Recent Posts

1

Gun Building / Re: Hawken-esque Plains Rifle Build

« Last post by Curtis on Today at 06:53:36 AM »

Thanks for your comments good fellows!  I will try to get some decent photos of the stock shaping process, and will post them coming up shortly.  I certainly hope these postings will be helpful to some of you out there.  Also, anyone with questions along the way should ask them - either me or someone else here will be happy to answer.  The only stupid questions are those that are not asked! 

It’s interesting on how you you used the rear tang bolt to prevent the trigger main spring from rotating off center ;-).
Nice photography Curtis.
Cheers Richard

Richard - due to that happy accident, the trigger mainspring will certainly not rotate one bit!!!  It almost looks like I planned it that way...

Curtis

2

Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Ky-Flinter on Today at 06:49:58 AM »

There is a Dutch fellow here at ALR who makes miniatures as well, is there not?
I am sorry, but his name escapes me. A.L. are his initials, I think?

Adrie Luke.  He is a very talented fellow.

Ron

3

Gun Building / Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle

« Last post by J.D. on Today at 06:47:52 AM »

Wasn't Mr. Gusler writing a book on Virginia gunsmiths and Virginia Rifles? Has this book been completed? An online search did not reveal any reference to it, if it is, indeed, offered for sale. 

4

Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Lyman Great Plains 50 Cal percussion for sale or trade

« Last post by mony on Today at 05:43:48 AM »

You’ll need to post some good pics, I believe, to get any interest.
Dave

5

Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: .54 Rifle FS Donation To Benefit The ALR

« Last post by Flintgun on Today at 05:26:31 AM »

Is it half stocked?  Full stocked?  Hooked breech?  Can you add photo of entire rifle?  Weight? Length of pull?

6

Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Why I love Auctions That List Guns by the Name on the Lock

« Last post by Tanselman on Today at 05:18:22 AM »

The last posting pretty well sums up what the original posting was all about. Thanks.

Shelby Gallien

7

Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Daniel Coats on Today at 05:16:53 AM »

I wanna see a miniature flintlock in a bottle.

8

Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Daryl on Today at 04:35:04 AM »

There is a Dutch fellow here at ALR who makes miniatures as well, is there not?
I am sorry, but his name escapes me. A.L. are his initials, I think?

9

Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Horn 59

« Last post by Blackthorn on Today at 04:18:49 AM »

Beautiful work as always. 

10

Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Jim Kibler on Today at 04:17:53 AM »

I’m with Mike.  I’m all for doing what makes you happy, but I ask why as well.

Rich,

That’s neat that Damien Connolly is your neighbor.  I recall seeing his work 10 years ago and being super impressed.