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Offline Jdbeck

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Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« on: November 25, 2021, 04:47:40 AM »
It has been some time since I posted, but I wanted to share my current build. I spoke to Paul “ ptk1126” who provided me measurements he took of the George Washington Long rifle at the Frazier Museum. This gun was built by my ancestor and if the story about Washington is true, I cannot think of a cooler rifle to mimic.

I went to see it in Kentucky, took pictures, and received the measurements from Paul.
Then off to select a beautiful piece of maple, brass castings, a Rice barrel “J P Beck” swamp, and a Chambers Deluxe Lock.

Band saw blank to shape, send out to have it in letted, then shaped it with a Japanese
Saw rap and spoke shaves.

I still have some clean up to do with the carvings.

Hope you enjoy!





















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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2021, 05:26:00 AM »
Looks great love the story!
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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2021, 06:51:36 AM »
Very cool!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!


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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
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Offline john bohan

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2021, 04:33:55 AM »
looks great. I can see gun building is in your genes as the saying goes.
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Offline mountainman70

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2021, 05:31:20 AM »
Very nice indeed. gt gpap would be pleased, heck, I know I would.
Best regards, Dave f 8) 8)
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Offline t.caster

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2021, 07:05:16 PM »
JDB, I enjoyed you Youtube video dealing with this build. very nicely done!
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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2021, 02:14:27 AM »
T. Caster I greatly appreciate it, you do an amazing job! Hopefully one day I’ll be comparable in skill… I have so much to learn. I tried to take all your advise on this build over the past months. But I am extremely happy with the finished product, and including the INRI on the bottom flat, all Those small details really pull it together!

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2021, 02:33:04 AM »
JDB, I am glad you posted pics here because the the attachments you sent to my email wouldn't open.
Thanks.

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2021, 11:25:56 PM »


I Came back to do some burnishing with a deer antler. I believe it has sufficient coats of Boiled linseed oil.

I am finished and could not be happier with the turn out!

Looking for criticism to help me learn and improve in the art and mysteries.
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Offline JTR

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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2021, 02:30:49 AM »
That turned out very nice! Way to go!
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Re: Washington Long rifle by J.P. Beck
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2021, 07:23:04 AM »
Yes, indeed.
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