Author Topic: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19  (Read 4729 times)

Offline Ky-Flinter

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Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« on: April 03, 2018, 01:57:29 AM »
I am posting this at the request of a friend and ALR member.

Here's a rifle by Mike Gahagan, recently finished for an ALR member.  The new owner will take delivery at the TN/KY Longrifle Show in Knoxville.  Enjoy.

Specifications
Barrel: oct/round .60 cal. by Rice barrel co. 40 inches long.
Lock: Chambers Dale Johnson built w/o bridle by L C Rice and further modified by Mike.
Hardware: buttplate and triggerguard castings from Larry Zornes (Mold and Gun Shop) rest made by Mike.
Stock: excellent piece of hard figured walnut from Nathan Cox at Harrison Gunstocks.

















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« Last Edit: April 03, 2018, 03:15:03 AM by Ky-Flinter »
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2018, 02:31:21 AM »
Great job on one of my favorite originals.  Wish Mike posted here too.
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2018, 04:22:26 AM »
I’ll bet old sqrldog is gonna like that one  8)
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2018, 04:38:49 AM »
I think he will.😊 Gonna be a fancy hog rifle. Be fun to kill one with it. The Tn/Ky show will be slow getting here now.

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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2018, 03:51:09 PM »
Congrats to Mike on a really nice rifle.  Congrats to Sqrldog on getting a really nice rifle . Congrats to Porky for getting shot with a really nice rifle. I bet those swivels aren't just for looks  ;)  .   NICE  Piece!!   Nate

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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2018, 04:50:07 AM »
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2018, 06:28:37 AM »
Really nice piec e from a great builder.

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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2018, 02:02:25 AM »
Super nice job, Mike

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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2018, 02:28:02 PM »
Excellent work. I really like it
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2018, 11:31:00 PM »
Beautiful; and I'm getting even more jealous.
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2018, 12:09:00 AM »
Mr. Gahagan did a superb job of building there.  Really like the figure engraving on the TG and BP.  Classy rifle!

Wonder if those hogs are just dying to get shot by that beautiful rifle?  LOL!
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Re: Mike Gahagan version of RCA 19
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2018, 03:09:42 PM »
I always like the early guns.  Mike did his usual flawless work of putting this together. Great piece and I especially like the walnut stock and the engraving.  I bet Mike had to hold his hand back to not "improve" it.
kind regards, heinz