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n stephenson

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Latest Build
« on: April 13, 2018, 02:03:39 AM »
I recently finished this rifle. I guess it would fall into the" New School " Early rifle category . It has a .62 caliber ,  38 inch Colerain barrel , a modified Davis early Germanic lock and , modified  Davis triggers.  The guard is a Reaves  Gohring   casting. The carving is based on some from a rifle ,I like in Shumway`s  Jeager  book.  The butt plate is one I shaped from a TOTW casting. This rifle is headed to a young man in Texas! It is a gift from a very NICE  uncle!    Thanks for looking. Nate




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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2018, 02:05:41 AM »
Very Sharp..I like everything about it.
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2018, 02:07:58 AM »
Splendid Nate. Well executed.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2018, 02:37:29 AM »
Beautiful rifle, Nate. That is some fine work. I’m sure that’s going to be a proud young man. Thanks for for sharing.
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2018, 02:49:35 AM »
 ;) ;)... Great job, Nate ,.... really like the carving & finish,.... !!!

 

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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2018, 03:17:21 AM »
Excellent work Nate, love the carving and the engraving!  Really cool patchbox lid carving as well.

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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2018, 03:31:54 AM »
Nice work, Nate - he will/should be ecstatic!
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2018, 03:46:31 AM »
Now that’s a beautiful hog-thumper!  Gorgeous rifle, I’ll bet it handles like a dream!

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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2018, 03:57:05 AM »
Very nice carving and engraving.  The recipient should be pleased.

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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2018, 04:37:18 AM »
Beautiful!!
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2018, 06:41:42 AM »
Very nice carving! Sure that’ll bag a few animals down in Texas

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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2018, 06:44:15 AM »
Nothing not to like on this one....every feature contributes to a new but old looking jäger. To me the carving is expertly done in a Germanic way. You surely did capture the "flavor" of a jäger.......Fred

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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2018, 02:44:55 PM »
 Outstanding work.

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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2018, 04:06:21 PM »
I've been looking forward to seeing this one, and you really done an outstanding job! That is one beautiful rifle Nate.

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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2018, 04:23:53 PM »
Nice rifle Nathan...I really like these big ole guns!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2018, 04:35:18 PM »
Dog gone that's a neat rifle. I hope that "New School" catches on!
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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2018, 04:53:49 PM »
Nice job Nate, I like that style of rifle and you did a great job on the carving and the engraving. It has a nice old German look.
 **If you have Kindigs book look at #149, that's the rifle I thought about when I first saw this one. Again nice work.
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2018, 04:59:28 PM »
I like your work, Nathan, but think this is my favorite!  Keep mining that vein!  There’s more in there, I’m sure.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2018, 09:11:55 PM »
Great looking rifle Nate. Definitely an eye catcher and I am sure a good shooter. Your client will love it.
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2018, 10:55:29 PM »
Your finish work on and around the fine carving really accents it.  I really like this one.  Excellent sir.  God Bless,   Marc

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« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2018, 04:36:15 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the kind words ! Sorry for the picture quality!  This was my first attempt with my vinegar /iron stain. I did go over it with some LMF stain as well. Thanks for looking  , Nate

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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2018, 04:22:48 AM »
Nate, looks good. You did a nice job on it.

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Re: Latest Build
« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2018, 07:06:56 AM »
That's my kind of rifle.   ;)
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2018, 03:46:09 PM »
  Nate I will second all comments above ! Oldtravler

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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2018, 07:49:21 AM »
Outstanding work, really beautiful rifle.