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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Ky-Flinter on January 26, 2015, 01:07:58 AM

Title: What to build??
Post by: Ky-Flinter on January 26, 2015, 01:07:58 AM

I have an Ed Rayl, 38" octagon to round, 12 gauge smoothbore barrel.  What would be a historically appropriate gun to build around this barrel?  (Preferably flint.)  Thanks for any and all suggestions. 

-Ron

Title: Re: What to build??
Post by: P.Bigham on January 26, 2015, 03:58:05 AM

  Half Stock Fowler ?

Title: Re: What to build??
Post by: gunmaker on January 26, 2015, 04:24:47 AM

English game gun ?  Chambers lock either an early Ketland or round faced one.  nice walnut full stock--or 1/2 with wood rib.  Brass or iron trim.   ....Tom

Title: Re: What to build??
Post by: J. Talbert on January 26, 2015, 06:07:58 AM

It would make a nice late English half stock.

Are you up for a good challenge?  ;)

Jeff

Title: Re: What to build??
Post by: David R. Pennington on January 26, 2015, 11:20:11 PM

Is that one of the ones I would have beat you to if I hadn't run out of cash? Whatever style you choose it would make a good turkey gun.

Title: Re: What to build??
Post by: Ky-Flinter on January 26, 2015, 11:54:38 PM

Quote from: David R. on January 26, 2015, 11:20:11 PM

Is that one of the ones I would have beat you to if I hadn't run out of cash?

Yes, it is.  I have a question for you, I'll send a PM.

-Ron