Gillespie rifle question

[Ezra]

I can never remember, which pattern Gillespie rifle is the one without a buttplate?  Mathew or Harvey?  Thanks.


Ez

[Long Ears]

Bet Dennis knows the answer to that! Bob

http://www.gillespierifles.com/

[Ezra]

Yes, I was hoping he would chime in.


Ez

[David Rase]

Ez,
There is a Matthew Gillespie rifle in the Bill Iviy's book on N.C. rifles with no buttplate, as well as a John Gillespie.  Other John and Harvey Gillespie rifles in Ivy's book have buttplates.
Dave

[Eric Smith]

Why would anyone build a rifle without a buttplate? 

[Long Ears]

Cause they are correct and way cool when done correctly. IMHO, Bob

[Dennis Glazener]

I can never remember, which pattern Gillespie rifle is the one without a buttplate?  Mathew or Harvey?  Thanks

Ez

Ez sorry, been busy today and didn't see your question. I have two Gillespie patterns the Mathew is after my Mathew rifle and it has no buttplate. But Mathew made them with and without buttplates. The other pattern is one of a rifle that Mathew's son Harvey made and it has a buttplate. I have never seen one of his rifles without a buttplate.

I have seen several of his brother John's rifles without buttplates and some with them.
Dennis