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Offline David Price

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A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« on: May 13, 2020, 03:55:35 PM »
A couple of days ago I received an unexpected package in the mail from my good friend Adri Luke.  It contained a wonderful letter that I will keep forever,  telling me, among other things,  that he was sending this surprise present.  When I opened the package here was this wonderful little walnut box, and inside was the most beautiful little flintlock lock I have ever seen.  Needless to say I was speechless.



















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Offline t.caster

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2020, 04:07:01 PM »
W O W ! I'd be speechless!
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2020, 04:17:11 PM »
A first class gift from a first class friend I would say. Congrats to you and to friendship.  :)
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Offline heinz

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2020, 04:39:40 PM »
Super work! 
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2020, 04:48:13 PM »
WOW - David, what a special gift - He is an artist with the miniatures and the metal work, and a very special person! that is awesome

That's fantastic! - Miss our shop time together -

Jon 
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2020, 04:57:01 PM »
It's beautiful, David!
Are you going to use it on your next 42" barreled rifle?
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Offline Roger B

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2020, 04:58:46 PM »
Friendship like that is priceless!
Roger B.
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Offline Bob McBride

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2020, 05:28:29 PM »
A little perfection. Too cool.
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2020, 05:55:11 PM »
What a wonderful surprise from a great friend. I know you're proud to have them both. Thanks for sharing this.
Bob
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2020, 06:33:24 PM »
A fine gift from a special friend is something you will treasure forever.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2020, 08:28:21 PM »
Wow - just - - - - WOW!
Special gift indeed.
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2020, 09:02:46 PM »
I agree with Daryl, Wow just Wow! A treasure to be treasured for sure, thanks for sharing.
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2020, 09:04:42 PM »
Beautiful workmanship.

Best regards
Rolf
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2020, 09:48:49 PM »
AMAZING workmanship and friendship like that is something to be cherished  ;).
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2020, 09:50:37 PM »
Outstanding work.I get tired even thinking about the work in that
little jewel.What are the dimensions on that lock?
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2020, 03:52:41 AM »
Very cool and thoughtful!

I love miniatures ,
Jeff
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2020, 05:05:04 AM »
W I C K E D    A W E S O M E    ... as only a guy from Boston can say it!
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Offline Adrie luke

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2020, 10:05:25 PM »
David,

I had the honour to see and to hold the rifles of Norm [chowmi].
After that I had the honour to visit you and your shop with all the Flintlock rifles and swivel breeches.
I saw the silvercasting rifle made by Jon [Kingsbury Arms].
I cannot show you my rifles and shop, the present brings a little part of my world to yours.
All the members always say "you have to hold a real Flintlock rifle ones", well I did that in your shop.
By showing your present on ALR you have given my a real stroke over my head!

Adrie
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2020, 10:20:23 PM »
Adrie, That is beautiful craftsmanship, and an even more beautiful gift for a friend.  Until you see it with a full sized lock, it looks just like a big one.  The presentation box with label is exceptional as well.  I dare say you could sell a few of these on ALR if you made more.  Just wonderful.  God Bless,   Marc
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Offline Chowmi

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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2020, 06:37:54 AM »
David,
That is beautiful!  What a wonderful gift from Adrie. 

I will confess that I knew he was sending it to you and couldn't wait to hear that you had it!  You have given him the gift of mentorship, and now he has given you some of his fine work in return. 

Have you tried it with a flint?  It will spark, I am sure, and it will make you smile!

All the best to you and Esther,

Norm
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Cheers,
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Re: A SURPRISE PRESENT FROM HOLLAND
« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2020, 07:51:26 AM »
You may try about #7 shot, thin piece of silk for a patch.  Prob  about 2 or 3 grains of 4-FG powder.
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