Pix For Hugh

[flehto]

Here's the pics...Fred

[CoSnipe]

Very nice I like it. I especially like the deep carving.nice work

[smylee grouch]

Snappy looking gun. I like it.

[Mark Elliott]

Very creative with the carving and engraving.

[smart dog]

Beautiful Fred!!

Graceful and cleanly made.  Your carving is unique and very attractive.  Is that a Scottish cloak pin?

dave

[flehto]

Hi Dave....I'm completely ignorant as to what a "Scottish Cloak Pin" is. Thanks to all for the kind words. These pics were requested by Hugh and had trouble attaching to an e-mail, so did this......Fred

[SBachner]

I think the "Scottish cloak pin" reference is directed at the carving behind the tang closest to the butt.

[flehto]

Mark....despite the macular degeneration of both retinas, I can still do the carving, but the engraving is done by Tim Adlam...a friend of 25 yrs.  Thanks for the kind words.....Fred

[Joe S.]

very pretty rifle, I think it looks great

[Mikeh]

         
Remarkable carving to say the least, especially with the retina issue. Beautiful rifle to say the least. I'm a buck's co. fan anyway and that one sure don't have any short falls.
                                                                                                              Mikeh

[Spinner]

Beautifully done Fred, as always!

[bob hertrich]

Very nice. What size barrel did you use. Is it based on a particular original? I am interested in building a similar style gun but am concerned about getting it to look right. Are there any plans out there that would help me get the architecture correct. Would a Dave Keck Verner style pre carved be a good way to start?   

[smokinbuck]

Fred,
A beautiful rifle to say the least. Having macular degeneration in one eye, I am doubly impressed with your carving. I can't see straight lines or complete circles so I can only imagine what you put yourself through.
Mark

[flehto]

Bob Hertrich....th Rice bbl is a .50 cal. "B" weight  X 46". This bbl contributes to a nice, long slender Bucks County. The  architecture of this BC is pretty close to one by Shuler, but the rest of the LR is only inspired by him....but has many "standard"  BC features.

The Verner BC  precarves on the market have  straight comblines, whereas Shulers and some other BC makers have a slightly curved combline, Also the Verner has a different Bplate . The Verner precarve will not make a Shuler BC.

Don't know of any building plans for a Shuler. I build from a blank and have the bbl  and RR work done by Dave Race....he is able to produce a very thin web of slightly over 1/16" which again contributes  to a very slender LR.

If you want more features and tips on building a Shuler BC LR, contact me by e-mail....glad to share .

Yes...macular degeneration causes straight lines to be curves and areas of  a view to be non-existant.  In a sentence, words have missing letters. W/o an "Optivisor. building LRs would be impossible. .....Fred

 

[bob hertrich]

Fred, thanks for the offer I am currently finishing a pistol but upon completion I will get in touch with you. thanks again.

[Jerry V Lape]

Nice work.  I would have liked to see photo of the cheek piece side of buttstock.  Maybe you could add it?

[flehto]

Here's the cheek side and thanks to all for the kind words.....Fred

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Great rifle Fred.  Your signature bold carving - extremely well executed.  I started using magnification for everything I do in the shop, years ago.  I'd be lost without it.

Taylor

[Daryl]

Hey Fred - lovely rifle. Who's Hugh?

[thimble rig]

Awesome looking rifle Sir.The bucks county rifles are my favorite.And you do an outstanding job recreating them.

[Daryl]

Here's the cheek side and thanks to all for the kind words.....Fred

FRED - that is exceptional imho. Literally exceptional. Well done man - the colouring, the shading, the CARVING - NICE~!.
yeah I know you think I spelled colouring wrong - not. LOL