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Offline B Shipman

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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #25 on: October 22, 2013, 07:47:04 PM »
Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, the rifle is for a Seal.
The finish is Permalyn rubbed back with rottenstone.
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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2013, 04:21:01 AM »
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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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #27 on: October 23, 2013, 04:52:05 AM »
Sweet Jesus!

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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #28 on: October 23, 2013, 08:44:35 AM »
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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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #29 on: October 23, 2013, 06:54:47 PM »
Very nice Bill, it is always a pleasure to see your work.
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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #30 on: October 23, 2013, 08:50:54 PM »
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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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #31 on: October 23, 2013, 09:50:02 PM »
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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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #32 on: October 23, 2013, 11:20:17 PM »
Bill your work is as away great.
You are blessed with a true talent

Thanks for sharing the photos
Jeff

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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #33 on: October 24, 2013, 06:48:12 AM »
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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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #34 on: October 25, 2013, 06:03:57 AM »
 Bill. How Much?
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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2013, 07:17:45 AM »
Seals get a discount.

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« Reply #36 on: October 28, 2013, 10:24:06 PM »
Seals get a discount.

Must be for one of the kids  ;)

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Re: A Gumph rifle
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2013, 02:21:00 AM »
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.
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