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gizamo

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Briggs built Southern Rifle
« on: June 23, 2013, 01:19:50 AM »
I asked Terry Briggs to assemble a gun from a parts set. Most of the parts were from 30 or more years back. I wanted a Southern Mountain style gun that would be a flint to percussion conversion. Lollipop tang and toe plate with a brass 3/4 moon around the termination. Nosecap mounted from underneath. A  long bannana patchbox. About 3/8" of offset with a forward cheekpiece was another request. Really wanted a scrape finish...  yep......I am a PITA.

When he called and told me to pick her up, I figured she would be wrapped around a tree a the bottom of his driveway... ;D



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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2013, 02:54:12 AM »
I like it ;D
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Offline Kermit

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2013, 03:34:24 AM »
Now there's a southern rifle that talks to me. Terry deserves a jug of 'shine for a tip. ;)
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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2013, 05:32:20 AM »
Very nice! I especially like the banana patchbox and trigger guard. Also looks very business like; an original "black rifle". I also would be pleased with it.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2013, 03:22:36 PM »
Looks like he did a fine job.
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Offline mountainman70

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2013, 04:09:29 PM »
Rite fine mountain rifle,for sure.It would be home most anywhere.Thanks for the pics.Dave---- a jug or jar o shine would be a dang good tip.
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gizamo

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2013, 04:12:41 PM »
Mike...

He really did!  The early Green Mtn. Barrel was slightly swamped, the Roller set trigger was inset, and he made the sights.  

Best part is.... I get to shoot it tomorrow with Terry and his neighbor - Roy Stroh.  ;D
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MarkEngraver

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2013, 03:41:36 AM »
Sweet rifle !
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Offline PPatch

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2013, 04:15:15 PM »
That is one beautiful shoot'n iron. Bet that patch box was a bear to install.

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2013, 07:30:35 AM »
That's a real nice job. I like the dark look.   8)
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Offline Hawken62_flint

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2013, 10:06:52 PM »
Love these no-nonsense working guns.  My Tennessee is my favorite for hunting.  There is just something about them that begs to be carried in the woods.  Great rifle, even if it is a "cap" gun.
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Offline Robby

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Re: Briggs built Southern Rifle
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2013, 12:19:22 AM »
He did a real nice job gizamo!!!
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