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Offline Rajin cajun

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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #50 on: May 24, 2020, 01:02:28 AM »
That’s a great body of work Mr. Parker.  I know two men who will be smiling, the owner of that great rifle you just completed, and Mr. John Davidson himself. I’m sure he would be saying,”Well done son” As usual great work Jim !



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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #51 on: May 26, 2020, 03:45:32 AM »
That's an awesome looking rifle Jim.
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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #52 on: May 26, 2020, 04:53:43 AM »
 That gun bears a lot of resemblances to a Davidson gun in my collection! Nice job Jim!!!
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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #53 on: May 26, 2020, 05:09:42 AM »
Stoner, it should resemble your rifle. It was on the bench next to this build for pretty much most of the build. I appreciate the loan of your rifle, it was indeed a big help.  ;D ;D
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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #54 on: May 26, 2020, 05:31:26 AM »
Outstanding, Jim. Thanks for sharing this project will us.
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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #55 on: June 16, 2020, 01:40:45 PM »
The John Davidson rifle went home to Florida yesterday. It functioned flawlessly and for the first time firing a flintlock the new owner did quite well.









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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #56 on: June 16, 2020, 03:02:45 PM »
Great rifle, Jim...and look what a smile on the new owners face!  He certainly picked a fine rifle for his first muzzleloading rifle!

Awesome!

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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2020, 04:26:31 PM »
Hi Jim,
Great authentic rifle!!  Is the barrel rust blued?  It has a really deep color.

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Re: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020)
« Reply #58 on: June 18, 2020, 04:50:09 AM »
Thanks everyone who have followed this thread and everyone who has commented. Dave , I did rust blue the barrel and the lock.
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