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Title: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: tallbear on March 31, 2017, 02:50:10 AM

   Just finished up this rifle based on the work of Jacob Dickert.I posted the buttstock a week or so ago.The rifle features a 38" .54 cal. Green Mountain barrel, a Chambers Gunmaker lock and Jim Chambers hardware.The stock was a super piece of wood from Jim Kibler.The stock was stained with two coats of homemade Nitrate of Iron stain(first treated with tannic acid) a sealer coat of seed lac and finally several coats of Jim Chambers oil finish.It's off to it's long awaited new home next week  :) :) As always glad to answer any questions about it.

Mitch Yates

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Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: okieboy on March 31, 2017, 03:10:14 AM

 Nice rifle. A question, I am not familiar with a J. Dickert with a wooden patchbox cover, is there a known one that you based this on? If "everybody" knows about it, then forgive my ignorance.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: BOB HILL on March 31, 2017, 03:13:15 AM

Very nice, Mitch. Thanks for posting.
Bob

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: smylee grouch on March 31, 2017, 05:05:02 AM

Very nice. Crisp,clean and not overly done.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Timothy88 on March 31, 2017, 05:22:20 AM

That is a beautiful rifle and a really nice piece of maple.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: David Rase on March 31, 2017, 07:20:02 AM

Mitch,
That is one gorgeous rifle.  It is hard to beat the architecture of the classic Lancaster rifle.  Well done!
David

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: wattlebuster on March 31, 2017, 12:38:52 PM

Beautiful. I like it ;D

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Long John on March 31, 2017, 05:00:42 PM

Mitch,

Somewhere up there Jacob is smiling proudly.  You have captured the essence of Dickert beautifully.  A wonderful gun!

My greatest frustration with the Chambers locks are the stupid vertical file grooves at the tail.  It limits what you can do with a lock, making the gunmakers' lock the only option many times.  You made the right choice for this rifle!

Best Regards,

John Cholin

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Kingsburyarms on March 31, 2017, 05:19:24 PM

Wonderful Rifle!!! - Finish and carving is immaculate...

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Jim Kibler on March 31, 2017, 05:23:49 PM

A fine looking rifle, Mitch Yates.  A pretty decent piece of wood too ;)

Jim

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: smart dog on March 31, 2017, 05:58:53 PM

Beautiful Mitch!!!

dave

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Tim Crosby on March 31, 2017, 06:18:29 PM

 Great rifle Mitch, clean and crisp. What kind of finish is that on the lock? Doesn't look polished more of a flat finish.

 Thanks, Tim

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Swampwalker on March 31, 2017, 07:16:30 PM

Super nice straight-up Lancaster rifle with really nice wood.  What's not to like? 

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on March 31, 2017, 07:38:04 PM

I concur with the crowd Mitch:  a lovely rifle well made and finished.  Rifles like this will join those of the 18th century as collectable for hundreds of years...a satisfying mark to leave on this earth.
Is the barrel rust blued or browned?  Last image...I like the support you've made to hold the rifle at a better photo angle.  I always grab whatever is handy...a dowel, shotgun shell, block of rubber...but that one does the job with class.  I shall follow your lead and make one too.
All in all, wonderful work.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Joe S. on March 31, 2017, 08:09:23 PM

Taylor made a very profound statement,hit home too,"a satisfying mark to leave on this earth"Somebody a longtime from now will hold it and say that's some nice work there!

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Daryl on March 31, 2017, 08:20:06 PM

Lovely - & it would be a great rifle to shoot in any calibre.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: snapper on March 31, 2017, 08:38:28 PM

As I stated in the past I wanted a "heritage" rifle.  One that the first Fleener's might of carried when they came to this land before it was the United States.  I have two boys and I told them that they would have to fight over this rifle.  My youngest said he would take my Rigby LRML since my oldest would not know what to do with it.

I am waiting in anticipation for delivery of the rifle, we are close now!

Mitch has been great to work with.  He communicates very well with me and has been a pleasure to deal with on this project.

I would give him two thumbs way UP.

Fleener

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: tallbear on April 01, 2017, 12:43:28 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words they are appreciated.I really like these big early guns and it was a fun project.

Okieboy

I don't know of any Dickert rifles with a wood box off the top of my head.There is one with a brass lid in the shape of a wood box.Many of the Moravian gunsmiths that Dickert associated with used wood boxes so it's very probable that Dickert made wood box guns early in his life.My gunmaking goal os for my guns to look like I trained in the shop rather than copying a particular gun.that being said the deciding factor to use a wood box on this gun was a decision between me and the owner.

Tim Cosby

The lock was polished to 600 grit then cold blue applied and the removed with scotch brite.


Taylor Sapergia

The barrel was rust blued.

I can't take credit for the lovly little stand it was made by a very talented friend Matt Stein.He had a bunch at Lewisberg and I just had to have one....


Art

Thanks!!!!! I appreciate the commision !!!!



Mitch

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: David Price on April 01, 2017, 02:23:06 AM

I agree with Davd Rase.  It's hard to beat the look and feel of a lancaster style rifle.  This one is well done,
I like it.

David Price

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: draken on April 01, 2017, 03:44:52 AM

A superb example of the classic Lancaster rifle and OMG  :-* what a beautiful piece of wood!

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: mountainman on April 01, 2017, 04:49:46 AM

Very beautiful Mitch, Exllecent workmanship and precise,,, love the carvings,  and the stain color, and the rest of it,.

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Curtis on April 01, 2017, 06:06:49 AM

Most excellent craftsmanship there, Mitch!  Beautiful rifle.  I'm certain Art will be a proud and happy man!

Curtis

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Ed Wenger on April 01, 2017, 03:31:18 PM

Beautiful piece, Mitch.  Someone is going to be very happy!


         Ed

Title: Re: Rifle in the style of Jacob Dickert
Post by: Marcruger on April 01, 2017, 07:00:08 PM

Yes, I guess that piece of wood will do in a pinch......   ;-)   It is eye-popping. 

"Rifles like this will join those of the 18th century as collectable for hundreds of years...a satisfying mark to leave on this earth."

I totally agree Taylor.  In looking at originals, and comparing them to top contemporary makers, I see this as a long-term continuation of building and increasing talent over time.  The best contemporary makers today (to my eye) surpass the quality and detail of golden age American makers.  Of course, they are standing on the shoulder of some mighty great builders from the past.  All in all I think it is a wonderful progression.   Bravo gents.

Mitch, that is some seriously fine work you did there.  Fleener, keep us posted on how she shoots. 

Best wishes,   Marc