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Title: a new Christian's Spring flinter .... more pictures added !!!
Post by: AMartin on July 04, 2008, 07:01:11 PM: Well she is almost finished ....... need to rust er up a bit and apply a bit more finish .... and take er to the CLA show for delivery !!

Enjoy

Allen
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Post by: Ken G on July 04, 2008, 07:11:24 PM: That is one beautiful gun! Thanks for posting the pics. I hope to see it in person before your customer picks it up.
That full range of color finish is what I could get my guns to look like.
Ken
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Post by: M Tornichio on July 04, 2008, 07:53:02 PM: very nice Allen. I hope to view it in person. Your rifles are amazing to hold. Thanks for sharing pictures.

Marc
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Post by: jim m on July 04, 2008, 07:57:47 PM: I stand in awe, truly the work of a master
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Post by: Knob Mountain on July 04, 2008, 08:44:01 PM: WONDERFULLY done as usual!!!!!!!!!!! Great piece of work.
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Post by: LRB on July 04, 2008, 09:21:08 PM: Beautiful!!!
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Post by: B Shipman on July 04, 2008, 09:34:59 PM: This is the one Don Getz was showing around at the KRA show. It's even better in person.
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Post by: Telgan on July 04, 2008, 09:55:28 PM: Awsome piece of work Alan. Love the patination. Hope to see it in person at the CLA. Thanks for puttin up the photos. Tom
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Post by: Robby on July 04, 2008, 09:57:18 PM: What's that the kids say these days, Oh yeah-"SWEEEEEET"
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Post by: smallpatch on July 04, 2008, 10:06:05 PM: @!*% you Allen, >:(

Now the rest of us woodbutchers :-[are going to have to wait another year before we feel safe enough to post anything of ours again. ;) :(

As usual my friend..... absolutely beautiful. 8)

Love the finish.... (lampblack??) (rustoleum)???

Again..... just stunning. Love the little angel under the patchbox lid.
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Post by: lew wetzel on July 04, 2008, 10:39:00 PM: spectacular finish.man that looks great...
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Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 05, 2008, 12:33:31 AM: I really like it Allen. From my perspective, you've nailed it! Would that I could see it in person! ...saved to appropriate file...
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Post by: TPH on July 05, 2008, 12:57:53 AM: That little angel covered by the patchbox lid is a brilliant touch. Very nice work!
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Post by: C Wallingford on July 05, 2008, 02:14:35 AM: Alan, that is super. The wood finish is right up my alley. Great job.
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Post by: Roger Fisher on July 05, 2008, 02:41:44 AM: These young artists just tick me off!

Some guys are just naturals and really put us in our place! :'(
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Post by: Ed Wenger on July 05, 2008, 04:02:53 AM: Alan, that's a beautiful rifle... Carving, color, finish... I love that style of rifle and as always, superb craftsmanship! Thanks for posting the pics and look forward to talking with you at Dixon's.
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Post by: ironwolf on July 05, 2008, 08:24:28 AM: She's lookin' good Al. Just gotta love those early guns.
Levin
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Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 05, 2008, 04:20:12 PM: Whoever the owner is....chain him to your table at CLA til we can get there to see the gun in person. It is classic!!
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Post by: Brian on July 05, 2008, 04:52:47 PM: Must be nice to have talent!! ;D

Beautiful Allen! I envy all you guys who will actually get to see it up close in the flesh.
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Post by: Osprey on July 05, 2008, 05:08:01 PM: Gorgeous. I've been told envy is a sin, looks like I'm goin' to $#*! when I die!
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Post by: Mike Brooks on July 05, 2008, 06:06:07 PM: STUNNING!
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Post by: J.D. on July 05, 2008, 08:43:58 PM: Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 05, 2008, 06:06:07 PM
STUNNING!

You betcha. After seeing this, I ain't posting any photos of anything I build. Y'all would fall over laughing at my efforts compared to this.
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Post by: Daryl on July 06, 2008, 02:48:07 AM: Alen- looks perfectly finished to me. Let the owner use it and put the patina on it him or herself. I for one, do not like the pre-antiqued rifles. I believe the rifle should earn it's marks, scars and tattoos.
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Post by: Karl Kunkel on July 06, 2008, 04:01:22 AM: Beautious, really like the stock. Both the stain color and finish treatment.
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Post by: Larry Luck on July 06, 2008, 04:09:09 AM: Allen,
Please post more photos of the tang, wrist, and cheekside carving. What I see is great and I'd like to see more.
Thanks for posting this rifle.
Larry Luck
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Post by: C. ALTLAND on July 06, 2008, 05:17:40 AM: Allen, you really did a fine job on that rifle! Can't wait to see the completed rifle. Will be seeing you soon, as Dixon's is so close.
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Post by: Jim Kibler on July 06, 2008, 08:27:44 AM: Allen,

Really enjoyed looking at the rifle and visiting with you this past weekend. Sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Jim
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Post by: Ian Pratt on July 06, 2008, 05:45:38 PM: @!*%
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Post by: brobb on July 06, 2008, 08:09:03 PM: WOW! Thank you for letting me see it.
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Post by: Tim Crosby on July 06, 2008, 10:47:52 PM: WOW! Is Right! More like holy WOW!

