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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: bob hertrich on August 23, 2019, 07:26:26 PM

Title: RCA 52
Post by: bob hertrich on August 23, 2019, 07:26:26 PM

This is a loose copy of RCA 52. It has a Colerain .54 cal barrel and a Davis lock. Home made trigger and plate, nose cap, sideplate, front sight  and ramrod ferrules. Its stained with ferric nitrate and Transtint honey amber. I used Tried and true varnish but did it in the wet spring we had and it took forever to dry.
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Title: Re: RCA 52
Post by: rich pierce on August 23, 2019, 07:53:15 PM

Good looking rifle!  I like it. Good stout early gun. I know the buttplate angle is patterned after the original. How does it snug?

Title: Re: RCA 52
Post by: westbrook on August 23, 2019, 10:21:08 PM

Real nice work!!

Title: Re: RCA 52
Post by: looper on August 23, 2019, 10:54:43 PM

Looks real good.

Title: Re: RCA 52
Post by: bob hertrich on August 24, 2019, 12:36:00 AM

Rich, It shoots real well but there is snuggling involved. Ive always loved the look of the rifle so a little snuggling is OK.

Title: Re: RCA 52
Post by: Pennsylvania Dutchman on August 24, 2019, 05:15:40 AM

Very Nice! I really like the wood color.
Mark