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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Bear62 on July 11, 2014, 11:06:27 PM

Title: Dad's rifle
Post by: Bear62 on July 11, 2014, 11:06:27 PM

I built this rifle for my father to say "thank you" for all he's given me and helping me to become the man I am today. I just thought I'd share it with you guys here, hope you all enjoy.
 Chris Miller
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Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Acer Saccharum on July 11, 2014, 11:09:10 PM

Bear, you'd better tell your dad ahead of time to tie his socks on good and tight. This gift of art and love is going to bowl him over, blow his socks right off. Beautiful.

I got all choked up reading your words. Thanks for sharing.

Tom

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Cobweb on July 11, 2014, 11:46:55 PM

That's one lucky dad right there!!
Beautiful rifle!

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: WKevinD on July 12, 2014, 12:11:50 AM

Quote

I got all choked up reading your words. Thanks for sharing.
Tom

 Yup me to. Great gift of love.
Kevin

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 12, 2014, 12:46:47 AM

WOW can I be your Dad for the next one???   That is a beautiful thought and a beautiful rifle to go with it!!

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Brian Jordan on July 12, 2014, 01:17:19 AM

Looks fantastic!! Your Dad should be proud!!

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: smart dog on July 12, 2014, 03:23:29 PM

Great gift!

My Dad taught me many of the skills I have today.  He will love it.

dave

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Bear62 on July 12, 2014, 05:20:06 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I felt my Dad was well worth the effort in building this rifle and it came as a total surprise to him when it was presented to him (in front of family and friends). I failed to mention some of the interesting things I did on this rifle such as the BONE ramrod pipes (which I'll never do again, LOL!) and bone thumb piece (now engraved with crossed tomahawks) I must tell you also that the engraving is not very traditional and was only my second attempt. This gun was about half way built when my teacher was...incapacitated? for a term of 24 months or so. So much of it was finished on my own with some advice from Larry Gardener (thanks Larry!).

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: wattlebuster on July 12, 2014, 10:00:52 PM

Beautiful rifle. You got talent :)

Title: Re: Dad's rifle
Post by: Curtis on July 14, 2014, 06:36:04 AM

Very nicely done, I firmly believe your father will feel thanked!!!  Lots of nice detail on that rifle.

Curtis