Author Topic: flintlock rifle finished (Read 2797 times)

Adrie luke · « **on:** July 04, 2018, 08:23:51 PM »

Today I finished my Fowler rifle on scale. As I told in my last post the walnut has a very open structure, so it splinters very easy.
I had in my mind to make silver inlay, but with this wood I do not think it will work as I want.
I am happy with the result as it is now.

Some details!

The tip of the ramrod is made of horn.

Marcruger · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:32:36 PM »

Just lovely. I like the shell carving at the tang in tiny scale. :-) God Bless, Marc

P.W.Berkuta · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:39:11 PM »

Excellent workmanship

webradbury · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:49:57 PM »

That is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing.

n stephenson · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:57:26 PM »

SWEET!!! You Sir, are a true Craftsman!! Very neat!! Thanks for posting. Nate

T*O*F · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:23:14 PM »

What is the gray finish on the barrel?

stubshaft · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2018, 10:25:16 PM »

AWESOME! What a beautiful piece of work.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2018, 01:50:11 AM »

Cool little gun. Thanks for posting.
Bob

gusd · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2018, 02:08:46 AM »

Very nice!!

Gus

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2018, 05:31:27 AM »

Adrie, I think my mind ran out of superlative adjectives to describe your work. You, Sir, are a true Craftsman!

thecapgunkid · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2018, 01:10:54 PM »

this isn't craft. It's art.

Adrie luke · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2018, 01:31:43 PM »

Dave,

You asked for the grey finish on the barrel.
I used 3M Tri-M-ite Frecut sandpaper P320.
I use it for the barrel and the lock. For me it gives a nice satin look.

Flint62Smoothie · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:27:37 PM »

Oh my ... remove the hand from the picture (which adds scale) ... and it looks like one could load it up and take it shooting!

Bravo! Your detail work on such fine parts encompasses both artistry and craftsmanship.

runastav · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2018, 04:47:42 PM »

Beautiful litle miniatyr rifle!
Runar

David Price · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2018, 05:06:34 PM »

Adrie,

You continue to amaze me. We all love seeing your work, keep those pictures coming !!!

David Price

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2018, 06:23:34 PM »

Adrie: that is a most impressive piece of work. All it needs now is a Lilliputian hunter. Great accomplishment!!

dogcreek · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2018, 12:29:33 AM »

That fowler is at once beautifully crafted and mind-boggling (due to the scale). That is quite an accomplishment.

DutchGramps · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2018, 01:40:48 PM »

I was fortunate enough to actually handle his work! Pictures are hardly able to show the incredible craftsmanship. I’m curious what will be next.....

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2018, 01:53:50 PM »

Andre your work an artistry continues to amaze us all !!!
You are indeed a truly gifted craftsman ! Thank you for sharing with us your great talent !! Oldtravler

RJD-VT · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2018, 04:13:42 PM »

Very nice Adrie, Thanks. I really enjoy builds like this.
Im curious as to the actual length of pull and overall length. I tried taking standard dimensions times .4 but got goofy numbers.
I’m especially interested in the weight. I think this is a gun my messed up shoulders could carry all day.

Bob D.

Iktomi · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2018, 04:37:29 PM »

Amazing. Well done sir!

Adrie luke · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2018, 05:24:03 PM »

Here a drawing on real scale of Track & Wolff, that I used.
I placed my rifle on scale on it, so you can see the difference.
The weight is around 500 gram. I do not no the weight of an English Fowler on full scale.

I am still thinking of what to make next, but I think I am going to use maple.
Thanks for all your support and help!

RJD-VT · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2018, 06:35:05 PM »

Thanks Adrie,
That answers all my questions. My (X .4) numbers now don’t seem that wrong. And 500 grams (1.1 pound) !!! I love it.

Bob.

Chowmi · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2018, 02:53:13 AM »

Adrie,
that fowler turned out very nice! You did a wonderful job on it.

I had the pleasure of seeing this fowler in person before it was finished, I am not surprised that it turned out so well.

How about a Colonial period (pre Revolution) rifle next Adrie?

Cheers,
Norm

Daryl · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2018, 02:39:59 AM »

Well done, Andre - that gun is special!

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