Author Topic: North Carolina Rifle (Read 18563 times)

greybeard · « **Reply #25 on:** August 25, 2015, 09:14:11 PM »

I use a similar box release but my pin is under the side plate and you must squees the lower corner of the side plate to release the catch. You have to relieve the wood under the side plate of course . Bob

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Marcruger · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2015, 12:44:00 AM »

The bee and skep hive were an early symbol for North Carolina. It is still used by some municipalities. I am guessing NC was importing honey bees from Europe.

Here is a North Carolina 3 dollar bill from Colonial times. Note the skep hive on a stand with bees buzzing around.

So the hive is appropriate on there.

Pennsylvania Dutchman · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:26:54 AM »

Beautiful rifle! Very nicely done!
Mark

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:17:37 AM »

Ed,

I am late to the party, but that rifle is a fine rifle. I would expect nothing less of you. I really like the nice job you did with the pb release.

rich pierce · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:59:18 AM »

Ed, you're on my top 10 list of makers whose work I enjoy looking forward to. This one reinforces that.

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 29, 2015, 06:12:56 PM »

Quote from: Ed Wenger on August 25, 2015, 05:07:06 PM

You'll love the book. Lots of really nice rifles, and very well done.

Ed

Ed,

You're right; I got the book yesterday and it's a winner. The only thing I wish it had was some specification data on the rifles like Dave Hansen inserted in his "An Intimate Look at The American Longrifle, It's art and Evolution". But it's a great publication none the less that I think anyone with a fondness for Southern Rifles would thoroughly enjoy it.

Mole Eyes

gunmaker · « **Reply #31 on:** August 29, 2015, 06:53:44 PM »

did you use a frizzen spring as part of catch ?

nosrettap1958 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:10:21 PM »

Ed, what cold blue solution did you use?

t.caster · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:03:40 PM »

Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on August 25, 2015, 06:01:58 AM

This rifle has major cool factor! Workmanship is superlative. Just love it!!

My sentiments exsactly

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #34 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:00:24 PM »

I like everything about that rifle Ed!! It is beautiful architecture and '"elegantly" decorated!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #35 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:41:45 PM »

BEEHIVE: Symbolic of systematized industry. What one may not be able to accomplish alone may be easily performed when all work together at one task.

http://clockofdestiny.com/mh.htm

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2015, 01:41:18 AM »

Thanks again, everyone.

Thanks for the info on the beehive, Marc and Tim.

The spring used in the catch is a piece of old hand saw blade. I used tin snips to cut a piece to size, filed a sharp edge on one side, then bent it to shape by gently heating. The sharp edge was then driven into the wood as shown. I've used metal banding material in the past for similar uses, but much prefer the saw blades as their stiffer, and I feel, make for better springs. They file fairly easily and are tempered such that if you don't over heat, you really shouldn't have to do any heat treating.

The cold blue solution used is Birchwood Casey Super Blue. I apply it with a maroon scotch brite pad, then rub back with another piece of dry pad. I used to rub back with motor oil or WD-40, but have found the dry pad doesn't work as aggressively and it's easier to control the color. Not really a big deal because if you go too far, you can simply re-apply the cold blue and try again.

Thanks again!

Ed

nosrettap1958 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2015, 05:21:06 AM »

Thank You Ed!!!! That information was really helpful.

acorn20 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:30:46 PM »

Great looking rifle Ed. Nicely done.

Dan

C Wallingford · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:08:24 PM »

Ed, that is a very nice rifle. I keep coming back to admire it every day. Super job!

BillingsDave · « **Reply #40 on:** September 04, 2015, 03:09:56 AM »

Quote from: aka tallbear on August 25, 2015, 01:42:39 AM

Very nice Ed as always!!! Love the patch box,just perfect.What's the significance of the beehive Masonic,Mormon or something else??

Mitch

The beehive could be Masonic. We find that is mentioned as early as 1724 connected to Freemasonry. It represents "industry". It teaches that the Mason should ever be industrious in releaving our fellow creatures who are in want.

Dave

KLMoors · « **Reply #41 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:57:00 AM »

Whoa, what a sharp looking gun Ed. Sweeeeet!

B Shipman · « **Reply #42 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:16:36 AM »

Good looking rifle all around.

Bear62 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 13, 2015, 03:58:20 PM »

Another very nicely done rifle Ed, your work is outstanding. I really like the detail pic of the patch box release mechanism, that pic is very helpful. Chris

Hungry Horse · « **Reply #44 on:** September 13, 2015, 07:42:53 PM »

Ed;

It's hard to find something on this gun to praise you on, that hasn't already been mentioned. So, I will just say I agree with the others.
I will praise you highly for thinking of using a neutral backdrop, and good lighting, for your great pictures. It is so frustrating to try to discern fine detail, when the backdrop is something crazy busy, like a woodpile, or a patterned bedspread, or quilt, or even a fence lighted from above, by the sun, leaving much of the fine details in the shadows. These are great picture, of a great gun.

Hungry Horse

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #45 on:** September 14, 2015, 04:15:28 AM »

Thanks again, everyone....

Glad the photos of the box release were helpful, Chris.

Believe it or not, the photos were taken with my iPhone 6. Per Bill Shipman's advice, I try to take them on a cloudy day, or early / late day. It's also helpful to use a dull backdrop, and I find the burlap does well.

Thanks again, all

Ed

flatsguide · « **Reply #46 on:** September 14, 2015, 04:35:14 AM »

Beautiful rifle! Well done! The line along the comb and the line extending from the tail of the lock almost to the patch box adds a nice note of grace.
Regards, Richard

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