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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Lucky R A on March 15, 2021, 02:17:59 PM

Title: Western PA gun
Post by: Lucky R A on March 15, 2021, 02:17:59 PM
       Thought I would post a few photos of a gun just off the bench.  This rifle borrows heavily from the work of Allison with a little Fleeger thrown in.  I really like Western PA guns and think they are a largely overlooked school of gun building.  The style became fully evolved at the end of the flintlock era.  This rifle has an A weight 45 cal. barrel, a late Ketland lock and Davis DST.  It shot extremely well when sighting it in.  I sure hope the client takes it into the field as it is a joy ot carry and shoot.
Ron
(https://i.ibb.co/0qxKkq9/P1160518.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7vqQHvp)

(https://i.ibb.co/JjtZ8zV/P1160521.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yFP2K8t)

(https://i.ibb.co/3MFwJ2c/P1160522-Copy.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k9DpdjX)

(https://i.ibb.co/dGkyw5F/P1160523.jpg) (https://ibb.co/86PVL7q)

(https://i.ibb.co/pQjWBjm/P1160525.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hcFXJFq)
Title: Re: Western PA gun
Post by: Dave Marsh on March 15, 2021, 03:57:44 PM
Wow.  An absolutely beautiful rifle.   8)

Dave
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Post by: rich pierce on March 15, 2021, 04:42:54 PM
Great job. Many of these later flint rifles have a lot of appeal. Especially when carved and not loaded with inlays. Really clean and engaging.
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Post by: Robby on March 15, 2021, 04:52:09 PM
Nicely done Lucky, beautiful gun!!!!
Robby
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Post by: Percy on March 15, 2021, 05:02:39 PM
Always a fan of your work. Very well done.

Percy
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Post by: Rolf on March 15, 2021, 06:38:27 PM
Beautiful work.  Love that syle of rifle.

Best regards
Rolf
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Post by: FALout on March 16, 2021, 01:01:17 AM
Great looking rifle, very interesting side plate.
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Post by: TommyG on March 16, 2021, 02:22:39 AM
Don't know much about this school, but man, that's nice! 
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Post by: Dennis Glazener on March 16, 2021, 03:52:59 AM
Ron,
A wonderful gun, I have always enjoyed both Allison and Fleeger's work. I really like (love) the carving on that rifle.
Dennis
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Post by: heinz on March 16, 2021, 04:33:20 AM
well done
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on March 16, 2021, 05:09:45 AM
Oh man.  I really like that side plate.
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Post by: wattlebuster on March 16, 2021, 11:36:37 AM
Very sharp ;D
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Post by: alex e. on March 19, 2021, 05:47:58 AM
Very  nice!!
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Post by: Kmcmichael on March 19, 2021, 06:00:58 AM
Wow!
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Post by: duca on March 23, 2021, 08:15:48 PM
Awesome job!!! Thanks for sharing

Anthony
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Post by: Stillwater Dan on March 24, 2021, 02:32:19 AM
I seem to lean more towards the plain southern gun's , but wow !!! That is one beautiful rifle , nice job .
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Post by: Frozen Run on March 24, 2021, 08:05:21 AM
That's a really cool rifle and a very lucky customer. It's fascinating how you were able to load it to the gills with carvings and inlays and yet nothing appears crowded. It's just complete freedom and wide open expression through and through.
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Post by: spinner on April 11, 2021, 10:42:10 PM
Fantastic work - as usual.
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Post by: old george on April 12, 2021, 04:19:01 PM
Excellent job resulting in a  very satisfied client no doubt. Beautiful piece.

george
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Post by: Big Bubba on April 13, 2021, 01:30:11 AM
Beautiful rifle.
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Post by: Craig Wilcox on April 13, 2021, 01:44:17 AM
Gorgeous!  And it would be a delight to use on a trek.
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Post by: Don Adams on April 14, 2021, 04:53:12 AM
That's a beautiful rifle!  Should be a dream to carry in the field hunting.
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Post by: Rajin cajun on April 15, 2021, 02:14:12 AM
Great body of work Sir...!Fantastic balance on all dimensions of adornments..!
A satisfied customer to be sure...!!!!!

Bob
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Post by: Shreckmeister on April 15, 2021, 04:05:42 AM
Fantastic Rifle Ron. Just beautiful workmanship. I think they are underappreciated as well.
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Post by: Daryl on April 15, 2021, 05:35:41 AM
SUPER rifle! :o Absolutely lovely.
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Post by: Nordnecker on April 17, 2021, 02:13:02 PM
Yep, that's eye candy for sure.
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Post by: sz on April 17, 2021, 03:53:45 PM
Very Nicely dome!  My complements.
That's got the makings of Whitetail meat in the freezer with the maximum amount of class to get it there.
Title: Re: Western PA gun
Post by: hawkeye on April 17, 2021, 08:36:36 PM
Gorgeous rifle for sure