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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Brian Jordan on April 14, 2025, 03:30:25 AM

Title: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Brian Jordan on April 14, 2025, 03:30:25 AM

I enjoyed assembling this kit. I added Davis #4 set triggers. First time engraving on real gun parts ;D. I know it's simple engraving in comparison to some of the work on here , but I'm happy with how it turned out. I also built a damp box based on Bivens design for rusting the metal parts, It worked pretty well.

Thanks for looking.

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Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: rich pierce on April 14, 2025, 03:44:55 AM

Carving is cleanly executed. I’d like to see the cheekpiece side, too.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: smylee grouch on April 14, 2025, 03:46:51 AM

Looks like a nice job Brine .

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: mountainman on April 14, 2025, 04:11:29 AM

Good job on the engravings Brian, you did good for the first one! I know how challenging that can be!
Great looking gun!!

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: flatsguide on April 14, 2025, 05:38:34 PM

Nice work on the overall finish. I’d try for some curves in your nice engraving to mirror your excellent carving.
Cheers Richard

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: wattlebuster on April 14, 2025, 09:01:47 PM

thats nice work

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: Martin S. on April 15, 2025, 03:17:18 AM

I really like the carving and the engraving.  Well done!

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
Post by: Snakeman on April 15, 2025, 08:33:46 PM

Nice job

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Brian Jordan on April 18, 2025, 01:14:06 AM

Richard, I added a few pictures of the side plate. It's got some curves ;D

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: yip on April 18, 2025, 10:41:38 PM

  BRIAN; THATS A FINE LOOKING RIFLE

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: hawkeye on April 20, 2025, 11:28:37 AM

Indeed you did a nice job sir

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: flatsguide on April 24, 2025, 04:02:23 AM

Nice lines on that side plate. It’s not easy to get those nice even thin lines…thumbs up!
Cheers Richard

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Seth Isaacson on April 24, 2025, 04:28:27 PM

Love it!

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Daryl on April 25, 2025, 06:24:48 PM

That rifle will look better and better, after it's been handled and shot a bunch.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: smylee grouch on April 26, 2025, 04:52:40 AM

Some people dont like " dark " rifles but I DO.   ;) Did you have any special  problems installing double triggers?

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Craig Wilcox on April 26, 2025, 05:18:38 PM

Great job, Brian - something to really proud of.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Brian Jordan on April 26, 2025, 07:42:33 PM

Thanks everyone!

Smylee, the set triggers were really not a problem. You basically have to glue a piece of maple in the trigger plate inlet and inlet the triggers in like you would in a blank build. The set trigger does need a little heating and bending, and the guard needs modified a little as well.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Clark Badgett on April 26, 2025, 08:37:10 PM

I like everything about it.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Joe R on April 28, 2025, 01:05:25 AM

Very nice gun. I particularly like the look of the carving in the whole cheek piece area.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: smylee grouch on April 28, 2025, 02:27:11 AM

Thanks Brian for your process run down. Sounds like a good plan.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Daryl on April 28, 2025, 05:55:12 AM

I like the dark wood as well, Brian. If I might make a suggestion, have a gander at Joe R's muzzle treatment.
If I were you, I'd emulate that using the end of my thumb, some emery or wet/dry paper. It will only take a
minute or so to spruce up your crown.

Title: Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
Post by: Bigmon on April 28, 2025, 04:33:41 PM

Hi Brian, A pleasure meeting you last evening.  Very nice work on this rifle.