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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: flehto on May 19, 2021, 07:30:34 PM

Title: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: flehto on May 19, 2021, 07:30:34 PM

Seeing most of the pics on ALR show a completed rifle, below are some pics of my last Bucks County during its build. Just random shots w/ nothing in mind. I actually  find these more interesting than pics of a completed rifle.  The pics aren't in any order and are self explanatory......Fred


(https://i.ibb.co/37pHy79/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mG97CGV)

(https://i.ibb.co/3snjm9w/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qnvcY3z)

(https://i.ibb.co/chWQh4d/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d4ND48y)

(https://i.ibb.co/nwNHjTv/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tHT7DSt)

(https://i.ibb.co/L5jJ6Wz/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8cvd2pD)

(https://i.ibb.co/tYf4BBV/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zPcrssq)

(https://i.ibb.co/pv1DjsM/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rGQP2Lz)

(https://i.ibb.co/LtYnPT7/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gTmz70K)

(https://i.ibb.co/s1TrQKW/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5nTp7Y)

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: martin9 on May 19, 2021, 07:53:35 PM

I really like these in progress pics too...especially of carving. I'm still learning to carve and seeing the carving in the white helps me wrap my head around it better.

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: Big Bubba on May 19, 2021, 08:57:36 PM

Very nice looking!

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: Tim Crosby on May 19, 2021, 09:05:46 PM

 Beautiful work and Great Pix.

   Thanks, Tim

 

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: Randall Steffy on May 19, 2021, 09:56:13 PM

I can appreciate a craftsman's bench during construction. We could work on each other's bench and feel right at home. And really nice work, too!

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: wapiti22 on May 20, 2021, 02:07:25 AM

I especially like the carving behind the tang!!!

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: FALout on May 20, 2021, 02:27:02 AM

The carving is of course great, but in the build state you can really see the “lines” that make a bucks county rifle that can sometimes be overpowered by the great stock color you seemed to be able to achieve.  Thanks for showing the pics, much appreciated.
Bob

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: yip on May 20, 2021, 01:18:23 PM

  Fred; why? you do excellent work and it's nice to see. i hope you change your mine, such great work!!

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: 577SXS on May 20, 2021, 01:20:51 PM

Nice work! Interesting looking toe plate. I assume that's a patch box release in between the two forward screws?

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: flehto on May 20, 2021, 03:16:51 PM

Yes....the mushroom shaped plate is pressed and a rod underneath pushes against the catch spring and allows the Pbox lid to swing open.  The outer plate  wasn't used by the original BC makers....it's my addition.....Fred

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: bama on May 21, 2021, 06:10:42 PM

Nice work as always Fred, this one is going to be another fine rifle.

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: yip on May 21, 2021, 07:35:48 PM

 Fred; is that a large siler lock?

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: flehto on May 21, 2021, 10:58:15 PM

Hi...it's a Chambers Golden Age  which has a Germanic design but to me, the best looking lock for a BC is the Chambers Late Ketland. Years ago saw a lock on a BC and the lock plate was nearly identical to the Late Ketland except the pan was faceted in good Germanic  fashion.  So...thought I'd try a Late Ketland and it really looked good.....your opinion on the BC shown below?

My 2nd choice for a BC is the Golden Age, but the Dale Johnson might be a better choice although I never tried it......Fred
(https://i.ibb.co/KrSCFFp/BC46-2-LOCK.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HH3mnnf)

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: B Shipman on May 22, 2021, 06:15:22 AM

Fred, really like the box release. All else as well. But that is very cool.

Title: Re: Some build pics of last BC
Post by: hanshi on May 22, 2021, 08:12:11 PM

That is wonderful work....of course!  I'm sure I could give that little gal a nice home.  8)