Author Topic: NEW TURKEY GUN (Read 3643 times)

jim alford · « **on:** February 13, 2020, 03:12:01 AM »

This is the latest project to emerge from the inner sanctum of my shop. It is a 12 gauge composite fowler with hand forged mounts and English walnut stock.

Kevin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2020, 03:26:22 AM »

Jim,

Looks like good times ahead with a smoothbore like that. I'm curious, how is the front of the triggerguard anchored? I enlarged the photo but can't quite tell.

Thanks for sharing,

Kevin

FALout · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2020, 04:38:36 AM »

What do you mean by “composite Fowler” ?
Nice looking Fowler by the way.

jim alford · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2020, 07:04:33 AM »

Kevin- the forward end of the trigger guard is mortised into the stock.I copied the idea from a gun built by Ken Gahagen.
FALout-to me,composite means a gun made from random or handmade parts.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2020, 12:19:28 PM »

I like it. Lots

BOB HILL · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2020, 03:43:10 PM »

Nice looking gun, Jim. Looks like a quick handling one. Thanks for posting.
Bob

Bob McBride · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2020, 04:11:27 PM »

Quote from: FALout on February 13, 2020, 04:38:36 AM

What do you mean by “composite Fowler” ?
Nice looking Fowler by the way.

‘Composite’ means it’s not strictly based on a particular school.

Very nice work.

Percy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2020, 04:55:12 PM »

Very nice job. Great piece of walnut too.
Percy

Marcruger · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2020, 05:22:01 PM »

You sure do create appealing and functional art sir. Great warm finishes. I want to take it shooting. God bless, Marc

Buckskinner · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2020, 11:22:50 PM »

That is sexy... Long beards beware!!!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2020, 01:17:40 AM »

Jim very nice looking gun...good clean lines...Oldtravler

t.caster · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2020, 02:12:01 AM »

Very nice smoothie! Coulda fooled me on the walnut! With that much stripe it looks like curly maple.

B.Barker · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2020, 04:12:35 AM »

Good looking turkey thumper. Did you have the barrel jug choked?

Tim · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2020, 04:47:23 AM »

That is one sweet looking Gobbler Stopper.
If it shoots half as good as it looks You will put a hurting on those long beards for sure.

rick/pa · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2020, 05:11:53 AM »

Very nice. The beauty is in its simplicity. The wood is just icing on the cake. Have fun!

taco650 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2020, 03:01:09 AM »

Quote from: rick/pa on February 14, 2020, 05:11:53 AM

Very nice. The beauty is in its simplicity. The wood is just icing on the cake. Have fun!

Ditto! That thing is sweet!!!

DBoone · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2020, 06:10:10 PM »

Super job! Speaks volumes! Well said by Rick/Pa......

ssettle · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2020, 08:43:13 PM »

Very nice love the wood

David G · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2020, 09:20:38 PM »

Very pleasing gun you made right there ! Curious too, if there’s any choke in it?

RickH · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2020, 10:30:10 PM »

Beautiful gun and I'm sure you'll have a great time hunting with that one! Can I ask what you used for finish on the stock, it sure is a fantastic finish.
Thanks for sharing!

thecapgunkid · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2020, 10:54:11 PM »

A turkey should be proud to be shot with this gun

jim alford · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2020, 11:18:52 PM »

No choke on the barrel.The finish is a mixture of True Oil,boiled linseed oil & turpentine.The first couple of coats,the wood really soaks the stuff in.I let it set for a couple of hours & then rub it back.I continue the process until the the desired finish is achieved.It is NOT a quick finish to apply.I don't really keep track,but probably 30+ coats.I use the same process on maple except I add a SMALL amount of stain to the mixture.The ratio is APPROXIMATELY equal parts True Oil & BLO with a dribble of turpentine.

will payne · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2020, 02:33:02 AM »

That’s looks very pretty and nice I love the finish you used. Looks very cool

and fun.

Daryl · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2020, 03:53:18 AM »

A very nice, comfortable looking gun for hunting. Well done.
I do like the finish and the wood choice as well. Nice.

jim alford · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2020, 03:16:52 AM »

Thanks for all the kind words.It's nice to get some positive reinforcements on our endeavors.The wood surprised me. I knew it was a fairly good piece,but it just kept getting better as it was worked. Sometimes a guy gets lucky.

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