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Offline J. Talbert

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Finally done!
« on: August 14, 2018, 03:32:14 AM »
Well after years on the waiting list and just over two years in the making I have MY first new gun since my original build in 1978.  I hope it shoots as well as my old reliable.  It definitely looks better.  ;D
Here's a few more pictures.  Including the before and after polished lock as requested.





















 
Thanks for looking.

Jeff
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2018, 04:33:30 AM »
Jeff,

That is really fine!  Can't wait to see it in person.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2018, 04:35:35 AM »
Super classy gun.  Keep it up!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2018, 05:30:45 AM »
Looks like a York. A great looking York. Nice clean workmanship. Great job. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2018, 05:35:13 AM »
Congratulations! Now go shoot somethin!
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2018, 07:56:15 AM »
Great looking rifle.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2018, 08:28:09 AM »
Thanks for posting, Jeff. Very nice work.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2018, 11:12:26 AM »
I like it ;D
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2018, 01:36:34 PM »
A fine Eister.  I hope the photos were of assistance.
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2018, 03:39:50 PM »
Jeff, your patience and hard work have really paid off!  That is a super looking rifle, and I think most any of us would be proud to have it in our collection.
If it shoots as good as it looks, you are going to have to build a new mantle to house all the ribbons and trophies.
Can you educate us on the finish?  Love the color!
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2018, 04:37:06 PM »
B E A U T I F U L ! Why did you wait so long for #2? Now enjoy it!
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2018, 05:03:44 PM »
I like it! Nice architecture, tight inlays and your carving is looking very good Jeff. Be proud!

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2018, 07:09:46 PM »
Really nice work.  I like how crisp and clean everything went together, and in spite of good coverage with carving, it is understated.
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2018, 07:17:11 PM »
Wonderful - Please do let us know how you finished the wood - Great color and a soft sheen...

Jon
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Offline Brian Jordan

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2018, 07:22:40 PM »
Very nice looking rifle!
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2018, 07:41:09 PM »
Sir, that is one beautiful rifle.  I love the patchbox.  Great work!!
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2018, 08:48:57 PM »
VERY nicely done - I'll also jump on the band wagon with the others ;) ;D 8). From what I can see there is nothing to criticize - GREAT JOB. 
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2018, 10:05:46 PM »
It's plain to see you took your time and executed everything very nicely.  She's a beauty.  Nice job.
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2018, 02:35:10 AM »
I like it VERY much.   Bob
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2018, 04:53:16 AM »
Thanks all.

The wood is stained with one coat of homemade aqua fortis, followed by a coat of LMF Nut Brown.

The finish is a base coat of Tried and True Varnish Oil applied liberally all over, allowed to soak in for 10 to 15 minutes, then excess removed with soft lint free cloth.
After that, it was followed by 5 or 6 six very thin coats applied with cotton rag stretched over my finger tip and rubbed in with a cloth or bare hand.

Hope that's helpful.

Jeff
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2018, 03:51:58 AM »
Nice! 


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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #21 on: August 16, 2018, 07:07:52 AM »
Jeff, your tenacity has paid off.  That's one nice rifle.

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2018, 11:54:40 PM »
This is your second gun? Coming out of nowhere with an expert look! Just gorgeous.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2018, 02:10:26 AM »
Not my second build.

This is the second gun made for myself.

Didn't mean to mislead anyone.  Approx 12th or 13th overall.

Jeff
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Re: Finally done!
« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2018, 03:31:02 AM »
Beautiful rifle! :D
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