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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #50 on: May 09, 2019, 12:49:29 AM »
Quote from: Dickh on May 08, 2019, 11:02:40 PM
        How many Lion and Lamb rifles are known?

        James Johnston in his book Accouterments shows one that was found in England along with
a 1776 Pennsylvania frock coat.Sometime in its life a bayonet was added.

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That is the only one I know of. There may be others that have lions and lambs both in decoration but the one you are referring to is the only one I know of that is always commonly referred to as 'The Lion and Lamb" rifle. I personally don't believe the Lamb is a Lamb anyway....just thought I'd throw that out there... ;)
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #51 on: May 09, 2019, 02:50:03 AM »
I actually got to see the Lion & Lamb in the museum of the American Revolution in Phila. last Sept....  Pretty cool as there was the L&L and not far away in another display was one of Christian Oerter's 1774 rifles, looked like it just came from his shop.  Oh, and by the way - I'm really liking your Lion & Lamb rendition Mike, looking forward to seeing the finished piece.   
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #52 on: May 09, 2019, 03:32:38 PM »
It's getting closer. Got the box all sorted out and it actually works! Put on the tannic acid and ferric nitrate then scrubbed in the first coat of finish with a purple scrubby pad. Pretty spectacular piece of wood. Have to draw file the barrel and polish some misc brass parts now. 'Bout got 'er licked now!
Lion looks pretty cool....ROAR! ;D
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #53 on: May 09, 2019, 07:49:27 PM »
Bring it on.Can't wait.
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #54 on: May 09, 2019, 09:16:58 PM »
I can’t wait either.  That’s one of the neatest longrifles out there.  The figures seem to grow on me more and more.  They never really grabbed  my attention until reading some about this rifle.  Whoever grabs that one up is going to have a prize. 
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #55 on: May 11, 2019, 04:18:30 PM »
Mike you are doing a great job on this rifle and whoever your client is will be a lucky man. Job well done sir.
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Offline Mick C

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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #56 on: May 14, 2019, 11:34:09 PM »
Amazing!   Can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #57 on: May 17, 2019, 03:09:18 PM »
This thread has been quiet too long. Come on Brooks, show us something.
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #58 on: May 17, 2019, 03:44:15 PM »
I second Wayne's motion.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #59 on: May 17, 2019, 04:11:13 PM »
Been busy making rust! ;)
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Re: Found out how long forever is Couple more pics of finished tang carving
« Reply #60 on: May 17, 2019, 04:25:23 PM »
Quit teasing us! Don't make us issue you a subpoena!
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