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Offline axelp

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Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« on: November 07, 2016, 06:24:52 PM »
Outstanding gun by Ian Pratt. I really like that. The subtle painted design-- seriously nice -- Is this a copy of an historically accurate treatment? I have seen painted guns that I am not so much fond of, but I like this a lot. very nice Mr. Pratt.

http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2016/11/painted-gun-by-ian-pratt.html
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2016, 07:27:30 PM »
That is exceptionally cool. I'd have probably went with a fowling guard, but that's just me. Who ever it was built for or buys it will be getting a very interesting, unique gun.
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2016, 11:40:57 PM »
Certainly is a beautiful piece of work! I never thought I'd like a painted gun but this one is just plain amazing!
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2016, 12:59:22 AM »
I dont normally like painted guns but this one aint normal. I like it ;D
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2016, 01:50:16 AM »
That is a seriously nice firearm. Good work Ian!

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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2016, 02:47:41 AM »
Wow! Very nice.
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2016, 04:48:12 AM »
The tang carving makes me think of the sun.  Great buttplate extension. Truly Artistic
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2016, 05:15:06 AM »
A delightful piece. I've always enjoyed Ian's work. He's a very talented young man. Thanks for posting......Bob
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2016, 06:45:50 PM »
I was able to get my hands on this one. So much to like and so much to find hiding in the work.
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2016, 07:49:24 PM »
Quote from: James Rogers on November 08, 2016, 06:45:50 PM
I was able to get my hands on this one. So much to like and so much to find hiding in the work.
Yep, I got to handle this one at CLA this year as well.  If Ian keeps this up, he is going to turn into a pretty good gunmaker some day.  :D
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2016, 07:59:51 PM »
Quote from: David Rase on November 08, 2016, 07:49:24 PM
Quote from: James Rogers on November 08, 2016, 06:45:50 PM
I was able to get my hands on this one. So much to like and so much to find hiding in the work.
Yep, I got to handle this one at CLA this year as well.  If Ian keeps this up, he is going to turn into a pretty good gunmaker some day.  :D
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2016, 10:52:57 PM »
Yes I especially liked the carving work around the breech tang and agree it reminded me of a sun burst. Have not seen anything quite like it in that area. I'd like to see a close up of it
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2016, 02:46:35 AM »
Dave yes it is really a different affect. Was all over the gun at the CLA show too. Ian just does amazing work.  He also will go out of his way to help everyone. Someday soon I want to attend his classes.....Mike
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2016, 01:47:00 PM »
I guess I'll be the odd man out on this party, I'm not much for painted gun except the faux strips on Lemans and such.  The paint job is the best out of all I've seen, just not my thing.  Everything else about the rifle is great, I also like the carving around the tang.
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2016, 08:58:23 PM »
I also saw this at CLA.  WOW !  Liked it and all of Ian's work so much I had him put my name on his waiting list.  Only five more years to go....
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2016, 07:46:18 AM »
Way cool stuff there!
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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2017, 10:34:23 PM »
I think if I could only have one rifle this could be the one . Excellent .

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Offline WElliott

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Re: Ian Pratt's Painted gun
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2017, 07:26:39 AM »
Although I am primarily an antique longrifle collector, every piece of Ian's work stops me in my tracks. Not only is he an outstanding gunsmith of any era, Ian's creativity is amazing.
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