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Johann

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Hudson Valley fowler
« on: July 18, 2015, 06:25:55 PM »
Hello 'yall,
I have been considering building a Hudson Valley style fowler, but I have one obstacle first (aside from time, of course).... the barrel. Where in Sam's hill does one find a barrel that would be long enough for an accurate rendition of such a long gun?
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2015, 07:17:39 PM »
Ed Rayl 1-304-364-8269 be prepared to wait.  Or Charles Burton don't have his info, but hear his work is 1st rate....Tom
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2015, 08:26:14 PM »
Quote from: gunmaker on July 18, 2015, 07:17:39 PM
Ed Rayl 1-304-364-8269 be prepared to wait.  Or Charles Burton don't have his info, but hear his work is 1st rate....Tom

Charlie Burton is FCI Barrels http://fcibarrels.tripod.com/   Yes his work is first rate from my experience and I intend to buy more barrels from him in the future.

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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2015, 08:42:16 PM »
Quote from: Johann on July 18, 2015, 06:25:55 PM
Hello 'yall,
I have been considering building a Hudson Valley style fowler, but I have one obstacle first (aside from time, of course).... the barrel. Where in Sam's hill does one find a barrel that would be long enough for an accurate rendition of such a long gun?

Mike Brooks posted a picture of a Hudson Valley style fowler he made that had a barrel long enough to double as a firehouse pole.  I don't recall where he got the barrel, but perhaps someone else knows or Mike could tell you if you contacted him. 

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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2015, 10:59:17 PM »
Bobby Hoyt will make any length you want.
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2015, 11:36:02 PM »
The barrel that Mike used on that gun was made by Bennie Coogle of Ga. I don't have contact info. for Bennie and don't know if he's still making barrels.     Bob
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Johann

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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2015, 11:47:46 PM »
Thank you all for all the references! Now I have starting point for making a Long not-a-Rifle.
« Last Edit: July 18, 2015, 11:49:54 PM by Johann »
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2015, 02:55:09 AM »
I think Rayl will do 72" :o ....Tom
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2015, 08:03:30 AM »
Quote from: gunmaker on July 19, 2015, 02:55:09 AM
I think Rayl will do 72" :o ....Tom

I have used a 72" 12 bore barrel Ed made but IIRC  Ed told me he changed machines since that barrel and can only do up to 66".
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2015, 02:30:27 PM »
You can get two 66", and Taylor's machine shop can put them together for you.....mr Taylor can do magic!

But then the wood will be a special booger to find..... :o

ONE day.......I'm gonna build a "wall gun"......

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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2015, 08:04:30 PM »
I hope you aren't referring to me, or to my ability!  You have me confused with some immortal!!
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2015, 08:49:49 PM »
Back in the day Getz (Don) would make a 72" barrel octagon to round fine threaded at the wedding band that I thought was unique until I handled a old trade gun at the Rockwell Museum in Corning NY with a 72" barrel that was threaded and the stock was spliced at the entry thimble.
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2015, 12:35:07 AM »
Just buy mine and save yourself a lot of work. ;D
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Re: Hudson Valley fowler
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2015, 02:04:28 AM »
Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 19, 2015, 08:04:30 PM
I hope you aren't referring to me, or to my ability!  You have me confused with some immortal!!

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