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Offline wattlebuster

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A restocked southern turkey gun
« on: March 01, 2017, 11:09:46 PM »
Back in 2012 I made myself a brass mounted english style fowler with a 32 inch 12 ga oct to round Colerain barrel that has been jug choked by Danny Caywood. I used a Chambers round faced english lock an I stocked it with a precarve an all though the gun shot great turkey killing patterns and also done fine groups to about 60 yds with a 690 ball I was never happy with the looks as I made a ton of mistakes on it. Then came last spring when going down a steep hill I slipped an fell on the gun breaking it at the wrist. Take note that they are not designed to be fallen on by fat rednecks. This upset me but after the first cry I talked to Joe Schell an sent him the barrel an lock so he turned it into a southern iron mounted smooth rifle for me. He put it into a good piece of slab sawn maple an he forged all the parts an threw some age on it as I asked him too. He nailed the looks that I like an now all it need is a big mouthed longbeard at 25 yds an all will be well. Joe is a true gentleman to work with. He will keep you updated with progress of your build an send you pics along an it kinda makes you feel like your there. Kinda/sorta there.  Hope ya like it :)









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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2017, 12:29:59 AM »
I really like that. Very nicely done.
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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2017, 12:46:01 AM »
  Wattlebuster you have a fine gun there. Mighty fine indeed!!!   Oldtravler

Offline BOB HILL

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2017, 12:59:03 AM »
Fine looking gun. I know you're very proud of it. Thanks for sharing.....Bob
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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2017, 01:20:34 AM »
Fine looking smoothbore Allen. 

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2017, 03:37:02 AM »
Another great job by Joe!

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2017, 05:44:13 PM »
Wattlebuster, Congradulations on your fall!! Looks like Joe did you a fine job.   Nice Piece!!!

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2017, 03:19:31 AM »
Joe just keeps getting better with each build.
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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2017, 04:38:04 AM »
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!!

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2017, 05:13:44 AM »
The more I see of Joe's work, the more I like it. 8) Good luck this spring!

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2017, 10:15:21 PM »
Wattlebuster, I really like the looks of that gun! Your accident really worked out for the good. I hope you get a nice, fat gobbler with it this Spring.

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2017, 08:05:28 PM »
Very nice. Turkey season will be here real soon in Pa.  ;D
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Offline Frank Barker

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2017, 06:38:45 AM »
Beautiful gun there Allen. Now all you need is a nice beard hanging from the trigger guard.

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Re: A restocked southern turkey gun
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2017, 06:47:44 PM »
Beautiful!   

Not only does Joe do fine work, he's a pleasure to talk to!

I have three of his rifles and a couple knives, all  excellent!

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