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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Dan Fruth on May 05, 2023, 09:30:47 PM

Title: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Dan Fruth on May 05, 2023, 09:30:47 PM
Hi Folks. I thought I'd share some pics of the latest build. Stocked in a great piece of Wayne Dunlap maple, this is my rendition of #54 in Kindig's "Thoughts on the Ke3ntucky rifle.

(https://i.ibb.co/7XfcY6Y/IMG-1398.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Czcd1T1)

(https://i.ibb.co/JqRLwN7/IMG-1399.jpg) (https://ibb.co/42ZyncT)

(https://i.ibb.co/bFqccbT/IMG-1400.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZStqq25)

(https://i.ibb.co/9t0MNPR/IMG-1403.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JQThKZX)

(https://i.ibb.co/dkYkjpw/IMG-1404.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mhWhbyV)
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: wattlebuster on May 05, 2023, 11:04:30 PM
Wow. Thats some fine work ;D
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Mike Brooks on May 06, 2023, 12:28:50 AM
Got curl? :P
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Seth Isaacson on May 06, 2023, 12:47:19 AM
Mighty pretty.  ;D
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Austin on May 06, 2023, 02:51:28 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: scotti on May 06, 2023, 04:39:12 AM
Great job.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: rich pierce on May 06, 2023, 04:42:11 AM
This is a gun for sale. Please post if you are trying to make a deal.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Dan Fruth on May 06, 2023, 05:27:22 AM
Sorry Rich I just wanted to share some pics. You can scrub the post if you wish to
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: BigSkyRambler on May 06, 2023, 04:55:30 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: mountainman on May 07, 2023, 12:55:30 AM
Good Job there Dan! It's Beautiful!!
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: rich pierce on May 07, 2023, 01:24:58 AM
Quote from: rich pierce on May 06, 2023, 04:42:11 AM
This is a gun for sale. Please post if you are trying to make a deal.

Dumb moderator me thought this was in the For Sale section!  Please ignore previous stupidity on my part.

I am particularly impressed by this build. My first build in 1977 was influenced by the original that inspired this one. The architecture really appeals to me and the whole thing (Dan’s build) is beautifully executed.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Hatchet-Jack on May 07, 2023, 05:07:33 AM
That is beautiful. I was just looking at #54 in the book. Not many pictures to work from. That must have been a challenge.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: dweber49 on May 07, 2023, 06:17:28 AM
Great Bucks County rifle.  I love the lines of these.
(https://i.ibb.co/HXWF53c/IMG-1925.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9GF8QSx)

(https://i.ibb.co/G3W2cSj/IMG-1926.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vv3PZn8)
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: alacran on May 07, 2023, 01:36:23 PM
Really like the Bucks County rifles. That is a fine job you did on this one.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: duca on May 08, 2023, 12:41:49 PM
Awesome! Great job!
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Old Time Hunter on May 08, 2023, 03:24:24 PM
Dan, Very nicely done! 
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Ken G on May 08, 2023, 04:39:46 PM
She's a beauty for sure.  Nicely done.

Ken
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Marcruger on May 08, 2023, 05:13:51 PM
Nice job Dan!    Wonderful finishes really catch the eye.   God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Bob Gerard on May 21, 2023, 04:21:52 AM
Holy Smokes! That’s a beautiful longrifle! You must be very happy and rightly proud of it 😍
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on May 30, 2023, 09:09:54 PM
Nicely done Dan!  Your stock architecture tells me it'll be a nice shooting rifle.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: oldtravler61 on May 30, 2023, 10:54:08 PM
  Dan one word....Wow...
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Dan Fruth on June 01, 2023, 03:49:39 PM
Thanks for the kind words. I feel fortunate to have obtained such a nice piece of maple for this build. Kudos to Wayne Dunlap.
Title: Re: Fresh off the bench
Post by: Tony N on June 02, 2023, 02:36:41 PM
Very nice

Tony