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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Stoner creek on March 25, 2024, 01:13:42 AM

Title: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Stoner creek on March 25, 2024, 01:13:42 AM
Mike called this one “Dickertish”.  He used a Getz Edward Marshall barrel in 54 cal accompanied by a Chambers Early Ketland lock. Mike fussed a bit about the wire work claiming that he wasn’t very good at it. Unfortunately this wonderful piece will make the other side of Stoner Creek its home.
Enjoy

(https://i.ibb.co/DbwWTSb/IMG-5692.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6ZDwLfZ)

(https://i.ibb.co/J7sdNCJ/IMG-5696.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wWzLTYm)

(https://i.ibb.co/PzZnBsp/IMG-5695.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XkZgmfB)

(https://i.ibb.co/LnLW1vB/IMG-5693.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gz5pJ6Q)
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Stoner creek on March 25, 2024, 01:16:18 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/W6SnHxX/IMG-5699.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G0g7dxD)

(https://i.ibb.co/CW35ppX/IMG-5698.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PtvZssb)

(https://i.ibb.co/stYwDgQ/IMG-5697.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d7Y23f6)
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Yazel.xring on March 25, 2024, 01:41:17 AM
Nifty!

Great piece, glad it’s at Stoner Creek.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Austin on March 25, 2024, 02:55:45 AM
‘Unfortunately’ I finally got one ahead of the black hole across the creek!😂
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: rich pierce on March 25, 2024, 03:02:38 AM
His work is always outstanding. This one is right up there.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: BOB HILL on March 25, 2024, 03:16:41 AM
Another great one.
Bob
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Metequa on March 26, 2024, 05:01:31 AM
"Not very good at it" huh....yeah, right!  Beautiful work all over this piece, congrats Austin!
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: smylee grouch on March 26, 2024, 05:18:27 PM
Great looking rifle.  Neat crisp and clean.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: oldtravler61 on March 26, 2024, 06:40:16 PM
   Yeah can't get them all. ..! Mike does outstanding work.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: sqrldog on March 26, 2024, 09:10:18 PM
Really nice Austin. I look forward to seeing it in hand. It will look even better with one of those big Kentucky bucks when you kill one with it  Mike is a top notch builder and did a fine job on that rifle
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: J. Talbert on March 26, 2024, 11:39:05 PM
Right up there with about everything I’ve seen from Mike.  I think I like pretty much everything he makes.
Look forward to seeing that one up close.

Nice! Austin

Jeff
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Bob Gerard on March 29, 2024, 10:59:07 PM
I am always in awe of Mike’s work as he shares progress in his builds on Facebook.
To me, Mike is a living legend.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Marcruger on March 29, 2024, 11:49:35 PM
I am not one for much wire work, but that really flows with the design.  Love the serious business-like architecture.  Lovely finishes.
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Hawken62_flint on April 21, 2024, 01:30:01 AM
Love everything about it, especially the soft, warm finish!!!
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: moseswhite on April 29, 2024, 07:06:57 PM
VERY VERY NICE !!
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Carl Young on April 29, 2024, 11:26:19 PM
Quote from: Austin on March 25, 2024, 02:55:45 AM
‘Unfortunately’ I finally got one ahead of the black hole across the creek!😂
Good on you Austin! One of my favorite styles of rifles. However, I think the real interesting story here is how you got one past the Big Guy ??? That is a truly rare accomplishment ;) So share your secret...

Regards,
Carl
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Stoner creek on April 30, 2024, 04:01:34 AM
Quote from: Carl Young on April 29, 2024, 11:26:19 PM
Quote from: Austin on March 25, 2024, 02:55:45 AM
‘Unfortunately’ I finally got one ahead of the black hole across the creek!😂
Good on you Austin! One of my favorite styles of rifles. However, I think the real interesting story here is how you got one past the Big Guy ??? That is a truly rare accomplishment ;) So share your secret...

Regards,
Carl

 He got that one because I already had one very similar! Plus I felt the need to help out a buddy!
Title: Re: A new rifle from Mike Gahagan
Post by: Jeff Murray on April 30, 2024, 04:33:32 AM
Really like the dark finish on the stock.  time to shoot!