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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Stoner creek on February 05, 2021, 10:39:40 PM

Title: GONG BANGER
Post by: Stoner creek on February 05, 2021, 10:39:40 PM: This project is the result of a barrel/stock combo that I bought from the Harrisons at the Fall Frolic in Sharonville last year. I saw the wood and couldn’t wait to make something with it. It’s got a 62 cal tapered and rifled barrel from Richard Smith. I used a Davis Colonial lock. I wanted a big lock for this project and that particular lock seemed to fit the bill. Iron mounts. I went with iron for no particular reason other than the parts were laying in the drawer and needed to be used. I debated carving this one but felt that there would be an unnecessary tug of war between my carving and this obviously beautiful piece of wood. The rifle is light. I’m guessing 8 1/2 lbs.
I must take my hat off to Randall Cantrall and Gary Tucker for their contributions here.
I’ll have this gun at the show at lake Cumberland this weekend and will have it available for adoption.
Enjoy!
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Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: rich pierce on February 05, 2021, 10:56:45 PM: Cool gun. Mighty lot of knuckles on that patchbox! I like the box a lot.
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: wattlebuster on February 06, 2021, 12:29:12 AM: I like it Wayne. Fine work
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Post by: snapper on February 06, 2021, 12:46:03 AM: Dang, you have been hanging out with Brooks too much. I would have to polish up the metal if it were mine.

Great piece of wood.

You know it could be the Creedmoor Cabin rifle. We dont have a gun hanging over the entry way like a proper cabin should.

I would consider adding the Stoner Creek addition.

Fleener
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: oldtravler61 on February 06, 2021, 12:58:07 AM: Dang Stoner, that there is one pretty rifle... Just because that's one beautiful stock. I would have polished the metal.
Nice work indeed... Oldtravler
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Mike Brooks on February 06, 2021, 01:33:06 AM: Nifty! Polishing metal is highly over rated.
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Post by: Daniel Coats on February 06, 2021, 02:12:56 AM: Looks great Wayne I wouldn't change a thing!
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Post by: Bob McBride on February 06, 2021, 02:31:39 AM: A peach Wayne. That big lock and trigger guard go together like peas and carrots....
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Post by: BOB HILL on February 06, 2021, 03:14:12 AM: That's one good looking rifle, Wayne. You fellows did a great job.
Bob
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Post by: FALout on February 06, 2021, 04:03:53 AM: Fabulous piece of wood
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Post by: B.Barker on February 06, 2021, 05:21:24 AM: Nice one Wayne. Since you retired you've been a gun making machine.
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Post by: WH1 on February 06, 2021, 07:03:11 AM: Beeeyutiful work Wayne, nicely done.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 06, 2021, 04:05:04 PM: Beautiful. What is the LOP and the barrel length?
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Stoner creek on February 06, 2021, 05:13:48 PM: Quote from: Keith Zimmerman on February 06, 2021, 04:05:04 PM
Beautiful. What is the LOP and the barrel length?
13 1/2” tp, 42” barrel
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: t.caster on February 06, 2021, 09:21:53 PM: She's a beauty! I agree, that gorgeous stick didn't need any carving! I'll bet you won't have it long.
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Stoner creek on February 06, 2021, 10:07:14 PM: Quote from: B.Barker on February 06, 2021, 05:21:24 AM
Nice one Wayne. Since you retired you've been a gun making machine.
Brian, I work like a fool on these this until I can’t stand to see another one, then it’s time to put the garden out again.
Lather-rinse-repeat.
I just hope that I have the desire and health to do this as long as several of our more seasoned members do.
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Tim Crosby on February 06, 2021, 11:14:12 PM: How did I miss this yesterday, what a Rifle, that PB looks just right like it sits, "Bling" is not all that it's cranked up to be.

Tim
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Post by: Hawken62_flint on February 07, 2021, 12:31:08 AM: Awesome rifle Wayne. Beautiful wood.
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Post by: Ed Wenger on February 07, 2021, 05:03:42 AM: Nice work, Wayne..., and a really impressive piece of wood!

Ed
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Panzerschwein on February 07, 2021, 08:28:02 AM: A .62 should smack a gong from a long ways off, and no chance of not getting the points from not being able to hear the “PING!”

I quite enjoy the patch box and patina’d iron mountings about the piece. Fantastic!
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: oldtravler61 on February 08, 2021, 03:55:19 AM: Wayne I keep going back an looking at her. She is perfect the way she is. Someone's going to be one happy muzzleloader.
Oldtravler
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Stoner creek on February 08, 2021, 04:10:04 AM: Thanks Mike!
I got it out again today. The lock and triggers are butter smooth. It’s going to be a shooter.
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Post by: J. Talbert on February 08, 2021, 05:25:01 AM: Wayne,
You’ve been a busy guy.
Nice job, that’s a good looker.

Jeff
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Post by: David R. Pennington on February 08, 2021, 03:00:14 PM: Wow, I like it a lot Wayne. What a piece of wood! I miss my .62 rifle. It was a deer slayer. I liked it for splitting the ball on axe edge to break two pigeons shot. You did great job on that one.
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: martin9 on February 08, 2021, 06:19:34 PM: That's a fine rifle. I'd like it even without the curl. Glad to see someone use that lock. I've been debating using that instead of an early ketland on a build and am definitely going with the Davis now.
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 09, 2021, 02:56:57 AM: Was this beautiful creation adopted?
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Post by: Stoner creek on February 09, 2021, 03:01:24 AM: Not yet. I’m kinda hoping it’s like that puppy that I brought home 40+ years ago and was just going to keep it until I found a better home for it. You know the rest of the story. Second best dog I ever had.......
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 09, 2021, 03:37:20 AM: 2 puppies are better than 1. Good call. U would regret it.
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Post by: Daryl on February 10, 2021, 09:39:35 PM: Is that like this, Wayne?

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Post by: Stoner creek on February 10, 2021, 09:51:56 PM: Yep. Kinda sure enough is.
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Post by: hanshi on February 10, 2021, 11:37:56 PM: That puppy is one very fine looking little feller! I'd be tempted to take him for a walk every single day.
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Post by: Greg Pennell on February 19, 2021, 05:04:58 AM: I need to check this forum more often, I don’t know how I missed this one! Nice work, Wayne, and what a piece of wood! Gorgeous rifle, and I bet she’s a shooter, too.

Greg
Title: Re: GONG BANGER
Post by: jonboyb on February 26, 2021, 10:16:04 PM: I'm glad all you fellers missed seeing this one at the show ;)