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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Daniel Coats on January 17, 2026, 09:13:04 PM

Title: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 17, 2026, 09:13:04 PM: Picked up a stunning bench copy of a Redding rifle by Ric Lambert at the Alabama show. Ric and I discussed in detail how it was made with the original gun on the bench. We also discussed aging techniques on how to get them to look just right. This one has a 44-inch 40 caliber swamped barrel and a modified Siler lock. Beautifully aged and carved stock with a 12 and 7/8 in pull that looks just like an original gun.

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Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 18, 2026, 05:07:02 AM: It's astonishing how close to the original this rifle was made. Ric told me he would make a replacement part for the original rifle then fit it to this one. It was a process stretching out over a couple of years before it was completed. Details of how the stock finish was created and applied I'm not willing to put in writing on a public forum. Come see me at the CLA for sure and Knoxville probably.
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Jim Kibler on January 18, 2026, 05:15:38 PM: That’s super nice! Very believable. Great job Ric!
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: whetrock on January 18, 2026, 05:26:19 PM: Daniel, Do you know if the original is in any of the reference books, like RCA, etc.?
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 18, 2026, 07:00:36 PM: Quote from: whetrock on January 18, 2026, 05:26:19 PM
Daniel, Do you know if the original is in any of the reference books, like RCA, etc.?

I don't think so. I remember Ric saying there was very little left of the original rifle and held his hands up to show how long the piece was.
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: gusd on January 18, 2026, 07:24:15 PM: Very nice job Ric.
Can't tell it from an original.
Gus
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 18, 2026, 07:38:17 PM: I also was lucky enough to find a Hershel House powder horn (Thanks to Stoner Creek) at the same show.

(https://i.ibb.co/pr0DjSBq/PXL-20260118-162023729-MP.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mFDs53Vp)
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on January 19, 2026, 04:39:32 AM: :) :)... Ric is an all around great guy...!!! .. that is a fine looking rifle ... he has made some great Lexington style rifles... always good to spend time talking with him and his Missus,...!!!
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: B.Barker on January 20, 2026, 04:19:23 AM: Good looking rifle Dan.
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Tony N on January 20, 2026, 06:40:42 PM: Looks like you had a great time at the show!

Tony
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 21, 2026, 08:28:06 AM: I won the lottery on this one!

(https://i.ibb.co/TxKfDrzx/Imagine-122313901406009586.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S4QjDJq4)
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Telgan on January 22, 2026, 03:07:45 AM: I'll say you did - That's really a gem
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: TN Longhunter on January 23, 2026, 09:55:19 PM: I have looked at that gun several times. Good catch. I have some of Ric’s work and it is top notch. I’m looking at another rifle of his that has not been for sale for years. Had a “right of first” on it. Called and said it was available. Hope to pick up at Lake Cumberland.

Don
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 24, 2026, 01:33:54 AM: Quote from: TN Longhunter on January 23, 2026, 09:55:19 PM
I have looked at that gun several times. Good catch. I have some of Ric’s work and it is top notch. I’m looking at another rifle of his that has not been for sale for years. Had a “right of first” on it. Called and said it was available. Hope to pick up at Lake Cumberland.

Don

Hope you get it Don. I'm still on the fence if I'm going to this show as guest or not. Please post pictures if end up with it!
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: mountainman on January 24, 2026, 11:17:15 PM: That sure is a beautiful gun! Ric's guns are a classic!!
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: L T Grey on January 27, 2026, 04:04:56 AM: What a beautiful rifle!
Title: Re: My New Ric Lambert Rifle
Post by: Daniel Coats on January 27, 2026, 06:13:57 AM: One of my favorites! Listening to Ric talk about it made the experience all the more special to me.