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Offline northup87

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Just another to add to the over the comb..
« on: April 12, 2009, 06:52:48 PM »
As I haven't posted pictures before, and the amount I deemed nessecary to post, I decided to open another topic as not to take from Kens topic about over the comb tangs. Its hard to see in the photos but it has a seemless iron wrap around the whole rifle.... This are few pictures of the rifle my father just finished up, its name is moon...







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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2009, 07:07:52 PM »
An amazing techical tour de force and really beautiful too!
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2009, 07:16:36 PM »
Tell your Father, that is a BEAUTIFUL job he did there.  That seamless iron wrap inlet is something to be proud of!
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Offline Brian

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2009, 08:44:01 PM »
Wow!
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2009, 08:48:15 PM »
Very cool, that has a lot of style.  Thanks for posting the pics-
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2009, 09:12:29 PM »
WOW that rifle suits me to a "T"  I would love to see some closeups. tim
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2009, 09:27:19 PM »
Beautiful work. I love the patch box. I am still though trying to understand how it works and how it is made. Is that a wood lid bordered by the iron? More pictures of it would be nice.
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Offline Brian

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2009, 09:55:15 PM »
Northup87

I may have missed something and if I did please forgive me, but it occurs to me - is your Dad a member of this forum?  And if not - please extend my compliments to him and suggest he might want to sign on.  I'm sure he'd receive a warm welcome.
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2009, 10:49:36 PM »
Remarkable skill, and execution.
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Offline Ben I. Voss

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2009, 11:37:54 PM »
Just amazing the talent out there! Fantastic job.
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Offline Roger Fisher

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2009, 02:26:30 AM »
Even thinking about doing that wrap around gives me a headache.  Fine work! :)
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Offline Ken G

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2009, 02:59:31 AM »
That's some increadable work!  Really amazing steel work.  Thanks for posting the pics.   I too would like to see some close up shots. 
Ken
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2009, 03:04:02 AM »
  Now this is my idea of a "masterpiece". Very skillfully done.Gotta love these iron mounted Tennessee Mountain rifles. The wrap-around is mind boggling.Great work.
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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2009, 03:43:34 AM »
wow! two of the finest rifles i,ve ever seen within a week.
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« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2009, 04:22:10 AM »
Exquisite work. That is also gorgeous stripe. We need to see more of this craftsmans work. Thank you for sharing and keeping the rest of us dreaming.
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Offline Steve Bookout

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2009, 04:54:34 AM »
Fellers, that ain't work or craftsmanship.  It's a labor of love if ever I saw one.  Iam really glad to have seen these photos.  Cheers, Bookie
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Offline northup87

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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2009, 09:50:55 PM »
Ill try and work on getting some close up photos and some commentary on building it tommorow, My father also wants to thanks all of you for your praise on the rifle...
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2009, 11:05:30 PM »
Do you and your father have names?  It would be nice to know who is doing this quality of work.  (that means an introduction might be nice)
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2009, 05:49:57 PM »
Did he inlay the forward end of the comb tang on top of the rear tang of the barrel? Appears the front of the rifle buttplate was extended forward.

Hoot Al
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« Reply #19 on: April 14, 2009, 06:08:41 PM »
 You guys just keep on flooring me with talent,keep it going please!
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Re: Just another to add to the over the comb..
« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2009, 07:14:37 PM »
very nicely done. there are more details in this rifle then first appear. I am sure he spent a considerable amount of time and patience on this one.
Great Job.
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