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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Wheland on the blog...
« on: July 31, 2013, 07:16:48 PM »
Nice interpretation of a John Rupp, Mark.  He and Jacob Kuntz had a lot in common; so much so that I'm sure there was a close relationship between the two.  Their patchbox and engraving treatment is outstanding and yours is a great tribute.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Wheland on the blog...
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2013, 07:34:13 PM »
Very nice in all respects. Kuntz and Rupp must have like to carve that particular pattern behind the cheek as so many of their guns have it or a variation of it.

Offline rich pierce

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Re: Wheland on the blog...
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2013, 07:34:22 PM »
Beautifully done.  Can't see how it could be improved.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Wheland on the blog...
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2013, 07:56:56 PM »
I'm a fan of Mark's work, that''s a nice one.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Wheland on the blog...
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2013, 02:11:05 AM »
All Mark's work is top notch.  This is certainly no exception.

Great work!

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