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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: B Shipman on July 22, 2014, 02:44:45 AM

Title: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: B Shipman on July 22, 2014, 02:44:45 AM

A rifle inspired by Adam Ernst. When I started this I had no idea the dog head patch box was used on a number of Ernst rifles. I turned mine right side up. Moon shaped wedge heads are hard to see in the small photos.

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Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Ed Wenger on July 22, 2014, 02:49:19 AM

Niiiice, Bill!  Just what we've come to expect, very crisp, well executed!  Thanks for posting the photos.


        Ed

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: bama on July 22, 2014, 03:24:50 AM

Beautiful rifle Bill. This is a quality rifle.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Maalsral on July 22, 2014, 03:27:46 AM

I wondered why you hadn't posted anything lately.  Now I know.  A beautiful rifle, I really like the patch box, and the side plate is special also.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: smylee grouch on July 22, 2014, 03:35:55 AM

Ernst is one of the great Golden Age riflesmiths and yours is an equal or better for sure. Your work is a joy to behold.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on July 22, 2014, 04:47:47 AM

   Well I hope folks aren't getting tired of all the praise going out here because that is a fantastic rifle.  Whoever that is meant for is a lucky man.  There is something about your work that looks so right.  Like looking at a good original.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Curtis on July 22, 2014, 05:15:20 AM

Another great rifle, Bill, and I always enjoy looking at your relief carving.  It would be nice if you could share some of your tools used and techniques.  Thanks for posting.

Curtis

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: E.vonAschwege on July 22, 2014, 05:26:02 AM

Lovely work Bill, outstanding carving.  It's great to see an Ernst rifle reproduced like this.  Will you have this at Dixon's?  See you later this week.
-Eric

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: David Rase on July 22, 2014, 07:22:00 AM

Nice clean crisp rifle.  You patina, as usual, is just the right amount.
David

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: kaintuck on July 22, 2014, 01:48:39 PM

Nice!
 ;D
Lots of hours in this one! Thank you for sharing her...
Marc

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Tim Crosby on July 22, 2014, 02:36:16 PM

 A Very Beautiful rifle.

  Tim C.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: C Wallingford on July 22, 2014, 03:17:57 PM

Bill, I didn't think you could raise the bar but, I think you did! Very, very nice

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Long John on July 22, 2014, 04:10:28 PM

Simply Stunning!!!!!!

Your work never ceases to both amaze and inspire me!

JMC

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: alyce-james on July 22, 2014, 04:32:21 PM

Good morning Bill; Sir, The high light for me, 1) one , the lock  attention and details. 2) two, the over all engraving of this project. Thanks for sharing. AJ
 

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Jim Kibler on July 22, 2014, 04:41:00 PM

I like it.  It's nice to see a gun of this style being built.  Beautiful work.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: axelp on July 22, 2014, 05:39:16 PM

The engraving is wonderful. I think that is the best treatment of a brass lock plate I have ever seen.
K

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: James Rogers on July 22, 2014, 08:31:13 PM

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing it. Always enjoy your work.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: tlallijr on July 22, 2014, 10:35:18 PM

Very beautiful !

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: JTR on July 22, 2014, 11:30:28 PM

That's a fine looking rifle, Bill!

My old Ernst (now owned by another guy) had that same good looking side plate!  ;D

John

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: B Shipman on July 23, 2014, 12:10:50 AM

Here's something I should have included. Coolest moon ever-from an Ernst rifle.

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Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: aaronc on July 23, 2014, 02:46:12 AM

wow,.....great looking gun.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: J. Talbert on July 23, 2014, 04:22:38 AM

Bill,

As always - Luv It!
Your Golden Age interpretations are superb.

Jeff

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: galamb on July 23, 2014, 04:34:50 AM

I find Bill's work a little depressing - on a personal level that is.

We seem to have very similar tastes in rifles and I think the last three he has posted up here are ones that I "would have" considered trying to build myself.

But after seeing his work I realize I need a whole lot more practice (especially that National Road rifle he built - tongue dragging in the dirt awesome) - depressing  ;D

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: smylee grouch on July 23, 2014, 06:02:16 AM

Bill, didnt mention it in my first post but I too love the engraving. The straight lines are straight and that is something I seem to struggle with. Again, a great looking gun.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Lucky R A on July 23, 2014, 01:48:30 PM

     As usual another outstanding effort--I hope the dog knows a good dentist :>}    What is next????
Best wishes Ron

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: KLMoors on July 23, 2014, 07:02:37 PM

Man oh man have we had some beautiful pieces posted her lately! Gorgeous work Bill.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 24, 2014, 05:49:44 AM

Another great rifle Bill.  Outstanding workmanship!!

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: Hawken62_flint on July 24, 2014, 02:44:05 PM

Bill, you are a true "artiste"---nuff said.

Title: Re: Adam Ernst dog head rifle
Post by: B Shipman on July 25, 2014, 04:32:25 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. This was a fun rifle to build and I don't think  you'll see too many of them.