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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Matt / PA on July 25, 2014, 04:09:02 PM

Title: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Matt / PA on July 25, 2014, 04:09:02 PM: I'm guessing the majority of the great rifles that many of today's builders labor over go right from the bench to the customer's hand without ever getting a minute in the spotlight for anyone else to enjoy.
Here is a Beck rifle that Ron built for me that I am very proud of.... Its a great shooter and after seeing Eric's JP Beck on the Builder's forum I got inspired to show off Ron's take on a Beck rifle. :)
At my request Ron used a wonderful 44" Getz lightweight .54 barrel. (I think it's the same barrel Don Getz used on his auction gun a few years ago and luckily Ron had one leaning in the corner of his shop.....a rare occurrence I'm sure!) The lock is a Stan Hollenbaugh JP Beck. In fact it's an all PA build, lock, stock, barrel and castings. ....even the wood is from the same area as my hunting camp. It's a true "Pennsylvania Longrifle" which is pretty neat in it's own right! 8)
Finished rifle is just over 7lbs and it is a joy to tote around the mountains of north central PA.
Thanks again Ron for a cherished rifle!

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Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on July 25, 2014, 05:09:16 PM: Your not kidding. That's a beautiful rifle. Happy hunting. Your lucky to have a
great rifle like that. Kudos to Ron.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Curtis on July 25, 2014, 06:57:14 PM: Very nice indeed!

Curtis
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Tim Crosby on July 25, 2014, 11:46:06 PM: GREAT rifle.

Tim C.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: wattlebuster on July 26, 2014, 02:43:21 AM: Very beautiful rifle ;D
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Gary Tucker on July 26, 2014, 03:23:32 AM: Great looking rifle! Love the color and the burnished look. Using one of Stan's Ditchburn locks sure makes it easier to get the right shaping around the tang and wrist area.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Ed Wenger on July 26, 2014, 04:03:12 AM: VERY nice rifle, in all aspects. Thanks for posting the photos, Matt, and great job, Ron!

Ed
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: lexington1 on July 26, 2014, 06:53:12 AM: Beautiful gun! I have the pleasure of owning a couple of Rons rifles. Not only does he build stunning eye candy, but his rifles shoot as well as well as they look. You will not be disappointed with your new Beck! ;D
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: George Sutton on July 28, 2014, 12:05:43 AM: Quote from: lexington1 on July 26, 2014, 06:53:12 AM
Beautiful gun! I have the pleasure of owning a couple of Rons rifles. Not only does he build stunning eye candy, but his rifles shoot as well as well as they look. You will not be disappointed with your new Beck! ;D

I also own one of Ron's fine rifles and I agree.

Centershot
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: C Wallingford on July 28, 2014, 01:16:56 PM: Very nice, Ron. Love the color.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Brookville on July 30, 2014, 02:59:01 AM: Several years ago I started a Bucks County smoothbore that I put away after a myriad of little mistakes. I was ready to toss the stock and start over when Ron suggested I let him try to fix and finish it. It turned out remarkable and I prize it today. If one is looking for a resonably priced, shootable recreation I could not recommend anyone higher than Ron. After building over 250 guns he has certainly mastered his craft.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: aaronc on July 30, 2014, 04:19:37 AM: 2 nice rifles,....that Beck is pretty much jaw dropping. wow.
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: leadslinger62 on July 30, 2014, 06:01:53 AM: He is not only an Exceptional Builder but Is also a fine Shot !! He mostly goes Home with A little Prize Money from our monthly shoot.....
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Matt / PA on July 31, 2014, 10:37:22 PM: I'm also the lucky owner of the "Edward Marshall" build that Ron posted pics of a few weeks ago....... 8)
Rice .58 Marshall profile barrel, and a slightly altered Chambers Dale Johnson lock

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Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: nosrettap1958 on August 29, 2014, 04:14:22 AM: I like them equally even though I am partial to Lancaster's!!!
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: smart dog on August 29, 2014, 02:17:12 PM: Hi,
You guys are very fortunate to own some of Ron's work. He is one of the best makers today and the guns speak for themselves.

dave
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: cmac on August 30, 2014, 01:53:08 PM: Both very nice! I really love the Edward Marshall rifle. Nice work Ron!!!
Title: Re: Luckenbill JP Beck rifle
Post by: Ric27 on October 02, 2014, 02:01:19 AM: That Beck gun is Big, Bold and Beautiful just as the Master made them.