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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« on: July 12, 2016, 08:29:55 PM »
Check out Eric Von Aschwege's Stophel Long rifle in yesterday's blogspot...excellent work Eric!!
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2016, 10:19:55 PM »
Beautiful. Very nice work!
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2016, 11:25:11 PM »
Sleek and slender, thats one great looking rifle.

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2016, 11:26:25 PM »
Very sharp ;D
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2016, 12:14:03 AM »
 What talent.

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2016, 12:43:09 AM »
Great work , Eric. Nice and slim

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2016, 12:59:30 AM »
Absolutely beautiful. ..always look forward to seeing Eric's builds, love the detailed photos on his website as well.

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2016, 02:07:04 AM »

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2016, 02:45:34 AM »
Yep, nice gun from a very talented young builder.
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2016, 02:56:51 AM »
Eric has more natural talent in one little finger than I cold ever dream of.
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2016, 02:58:44 AM »
Eric you sure build a pretty rifle

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2016, 04:01:08 AM »
Yuup! You just keep do'in what you're do'in!!!
 
Gorgeous work!!!

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2016, 04:36:48 AM »
Very fine,but l Der. An one incredible rifle Erick. Well done.

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2016, 05:55:12 AM »
Sweet little gem!

Very nice work Eric

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2016, 03:14:30 AM »
Thanks Guys for the kind words!  This rifle is nicknamed "Slowpoke" because it took about twice as long to complete as I had originally anticipated.  She was built in the evenings after my regular 9-5 work at the Colonial Williamsburg gunshop.  I have one or two more commissions to finish after this one, and then I've got a bunch of projects that I want to make!  I'll have a table at Dixon's again this year with blueprints for sale, and will be roaming around the CLA show in August.  This rifle and one other of mine will be on Bill Ruggie's table at the CLA.  Hope to see many of you there! 
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2016, 06:02:03 AM »
Eric,
Fantastic looking rifle! You are a true artesian. Have not emailed with you for a while but congratulations on your position at Colonial Williamsburg and I know you are going to be great there. I'm sure George appreciates all you have to offer the shop. Look forward to seeing your work as you complete it. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Good luck.
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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2016, 06:13:26 PM »
Beautiful work, lovely. .

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Re: Eric Von Aschwege's rifle
« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2016, 02:31:57 AM »
Nice work as always! Keep it up. I enjoy seeing nice work.
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