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Offline Ken G

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Mike Brooks on the Blog
« on: June 01, 2010, 03:49:01 PM »
Mike,
I've always thought you did a great job aging rifles but the one on the blog this morning is outstanding.  Nice touch with the librty on the top of the butt stock.  The overall look is really believable aging to me. 
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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 06:41:32 PM »
Thanks Ken, It was a fun gun to build. I built it for Dan Pharris's personal enjoyment, I know how much he likes this type of gun. ;D
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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 09:29:42 PM »
Very nice Mike. Lots of nice little touches. The one that got me was the shortened trigger guard, I like that, it's a good expression of what the gun is supposed to be. It has a  good feel to it, keep up the good work.
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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010, 07:46:23 AM »
Completely cool. Love it.
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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 03:32:18 PM »
Thanks guys much appreciated. This sort of stuff isn't for everybody I suspect. ;)
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Offline Ken G

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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 03:59:35 PM »
I looks to be one of those fun kind of builds where you had some artistic license.  Turned out great. 
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Re: Mike Brooks on the Blog
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2010, 09:31:10 PM »
If i had a cabin up in the Mtns I would hang it over the fireplace..... only som guy would probably accuse me of stealing  his family heirloom!! :o :o ;D
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