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Offline louieparker

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George Eister
« on: July 01, 2022, 10:12:49 PM »
I thought some of you might like to see this rifle. Though some have seen it. Its a George Eister of york Penn,, Signed in script G Eister.........Louie












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Re: George Eister
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2022, 10:19:32 PM »
Thanks Louie! That's a beauty for sure, and thanks for posting the pictures!

Eister was one of the better makers and it's nice to see one of his rifles.

John
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2022, 10:54:33 PM »
Fabulous piece! Thank you for posting this gem!
Old George didn’t want that patchbox getting away did he? Never seen so many screws in a box.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2022, 11:03:23 PM »
I know that Jeff T. will like looking at this one.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2022, 11:28:54 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2022, 11:36:18 PM »
Oh, it’s a beauty!

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2022, 11:51:35 PM »
Mighty fine piece, Louie; mighty fine!!! Thank you for showing it here.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2022, 12:09:05 AM »
WOW!! The best of the best. That is a spectacular piece of art.  I believe that is one  of the finest I've seen.   Thank you for posting the pictures.  Jim
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2022, 12:19:09 AM »
a masterpiece

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2022, 12:46:57 AM »
Louie, great rifle buddy. Was a pleasure visiting with you at KRA.
Stay well dear friend.

Bob
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2022, 01:23:06 AM »
Nifty.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2022, 02:14:31 AM »
Wonderful  carving.  Thanks for sharing.

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2022, 06:08:49 PM »
Thanks Louie, this is a great rifle. I remember of holding it in my hands years ago at the KRA. I’ll never get tired of seeing Eister’s work.

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2022, 06:51:30 PM »
I have always marvelled at Eister's understanding of rococco art.  His carving and engraving always has a sense of movement.

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2022, 02:21:56 AM »
Louie,  Would I have to trade you my whole collection or could I keep one or two ?
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2022, 03:14:26 PM »
JDM.....Let me think on that awhile...

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2022, 08:37:13 PM »
We had in this area,Kenova WVa a fine long rifle maker whose name was Glen (Fireball) Napier and he made several copies of an Eister
rifle very similar to this one for a local coal millionaire.The coal baron had him use my locks which he insisted on.The gunmaker thought  they were too expensive and said they're too fancy inside ;D. He was one of the many modern makers of repro long rifles that thought the lock had to be the cheapest thing on the gun.That's a beautiful rifle shown here and the Eister name revived this old memory from long,long ago.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2022, 11:55:50 PM »
I got to look at this rifle up close at the KRA show, all I can say is the pictures don't do it justice. Thank you Louie for posting the pictures and thanks for letting me handle this great rifle.
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2022, 12:36:46 AM »
Thanks Louie,
Never get tired of looking at his work.

Jeff
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Re: George Eister
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2022, 05:10:35 AM »
Just for fun… a little new with the old.








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Re: George Eister
« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2022, 06:37:41 PM »
J.    The only thing I see.  You forgot some screws.  other than that, it looks great!   ..... LP

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Re: George Eister
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2022, 09:07:10 PM »
J.    The only thing I see.  You forgot some screws.  other than that, it looks great!   ..... LP
Louie,
I think yours holds the record.  ;D
Thanks again for your help during the building process.

Jeff
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