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Offline bama

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My son's first build with pictures
« on: September 12, 2015, 12:38:57 AM »
My son has come to help me in my shop and this is his first build. I think he did a very good job please make him feel welcomed.

I have had these parts in my shop for some time and he wanted to build something so here are the results.

Kentucky Fowler by Derek

Colerain 62 cal Octagon to to Round tapered barrel
L&R English Lock
Simple Trigger
Maple stock
Iron butt plate, trigger guard, and thimbles
Brass band at nose cap location





























This is the first shot out of the gun at 25 yards. I only had one 62 cal ball laying around, we will fire a few more later when I get some cast up. It fired super fast, I have a video of Derek firing it the first time and am going to post it on You Tube. Search under Calvary Longrifle LLC videos.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2015, 12:45:31 AM »
Looks like he got some of the old mans talent. I like the gun ;D
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Offline FDR

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2015, 12:59:39 AM »
You can tell he has an excellant teacher! Nice first gun.
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Offline PPatch

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2015, 01:07:26 AM »
Really nice first gun Derek! Welcome to the forum and please do show us how she shoots after you've punched some paper with it.

dave
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2015, 03:39:16 AM »
Outstanding job Derick. You have made your father very proud,  as well as all of us. We all love to see the younger generation get involved in building these fine guns and many wish their first gun was this nice. Congratulations you have a fine mentor and he's as lucky as you all . Keep up the good work.
Bob
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2015, 03:52:12 AM »
He's off to a great start.

Jeff
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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2015, 03:54:15 AM »
Very  nice! Beautiful gun!
Mark
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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2015, 06:00:01 AM »
Very nice work!
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Offline Joe S.

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2015, 01:07:18 PM »
nicely done!
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Offline Virginiarifleman

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2015, 02:42:11 PM »
Very Nice Work, Keep it up Young Man. You Done Well.
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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2015, 03:32:32 PM »
 Very nice work Derek, keep that up and the buttons will pop off your Dad's shirt.

   Tim C.
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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2015, 04:23:46 PM »
Hi Bama and Derek,
Very well done.  It is a nice looking gun!

dave
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2015, 06:33:37 PM »
Very nicely done - very good workmanship ;) On the next fowler leave the brass band at the muzzle off - to me it distracts from the gun's overall great looks - just my 2-cents.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2015, 11:02:14 PM »
Some kind of first timer gun!   Well done, to both builder and teacher. 

God Bless and best wishes,   Marc
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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2015, 02:56:07 AM »
nice gun, and the color looks outstanding!
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Offline flatsguide

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Re: My son's first build with pictures
« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2015, 04:43:38 AM »
Derek, that is a fine job you did on your first muzzle loader. Anyone would be proud to own that one!
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