Just finished this couple year off and on project. My attempt at an Edward Marshall "STYLE" rifle, not an actual copy attempt. In the last couple years since I started this my eyes have got so bad, I am having much trouble with metal to wood fits, etc. Not to mention shooting.
This is one of three I am gifting to my three Sons soon. It will be a surprise. All made from a cherry tree I cut here on the homestead for this purpose. Hopefully the effort will be appreciated.
As I said, cherry wood stock, Ed Rayle barrel 58 cal. Man does it shoot, cuts the same hole off sand bags with 80Gr 2FFG.
Larry Zornes Albrecht lock, a real smooth and great sparker. Just a simple single trigger for hunting. My first attempt at a wood PB from scratch. Chambers Oil finish, I love that stuff. And finally, I took advise on the gang on here about using LMF Broening. It worked great, really like it.
Here are a cpl picks. I have some bad fits, and I am not a carver by any means. And I do not even attempt engraving, yet. Though I would like to be proficient enough to at least sign the barrels.
Take care