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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Ron Scott on June 09, 2020, 04:03:24 PM

Title: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: Ron Scott on June 09, 2020, 04:03:24 PM

I am working up details for a commission project that will be a rifle in the style of Martin Shell , particularly the # 116 depicted in Kindig's book  Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle. There are four color photos of this rifle available from the Met, but I am hoping there might be additional detail photos floating around.

Title: Re: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: Bill-52 on June 09, 2020, 05:01:46 PM

Ron, PM sent.  Bill

Title: Re: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: VP on June 10, 2020, 02:05:24 AM

Ron,

The Kentucky Rifle Foundation's CD entitled "Rifles of Dauphins and Lebanon Counties" has a wonderful Martin Shell along with 20+ other rifles, including some of nicest J.P. Beck's. Each rifle has 10+ photos plus dimensions. You can purchase it from the Foundation's store,  www.kentuckyriflefoundation.org

VP

Title: Re: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: JTR on June 10, 2020, 02:11:24 AM

As has been said before, these CD's are outstanding!

Title: Re: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: Dave B on June 11, 2020, 06:04:31 AM

Ron  the book"Masterpieces of the American longrifle" by Patrick Hornberger have a great set of color photos of a Martin Shell rifle.

Title: Re: Martin Shell photos wanted
Post by: Ron Scott on June 11, 2020, 03:43:28 PM

Hi Dave,  I have the book mentioned, yet should benefit from more photos , particularly the beech carving.