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Offline jim alford

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HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« on: May 18, 2021, 02:31:25 AM »
My latest creation I tried to put together a few ideas to build something a little different. In some areas I somewhat copied an original and in other areas I drifted. Hopefully the end result makes sence. All hand forged mounts of brass, copper and iron {actually mild steel} and a Hickory under rib.


























Offline Stoner creek

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2021, 02:36:48 AM »
Nice.
That guy over there in Bremerton is rubbing off on you.
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Offline Angus

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2021, 02:41:56 AM »
That is sweet! Nice work.

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2021, 02:44:03 AM »
Nice clean looking rifle, sleek too.

Offline Ken G

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2021, 02:54:43 AM »
Beautiful rifle.  Super clean finish and architecture.  Double base front site is a nice touch.  Is that a wooden under rib? 

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Offline jim alford

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2021, 03:20:05 AM »
STONER, your probably correct and it does seem kind of perverted for guys up here in the N.W. to be building these Southern Mountain Guns. Oh well, I guess no really sane person would be messing with this stuff at all.
KEN, yes the under rib is Hickory and it proved to be a slightly larger challenge than a person would think.

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2021, 03:29:37 AM »
Has a real good look to it. Strong work!
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2021, 03:57:35 AM »
 8) 8) 8)... WOW,... Great job , Jim,.... could be the grandchild of an old hog rifle I have,.... even down to the Holston Valley cheek-rest and 3-piece trigger-guard,... !!!! .... I have only seen one other like this,... give us some specs,...!!! ... a beauty,... !!! ... regards,.... Cades Cove Fiddler




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Offline Big Bubba

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2021, 05:41:45 AM »
very nice. ;)

Offline Cobweb

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2021, 09:00:34 AM »
Wonderful rifle! Great looking and a fine job.
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2021, 11:24:54 AM »
I like it. Great work
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Offline steven baker

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2021, 11:32:36 AM »
Thats one mighty slick looking  shooting iron . Hope it shoots as god as it looks ,take care Steven.

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2021, 01:41:36 PM »
STONER, your probably correct and it does seem kind of perverted for guys up here in the N.W. to be building these Southern Mountain Guns. Oh well, I guess no really sane person would be messing with this stuff at all.
KEN, yes the under rib is Hickory and it proved to be a slightly larger challenge than a person would think.

I have no interest in the "sane"world.I have always been crazy to prevent insanity
and I think Waylon Jennings even had a song about the condition.
That is a fine looking rifle and a job to be proud of.
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2021, 03:02:01 PM »
Beautiful work, Jim. Another one to be proud of there.
Bob
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2021, 03:21:58 PM »
Beautiful, beautiful fire arm.  Love that gold and brown, looks top shelf for sure.

Please let us know how it shoots.

Go down to Florida.  Tons and tons of nasty ol' feral hogs.  You can hunt them 24 hours a day, no bag limit.  Not even sure if you need a hunting license.

Taken care of, the meat is really delicious.
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2021, 03:38:19 PM »
Clean love it, I particularly like the cheek peace.

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2021, 03:56:09 PM »
 Well done, I like the way you think.

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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2021, 05:32:49 PM »
That's a great rifle!
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2021, 06:08:46 PM »
Very nice! And I also like the cheek piece.

Offline Daryl

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2021, 07:30:30 PM »
Well done. Looks like a nice shooting rifle.
Daryl

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Offline jim alford

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2021, 08:09:58 PM »
Fiddler, I tried to SOMEWHAT copy the rifle in your posted photos, with some obvious detours. The stock is Sugar Maple,Rice barrel is 45cal x 42" x 15/16", Davis triggers, Chambers lock. LOP is 13 1/2" and weight is 9 1/2#. Maybe a bit heavy, but really hangs well off hand.

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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2021, 08:29:52 PM »
Nice job Jim!
I look forward to seeing it in person if they ever get the border open.
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2021, 08:45:40 PM »
Jim, I always enjoy looking at your work.  Your workmanship is good and you get "the look" right!
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Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2021, 03:53:14 AM »
That's a beauty Jim.  I too saw a little Rase in there.  I love your finish on this one as well as others you've done lately.  Neat wrist architecture on this gun.  Well done sir.   God Bless,   Marc