Thank you Jeff. James, I had a look, and the butt plate was the french type c. Did some experimenting with frizzen and barrel decoration today. Hope I live long enough to finish this!
« Last post by Marcruger on March 20, 2023, 11:50:14 PM »
"I Don't post ( Can't take photos) One of my rifles in for sale section. Built in 1984 from a blank from U.P. Mich. Was the 9 th rifle I built & engraved. Gus D."
I have seen Gus' work at CLA. Very beautiful, accomplished work.
Gus, if you can send me photos, I can adjust them and post them for you if you like.
« Last post by JBJ on March 20, 2023, 11:45:52 PM »
Tayl;or, I make your score to be 43. A couple were real squeakers. Well done - you are in second place at this point! Hope you guys will get out again before the month gets away from us.
« Last post by AZ Muzzleloaders on March 20, 2023, 11:33:05 PM »
Tennessee Southern Mt Flintlock Rifle Parts Set, L&R, Green Mt, CM3 Maple Stock. 50 caliber Green Mountain barrel is 15/16" x 42". Iron furniture. Lollipop tang. L&R flintlock lock. 13 3/4" length of trigger pull on double set, double action triggers. 4 1/4" drop at the heel. Stock is pre carved and will need final inletting. Stock is marked 15/16 and "4" on the nose. Don't know if the 4 is for CM4. I would grade this stock at least a CM3 if not CM4. The toe is chipped, but it should disappear when the butt plate and toe plate are installed. Everything you need except a few screws for the toe plate and butt plate, and pins for the thimbles. $1000 plus actual shipping. Thanks, Dave
« Last post by Jim Kibler on March 20, 2023, 11:29:18 PM »
What Mike said. I don't think it's a good idea to polish any metal parts until assembly is complete and the stock is fully shaped etc. I see some people wanting to do this early and it can only cause more work.