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Offline Lucky R A

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Under the Christmas Tree
« on: December 21, 2010, 04:42:48 AM »
      Here are three flintlocks which I recently completed.  The top gun in the first photo is a close copy of a John Shuler rifle that was once owned by a collector friend of mine.  The carving and the patch box engraving, as well as the stock architecture, are copied as nearly as possibly from the original.  The second gun down is a copy of a Joseph Angstadt that I carefully measured and photographed.  I copied the outline of the stock directly from the original.  The patch box details, ram rod pipes and the wear plate are as on the original.   The bottom rifle is in what I call the extreme Bucks Co. style.  It is deeply influenced by RCA 65.  I find that this gun fits and handles like a dream.  This gun is in 54 cal. smoothbore and is rather unadorned as ordered by the client.   The two Bucks Co. rifles will be going to their new owners at the Lewisburg show.  The Angstadt copy will be on my table there.   
       Best wishes of the Christmas Season to one and all.     Ron





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Offline rf50cal

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010, 05:37:45 AM »
I'd be happy to find any one of the three under my tree. Nice looking rifles Ron.
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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 05:40:13 AM »
Very nice work Santa. Or did the elfs make these for you.
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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2010, 05:46:59 AM »
   Geez Ron!! I sure wish my Ship would come In!!! I`d have me that bottom one in a Lefty !!  Absolutely beautiful...

        From the " Coleman and Sink Boys", have a very Merry X-Mas...
     
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2010, 02:01:37 PM »
Ron,

As usual, really nice work!  I'm kind of partial to the Shuler, just because I like the style.  I really like the over all "look" of all three.  Great finish with a subtle patina, first rate craft-manship, engraving, carving, nice work!  Someones going to be very happy...

                Ed
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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2010, 04:11:29 PM »
For some reason , I am partial to # 2.
As always ,great work :)

Alex E.
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Offline KLMoors

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2010, 04:21:44 PM »
Yikes! I'm going to go look under my tree! ;D  Beautiful work.
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2010, 04:46:23 PM »
Three Beauties Ron. Well done.

 Tim C.
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Offline Tom Currie

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2010, 04:52:38 PM »
Ron, Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm a big fan of your work. Among other things I like the soft brown color and finish  of these rifles. Would you mind sharing your finish technique ?
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Offline b bogart

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2010, 06:04:39 PM »
Ron, those are fine looking rifles! I have a soft spot for Bucks County styled rifles! And those hit the spot!!
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Pvt. Lon Grifle

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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2010, 06:17:05 PM »
Absolutely wonderful rifles from all aspects.  Merry Christmas to you.  Lon
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Offline t.caster

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2010, 08:44:20 PM »
Quote from: VAriflegun on December 21, 2010, 02:01:37 PM
Ron,

As usual, really nice work!  I'm kind of partial to the Shuler, just because I like the style.  I really like the over all "look" of all three.  Great finish with a subtle patina, first rate craft-manship, engraving, carving, nice work!  Someones going to be very happy...

                Ed

Yes, what Ed said!
You are "LUCKY" to have so much time to build these beauties!
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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2010, 02:47:01 AM »
Mr Lucky,

Thank you for sharing your incredible wares!

Happy Holidays,
 The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
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« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2010, 02:58:03 AM »
Boy oh Boy.  I just cannot say anything that hasent already been said.Congratulations   Bob
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: Under the Christmas Tree
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2010, 04:20:04 AM »
      All are beautiful but 3rd one is my favorite. Some women need makeup some don't  ;) ;D Great Finnish, what did you use?     Happy Holidays    AL
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