Tim C.

PS: I'm with Larry, more pics. Thanks, TC
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Post by: Stophel on July 06, 2008, 11:26:41 PM: Show off.

Actually, having seen Mr. Martin's work in person, I can say that not only do his guns look good, they feel good too. He does outstanding work, to say the least.
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Post by: mountainman on July 06, 2008, 11:38:21 PM: Allen,
Wow, That is the most awesome piece of artwork. It nearly made me faint,,,,,. I don't know what' going to happen if I see it in person! I love the patina, very very Beautifull! :)
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Post by: t.caster on July 07, 2008, 07:45:16 PM: OUTSTANDING! You are at the TOP of your game! Setting the bar higher and higher!
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Post by: alex e. on July 08, 2008, 02:12:00 AM: FIRST RATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alex like.........
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Post by: Tom Cooper on July 08, 2008, 04:55:38 AM: I like it.

Read my small print
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Post by: Eric Fleisher on July 08, 2008, 05:11:52 AM: Awesome rifle! Great work, as usual Allen.
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Post by: medbill on July 08, 2008, 05:55:56 AM: While looking at that rifle I swear I thought I heard angels singing....outstanding work!
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Post by: gpowell on July 09, 2008, 05:52:07 AM: I really like what you did with the patchbox. Great work!
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Post by: rich pierce on July 09, 2008, 05:19:58 PM: Is the lock a modified Chambers Germanic?
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Post by: Acer Saccharum on July 09, 2008, 07:04:41 PM: A Martin, that's one nice lookin' dirty ol' gun. Very, very nice.

Who does your carving for you? Or do you buy the stocks like that?

Tom
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Post by: AMartin on July 11, 2008, 01:18:00 AM: Holy cats !! I never would have thought this dang rifle has brought this much feedback ...... I thank all who responded and I won't answer all the questions now but I'll give a small description of the rifle and go from there !!

The rifle is based off of a few original Christian's Spring area guns with a little Al Martin kicked in ...... Acer I bought the carving at our local Town Tavern in Lewisburg ....... they were running a special !!

Getz barrel , 44-1/4" long heavy swamp in a .60 caliber ...
New Davis Colonial lock refiled a bit .....
Kick ass wood
Mark Wheland's & I , new brass castings .... hope to have available soon .... handmade small parts etc. etc.

The rifle is now in it's final stage and will be at the gunmakers fair & CLA show ....

Here are a few more pictures ....... thanks again for all the positive feedback ........ !!

God Bless !!

Allen M
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Post by: mountainman on July 11, 2008, 02:11:47 AM: Wow!!!!! I'm almost did pass out that time. very very BEAUTIFUL. You are a very good artist! Those extra pictures were a thrill to see. I'm wondering what this cast brass is that you are going to have available? 8)
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Post by: J Shingler on July 11, 2008, 04:47:54 AM: Well Done Allen, Well Done. Can not wait to see it in person.
Jeff
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Post by: TENdriver on July 12, 2008, 02:08:48 AM: Thanks for posting the additional pictures. It's a treat to see such nice work.
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Post by: Tom Currie on July 12, 2008, 02:10:50 AM: Love the finish on the wood especially the contrast between the " worn" areas and the dark areas. Beautiful !!!
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Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 12, 2008, 06:44:28 PM: Quote from: AMartin on July 11, 2008, 01:18:00 AM

The rifle is based off of a few original Christian's Spring area guns with a little Al Martin kicked in ......
Getz barrel , 44-1/4" long heavy swamp in a .60 caliber ...
New Davis Colonial lock refiled a bit .....
Kick ass wood
Mark Wheland's & I , new brass castings .... hope to have available soon .... handmade small parts etc. etc.

The rifle is now in it's final stage and will be at the gunmakers fair & CLA show ....

thanks again for all the positive feedback ........ !!

God Bless !!

Allen M

Allen, I will look forward to seeing it at CLA. ..... How much does it weigh??

I have a beautiful Black Walnut blank and a .58 cal Griffin Octagon to round 44" barrel that needs to become a rfle...Early Christian Springs has been suggested and I love the look of yours.... I would love to get your thoughts oon the idea.
Thanks for all the pictures... you call us all highter!