Author Topic: Building my Bonewitz (Read 2218 times)

Bonnie54 · « **on:** January 27, 2021, 02:54:51 PM »

Hello all. My name is Brett Davis and I wanted to thank Mr. Paul Allison for is patience and guidance through my first build 1 year ago. It took me 9 months to acquire all of my parts, especially the reeves number #8 bp. and stock wood. Here is my finished John Bonewitz 54 cal. rifle with Rice golden age barrel and Dale Johnson lock from Chambers. I am really thankful for Paul's friendship and instruction. I am truly humbled that this man took the time to teach me how to build in this longrifle culture. Thank you for an amazing journey and introducing me to those good men down at the LMLRC.

Monty59 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2021, 03:26:32 PM »

Hello Brett,very nice rifle you are a very talented builder !

Monty

Bonnie54 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2021, 03:37:43 PM »

Thanks Monty!

LilysDad · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2021, 06:08:11 PM »

Was that your first carving as well??? Wonderful!

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2021, 06:10:00 PM »

Great story and experience. Looks like a great teacher-student partnership!

Bob Roller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2021, 06:19:33 PM »

My first build reduced the value of all the parts.This is an outstanding first time rifle.
First class parts and an equal build.
Bob Roller

Bonnie54 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2021, 06:50:49 PM »

Lilysdad, yes sir it was my first everything. Carving, inletting of parts, tang filing, lock mortise. It was an awesome experience with a great man

Richard · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2021, 07:29:06 PM »

Brett, Excellent work on your first build. You are lucky to have such mentorship.

scottmc · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2021, 09:24:48 PM »

Paul Allison has been my teacher for many years and if u can handle the criticism and put up with minute details, he's a great teacher! I owe him a ton like Brett. The difference is Brett took off immediately as noted by his pictures (and I still lumber along 🤣). I saw this rifle when being shot at our club and it's a beauty for sure. The man's got talent!

Daryl · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2021, 09:25:11 PM »

Quote from: Bob Roller on January 27, 2021, 06:19:33 PM

My first build reduced the value of all the parts.This is an outstanding first time rifle.
First class parts and an equal build.
Bob Roller

Ditto!!
Well done, Bonnie54.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2021, 10:59:58 PM »

Looks to me like a good teacher had a good student.

You have a very attractive rifle there, and quite an impressive first effort.

Jeff

utseabee · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2021, 01:53:27 AM »

There is definitely a lot of natural talent there! Paul Allison is a mentor for me as well, but my work doesn't come anywhere close to that. Some us us have it and some of us don't. Brett certainly has it.

StevenV · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2021, 02:11:08 AM »

Bret know the man very well. He is the one that started me probably 30 yrs. ago. Very giving and willing to teach so long as your willing to listen. I still talk with Paul frequently. As for your first gun, very nice to say the least, some more pics of patch box and carving please. StevenV

Jim Spray · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2021, 02:38:31 AM »

Great looking rifle for sure. If I remember right I threw my first one in the trash. Very well done.

Bonnie54 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2021, 02:56:21 AM »

Think you gents for your kind words. I am truly humbled. Thank you Scotty and John Thank you Scotty and John

Clint · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2021, 05:10:15 AM »

Nine months to gather the parts.... That rifle will be shot, passed down, sold ,traded and shot again long after we are gone. Nice job.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2021, 05:25:50 AM »

Great job, Brett, and welcome to the obsession! You did it the right way having someone talented like Paul to mentor you through the process. What’s next?

Ed

flatsguide · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2021, 06:22:58 AM »

Great build and carving, you have a good mentor.
Cheers Richard

hawkeye · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2021, 10:42:00 AM »

Nice rifle, for the first build.
Hats off, I love the carving on this one
Great job

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2021, 11:26:12 AM »

It always amazes me just how good some first builds can be. This one stands out as what I would like to see more of. Really interesting and well done!

Bonnie54 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2021, 12:59:55 PM »

My next build will be helping my 10 year old daughter put together a Chambers Little feller kit in 50 caliber and I am also trying to gather parts for a Jaeger.

577SXS · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2021, 02:02:53 PM »

Really nicely done. Beautiful wood.

rick/pa · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2021, 07:42:44 PM »

You did an amazing job! As Mr. Roller and others have said, my first rifle also reduced the value of the parts. LOL. Good luck with one for your daughter. Always good to get more young ones involved in the sport, especially the girls..... Rick, proud father of two daughters.

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