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Title: Rifle in progress
Post by: David Price on August 03, 2008, 10:23:13 PM: Thought that you might like to see a few pictures of a rifle that I have in progress.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun061.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun058.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun057.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun056.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun055.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun053.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun064.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun067.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/blackpowderaa2bex/Billy%20Bright%20Swivel%20Rifle/SteeminggunstockBillyBrightgun070.jpg
The last picture is the two sets of barrels for it. One set is 32 inches long both 54 cal rifled, the other is 28 inches long one40 cal. the other 28 gauge smooth.
Title: Re: Rifle in progress
Post by: Dave B on August 03, 2008, 10:59:58 PM: David, as always impeckable. You've Made John Bivins Proud. I love your work here. Is the toe plate sterling silver?
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Post by: Mike Norin on August 03, 2008, 11:39:30 PM: The workmanship is great ! Everything looks perfect . Let us see more pictures when it's done , Thanks for these pictures.
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Post by: PINYONE on August 03, 2008, 11:41:56 PM: What a rifle. The wood is absolutely beautiful, the carving is so good, this rifle will go down with the great guns of our time. Can't wait to see it in completion- probably going to need knee pads!
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Post by: lew wetzel on August 03, 2008, 11:44:42 PM: WOW,your work is amazing!!!!
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Post by: eagle24 on August 03, 2008, 11:45:19 PM: Wow! Beautiful rifle David. If I had the ability to do all that carving and engraving (which I don't) I think I would be sweating bullets through the entire project. I don't see how you guys do it to such a high level of perfection.
Title: Re: Rifle in progress
Post by: David Price on August 04, 2008, 12:33:04 AM: David B
The But plate, trigger guard, and nose cap, toe plate,and side plate are steel. They will be finished in an antique finish, something that will resemble pewter. The flower in the cheek piece is ivory, it doesn't look like much now but when it is scrimshawed , I promise you it will look like a flower. I wanted this rifle to be delivered to the owner at the CLA show, but it doesn't look like I will make it. The but stock will be finished, and I will take it to the show without the barrels.

I apologize for not submitting these pictures in a scroll form but for the life of me I con not get these pictures to post that way any more. You showed me how to do it originally, and I am doing it exactly the same way,but it will not work for me any more. If you can e mail me and set me straight I would appreciate it.
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Post by: Tim Crosby on August 04, 2008, 01:03:18 AM: Amazing....absolutely amazing!

Tim C.
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Post by: BobT on August 04, 2008, 01:07:16 AM: Beautiful work David!
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Post by: Dennis Glazener on August 04, 2008, 01:42:29 AM: David,
I am always in awe of your work. Thanks for posting the links.
Dennis
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Post by: jerrywh on August 04, 2008, 02:42:51 AM: A few more years and he's going to be hard to beat. ;D ;D ;D
Really good Dave. There he goes again.
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Post by: Gary Tucker on August 04, 2008, 03:28:02 AM: Great rifle!!! Can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Rifle in progress
Post by: Dave B on August 04, 2008, 08:19:39 AM: Dave youve got mail

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Post by: Gene Carrell on August 04, 2008, 11:10:37 AM: Absolutely extraordinary! A truly 'white glove only' rifle.
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Post by: Telgan on August 04, 2008, 01:43:16 PM: David, Looks Great. I like seeing it stained up, but without the finish. The quality of your carving really shows up well in these photos. I guess you finally got the multiple photo thing figured out. Tom
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Post by: rick landes on August 04, 2008, 03:28:24 PM: Well done. Flawless.
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Post by: Long John on August 04, 2008, 05:50:04 PM: Simply awesome!

Your work is a constant source of inspiration.

Best Regards,

John Cholin
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Post by: Larry Pletcher on August 04, 2008, 06:16:24 PM: Hi David,
Another beautiful example of high art in gunmaking! I've had trouble viewing ALR.org or you would have heard from me sooner. I'm glad you're bringing it to CLA. The customer is a lucky fellow.

Regards,
Larry
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Post by: karwelis on August 04, 2008, 08:44:18 PM: breath taking quality work. this is the level i aspire to!

karwelis
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Post by: t.caster on August 04, 2008, 09:44:20 PM: Quote from: karwelis on August 04, 2008, 08:44:18 PM
breath taking quality work. this is the level i aspire to!

karwelis

I've been sittin here trying to find the words to describe my impression of your skills beyond wow and beautiful. Karwelis sums it up well!
You are in a league of your own!
Title: Re: Rifle in progress
Post by: David Price on August 05, 2008, 03:16:36 AM: First of all thank you all for all the nice comments. There is more than one way to get paid for the effort that it takes to build a rifle. One way of course is with money, but another is to know that other gun builders appreciate what you have done. Again I do appreciate your comments.

Dave B.
Thank you for putting the pictures up in a scroll form. I got your e mail today and I think that I understand how to do it myself now. I will try it on the next post.

Long John,
I enjoyed talking to you at Dixon's last weekend. You were one of a handful that actually found me. Next year I will have a much better spot. I will be next to Keith Casteel, next to the main entrance to Dexon's shop.

I will post pictures of the finished but stock when it is finished within the next week.
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Post by: frenchman on August 05, 2008, 04:50:11 AM: David can you give a small description on how you go about creating this masterpiece. Paper work first or most of it flows as you give life to metal and wood.
Ho $#*& i am drooling on my key board, oops sorry.
Denis
Title: Re: Rifle in progress
Post by: David Price on August 06, 2008, 02:51:09 AM: Frenchman,
I usually draw the design directly on the gun stock. During the actual carving I may change it slightly, but not much. If you click on my web site there is a tutorial and many pictures showing exactly how I do it. There are other tutorials there that might interest you also.
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Post by: Brian Jordan on August 06, 2008, 04:08:58 AM: This will be a work of art like all your other guns. I enjoyed looking at your tutorials in your website. Again..beautiful work!!
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Post by: Photog on August 06, 2008, 06:14:12 AM: Stunning work!
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Post by: Photog on August 06, 2008, 06:37:55 AM: Wow I just went through your website, and all the words people have used about your work don't really do you justice. I'm not sure the words will ever be enough, you are a true artist.
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Post by: El Mac on August 06, 2008, 04:00:33 PM: My....word. Those are stunning pics of extraordinary work indeed!!!
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Post by: Otter on August 08, 2008, 12:15:53 AM: As usual, David, that is a beautiful piece ! ! ! By my eye, your workmanship is flawless. Makes the one I'm working on look like an in the rough Louisville Slugger . . .