Author Topic: Southern Rifle - Finished! (pics) (Read 20782 times)

eagle24 · « **on:** September 30, 2009, 03:38:07 AM »

Many thanks to everyone on the forum for putting up with my questions and offering advice during my first build. I've never met a more helpfull or knowledgeable group. Also, thanks to those of you I have met at the last two CLA shows and those who were gracious enough to send me some very helpfull pictures and offer advice over the phone. I have a long way to go as a gun builder, but it would be much longer without the ALR.

50 cal. Rice B-profile swamped barrel, Chambers Late Ketland Lock, maple stock stained with homebrew aqua fortis and finished with Chambers Traditional Oil, the metal was finished with about everything the government hasn't taken off the market and salt water.

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:42:11 AM »

Th-th-that's your FIRST?

Oh, man, I'd better start over! Hahahaha!

Congratulations, G! That is fantastic! You should be darn proud of yourself!

Tom

roundball · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:49:39 AM »

Slim & Trim...long, sleet lines...very nice!

I also like the backdrop for your photos...a subtle statement of times past.

MikeC · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:50:48 AM »

Very nice...Where did you get the idea for the copper wear plate?

eagle24 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:18:10 AM »

Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. BTW, I took your advice and spent about 2 more hours getting rid of the flat in front of the trigger guard and rounding the stock underneath the lock panels. Thanks! I think it would have been an eye sore after she was finished if I had left it.

Mike,
The copper wear plate.........let me see how I can put that?

Damage Control. Screwed up trying something a little unusual for an entry thimble. I had a steel wear plate made and found out when I tried to finish it that it wouldn't take a finish like I wanted. I would have rather had a more traditional entry thimble and will next time. I just couldn't figure out how to put wood back on this one.

J.E.Helm · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:20:21 AM »

outstanding, nicely done. first build! who would have known?
Jeff

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:25:07 AM »

After seeing your rifle Greg I don't think I will be showing mine when I get it finished. Great job!

smshea · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:32:14 AM »

I know almost nothing about those southern guns but I know I like that! Beautiful!!!! Be very Proud.

eagle24 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2009, 04:45:07 AM »

Quote from: Eric Krewson on September 30, 2009, 04:25:07 AM

After seeing your rifle Greg I don't think I will be showing mine when I get it finished. Great job!

Ha! I know better than that. I've seen too many beautiful longbows you've made to believe your rifle will be anything short of fantastic. I talked to Glenda at the HH shoot and asked about you. You were on the range when I wasn't. Hate we missed chatting.

Ken G · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2009, 05:09:52 AM »

Stunning! That is one attractive rifle and you did a great job capturing the beauty and simplicity of a true TN rifle. Well done.
Ken

sparkchaser · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2009, 05:19:50 AM »

Very nice! I like the stock color.

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2009, 05:21:37 AM »

Oh!! She is sweet!!! That is one beautiful slender gun!! An inspiration G!!!!!

40Haines · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2009, 06:39:54 AM »

Nice work my friend.

smart dog · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2009, 06:54:02 AM »

Beautiful Greg! Your finish is superb and the styling is yummy. I think the copper plate is a fabulous bit of soul.

dave

smart dog · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2009, 06:55:43 AM »

Greg,
I forgot to mention that your lock panels are as close to perfect as any I have seen. If anyone wants to see how to shape the lock area correctly, they need look no further than your rifle.

dave

B Shipman · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:20:49 AM »

I'd enjoy seeing more people post picts of there work. Great job.

Madcaster · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:46:42 AM »

NICE!

rsells · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2009, 08:42:50 AM »

Good looking mountain rifle. Close to my heart. Keep up the good work.
Roger Sells

J. Talbert · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2009, 10:08:06 AM »

Marvelous first build!

Jeff

C Wallingford · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:01:48 PM »

Greg--
That is a beauty! You should be real proud of yourself.

James Rogers · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:11:10 PM »

Very nice work!

Buffler Razz · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:28:16 PM »

Beautiful work. Not only have you presented a fine work of art, you took the time to stage your photos to enhance the presentation. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

Longshot · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:33:03 PM »

The hand and the eye have come together. Supremo!

Birddog6 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:20:55 PM »

Greg,

OUTSTANDING job.......... man, I am so impressed......... That was WELL worth the wait !!

Keith

TPH · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2009, 03:22:06 PM »

Beautiful work on the lock panels and I LIKE the copper plate.

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Author Topic: Southern Rifle - Finished! (pics) (Read 20782 times)

eagle24

roundball

MikeC

eagle24

J.E.Helm

eagle24

sparkchaser

40Haines

Madcaster

Buffler Razz

Birddog6