A german wheellock rifle I made  years ago from a original they are bent inside ;)
Runar
Runar,
Will get the photos to you tomorrow, the pipes were pinned.
Dennis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Curtis on December 15, 2018, 08:12:37 AM
The rifle is looking great, Runar! Nice job on the triggers also.

Curtis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 17, 2018, 03:17:29 PM
Hi All! And thank you folks!Craig Wilcoks, all books and etc I have is in English see the yeardstick laying on my nice cleane bench it have both inches and mm ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 19, 2018, 04:32:27 PM
Hi All! Oval grease hole
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: dogcreek on December 19, 2018, 09:13:45 PM
Great build and great pictures, Runar!
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 21, 2018, 02:00:49 PM
Hi all! and thank you dogcreek! Half moon sideplate ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 26, 2018, 10:57:53 AM
Hi All!2 Ramrod pipe 1-1/2"long, why not make them from a pipe from a old lamp ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on December 29, 2018, 06:25:27 PM
Hi Guys! Forestock is now round shape, I cut a bit from a corner profile list work grait With abrasive paper for the round forestock shape ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Marcruger on December 31, 2018, 12:45:57 AM
Looking great Runar.  I cannot wait to see the final rifle.  Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 03, 2019, 07:37:23 PM
Hi all! and thank you Marcruger! Nosecap in progress made of 1mm mild steel 2 part silversolder
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Curtis on January 04, 2019, 07:49:07 AM
Good find on the sanding block, Runar!  Looks like a real time saver.  The rifle is coming along very nicely.

Curtis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 05, 2019, 11:17:13 AM
Hi guys, and thank you Curtis! Nosecap done, copper rivet and a litle glue ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 08, 2019, 12:26:15 PM
Hi all! Rear sight made, hopfully its loock like a Gillespie!
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on January 09, 2019, 05:43:25 AM
You are really doing a first-class job on that rifle.  Maybe you emigrate here like the German gunsmiths in the 17th and 18th centuries?
And our state of Minnesota has a LOT of Scandinavian people - Ollie and Sven jokes are always popping up.  Nice and cold, lots of snow there.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 10, 2019, 12:49:42 PM
Hi all! Thank you Craig Wilcox! Emigrate me? no I must see the North Sea Horizon every day ;) So the front sight is made.
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: BOB HILL on January 10, 2019, 03:33:50 PM
I sure do enjoy following your progres, sir. Another fine one for sure. Thanks for keeping us in on it.
Bob
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 11, 2019, 01:10:06 PM
Hi all, and thank you Bob Hill! Okei, the rifle is now in the white.  :)Thank you Dennis for all help when building this rifle!
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 11, 2019, 08:13:00 PM
A litle muzzle decoration, I use a old letter stamp ;)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Daryl on January 11, 2019, 09:56:52 PM
Nice, easy loading crown, too.
Well done, Runastav, well done indeed.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Jim Kibler on January 11, 2019, 10:46:52 PM
This style of rifle fits your approach and working style beautifully.  Real nice job!

Jim
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Craig Wilcox on January 12, 2019, 01:00:06 AM
That is going to be a beautiful, well-made rifle - I congratulate you on a job well done!
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Angus on January 15, 2019, 03:53:19 AM
Runar,

Jeg vet ikke om du er en geni eller rett og slett gal, men jeg liker det! Super arbeidet igjen.

Stay warm and dry through the winter,
Angus
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Pennsylvania Dutchman on January 15, 2019, 04:13:35 AM
Very Nice! Well Done!
Mark
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 17, 2019, 10:12:10 PM
Hi all! And thank you all! Angus, haha sikkert ein kombinasjon ;) Ok, I hate polishing but here is a Nice tips I learned from a old tool maker. Take a old butter knife and file a litle tip on the end for fasten the sandpaper see photo.Dont steal the silverknife the wife will see it >:(
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Curtis on January 18, 2019, 07:29:04 AM
Great tip with  the butte rknife Runar!  :)

Curtis
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 23, 2019, 06:25:10 PM
Hi Guys! And thank you Curtis! The Gillespie is done, finish produkt in photo. 3 American produkt thank you America ;) Photo show the Gillespie together With my 2 earlyer longrifle build made after Gunmaster Steve Bookout longrifle model :)
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Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: iloco on January 23, 2019, 06:33:42 PM
I like it a lot.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: BOB HILL on January 24, 2019, 03:26:44 PM
You've done another great job, Runar. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.
Bob
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Greg Pennell on January 24, 2019, 04:56:03 PM
Runar, that looks great!  Congrats! Be sure and post photos when you shoot it.

Greg
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: gusd on January 24, 2019, 05:38:31 PM
Runar, I really enjoy watching your progress step by step!
The finished Rifles are beautiful. Many of us on this forum are amazed at your
creativity.
Gus :)
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: B.Barker on January 24, 2019, 05:45:25 PM
Nice job on the Gillespie rifle. What kind of barrel did you use?
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: Richard on January 24, 2019, 06:14:23 PM
Runar, its looks great, very well done. Your metal work, especially the trigger fabrication has inspired me to attempt such things.

Richard
Title: Re: Building a Gillespie Rifle cal 50
Post by: runastav on January 25, 2019, 07:19:34 PM
Hi Guys! And thank you wery much everyone. B.Barker, it is a Charles Burton made cal 50 smoothbore 45" long and light swamped, and we rifled it on my Iowa rifling bench ;)

Runar