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leatherman

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Latest Schippers work
« on: February 06, 2012, 02:08:50 AM »
Just got my Chambers English Sporting rifle kit back from John Schippers and had to show you all what his new book will teach you. Just have to practice for 50 years or so.
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leatherman

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Re: Latest Schippers work
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012, 02:17:13 AM »
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Daryl

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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 02:20:30 AM »
OPh BOY! Isn't that lovely!
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Offline smylee grouch

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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2012, 03:13:32 AM »
Double wow, you have to be a very happy camper. Words just dont cover it. Smylee
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2012, 04:46:02 AM »
Lets see 50 years practice, if I start now I should be able to do that by the time I am 112. What do you think, Should I go for it? ;D

Ronnie

P.S. I don't think I would ever be that good. That is fantastic work.
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leatherman

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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2012, 04:57:37 AM »
Reading his book makes you think you can do it. If you dont have it, you should get it.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Latest Schippers work
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2012, 05:44:26 AM »
I forgot to mention on my first post that the gun with out the fantastic engraving is still a great looking gun. With the engraving it just adds more frosting to the cake.    Smylee
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Offline Beaverman

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« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2012, 06:56:24 AM »
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Latest Schippers work
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2012, 07:02:18 AM »
When I saw the first photos I thought they were drawings.   How did you get that effect?
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2012, 04:58:32 PM »
The engraving is awesome!! Who did the beautiful carving??
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Re: Latest Schippers work
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2012, 08:49:28 PM »
I managed to live almost 50 years and never been jealous once in my life......
....UNTIL NOW, THAT IS!!!!

Congratulations, that is a thing of beauty.
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2012, 10:46:04 PM »
Leatherman, you've made a good investment.  John's engraving compliments an already fabulous firearm.  I just received my copy of his book, "Engraving Historic Firearms" and I've been savouring his work and techniques.  Yours is another fine example.

Now, take it out and shoot it.
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Offline Eric Smith

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Re: Latest Schippers work
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2012, 11:08:47 PM »
That is beautifully work. I'm green with envy.
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« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2012, 04:54:17 AM »
The rifle is one of Chambers kits that I fininished/ carved. Just goes to show how a quality kit can be turned into something special. This baby is going to Africa this June to hopefully take some plains game. Just like the originals were built for. John took these pictures before he sent the rifle to me so he is also quite the photographer too.
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