Author Topic: BC not quite finished (Read 1773 times)

flehto · « **on:** August 03, 2019, 02:44:41 AM »

2 pics of my present and last build. Bbl and lock parts have to be browned and then the engraving. Am struggling to complete this LR because of very poor eyesight and so far have lucked out....although it takes a much longer time to complete each task. Comments welcome whether good or bad.....Fred

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2019, 03:00:05 AM »

It's good Fred. Can you see well enough to still do the engraving? I assume you have the optivisor warmed up!

flehto · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2019, 03:14:42 AM »

Thanks Mike. A friend of mine will do the engraving....he's a professional engraver and his name is Tim Adlam of Oshkosh, WI.....Fred

Joe Stein · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2019, 03:46:45 AM »

Fred, Your eyesight didn't let you down on this one. The carving is outstanding, both in design and execution. It's a beautiful rifle.
-Joe Stein

David Rase · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2019, 04:24:22 AM »

Very bold lines and carving. Looking forward to seeing the completed rifle.
David

Bob McBride · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2019, 04:34:14 AM »

You should be proud. Well done sir.

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2019, 05:51:21 AM »

.... I like what I see,... !!! ... show us that patch-box,....

Maalsral · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2019, 06:58:00 AM »

Fred, that looks really nice. I own one of Fred’s rifles. He does excellent work. Sorry to hear this is your last.

Curtis · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2019, 06:59:46 AM »

Looking good Fred, your patience and persistence have paid off. You'vr still got what it takes!

Curtis

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2019, 08:36:37 AM »

I love the warm finish and style of this rifle Fred. Very "handleable" if you know what I mean.

V nice work!

Rolf · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2019, 10:07:02 AM »

Beautiful rifle!! Alot of us With good eye sigth can't carve that well.

Best regards
Rolf

bama · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2019, 01:00:19 PM »

Great rifle Fred. I have always loved your style of carving. It is bold and not the norm but has its own warmth that seems to suit your style of rifle building. Whoever gets this rifle I am sure will be very pleased with it. I don't know that I will ever have the chance to meet you but I would like to say thank you for sharing your work. Beautiful rifle Sir.

Jim Parker

hawkeye · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2019, 01:30:17 PM »

looks superb to me , really nice gun .wish I had opportunity and skills to make something like this

flehto · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2019, 03:51:15 PM »

Thanks to all for the kind remarks. A pic of the Pbox was requested, so here's a few more......Fred

random coin flip

will payne · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2019, 03:53:54 PM »

WOW 😮 that is really impressive rifle!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2019, 04:31:03 PM »

Fred, That is a beauty as always! your work has been and will continue to be an inspiration!! Thanks for sharing this and giving so much on ALR!!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2019, 06:57:25 PM »

When I look at a rifle, the first thing I look for is the architecture. For my approval, as if that meant anything, the rifle must be shootable. Not all are. But this one has it nailed. The drop at the comb and heel are perfect, without being exaggerated. Fred your lock panel and off side are lovely. This is just a deluxe rifle. Very accomplished work.

Daryl · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2019, 07:36:09 PM »

Very nice Fred - well done.

flehto · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2019, 09:19:56 PM »

Thank you Taylor and others who commented. My 2nd attempt in 1978 at building a LR was a Lehigh and at that time I was just building personal , hunting muzzleloaders and that Lehigh turned out to be a very bad cheekslapper {completely useless} and to such an extent that I sold it as a wall hanger for next to nothing.

Lesson learned and luckily , nary a cheekslapper was built again.....Fred

Mick C · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:54:07 PM »

As with all of your rifles I have seen through photos (would love to see and hold one firsthand) that is exceptional work.

Blacksmoke · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:41:01 PM »

Fred: Keep going - you have nailed a nice Bucks Co. rifle! I esp. like your interpretation of the rear RR entry extension! I would like to pull the trigger on this on one! No need to pad your cheek here. Hugh Toenjes

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2019, 12:22:40 AM »

... Just, WOW,... !!! ... thanx for the x-tra pix,... that patchbox and release are great,.... a very fine rifle,.... regards,... CCF...

yip · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2019, 01:58:31 AM »

Fred; you do fantastic work, hope to see more of your work. love those B/Cs

BOB HILL · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2019, 03:29:03 PM »

Fred, that’s a beautiful rifle. I have enjoyed your work all the years I have been on this site. I think there is more fine work in you. Please don’t let this be the last. We have learned a lot from you and appreciate all the knowledge you’ve shared. Thanks.
Bob

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #24 on:** August 09, 2019, 05:14:29 PM »

Fred, regardless of whether you make another, or this is truly your last firearm, what you have given to our hobby/vocation is priceless.
I always enjoy looking at your work, and your comments regarding muzzleloaders are a good influence on me and other builders. I have learned many, many little "tricks of the trade" from looking at your work or reading your input.
A large "Thank you" for your contributions!

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