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Offline David Price

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BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« on: June 13, 2023, 11:39:22 PM »
I havn't posted anything on ALR for quite a while , I had anything interesting enough until now.

I had a request to build two left hand rifles, exactly the same size and shape, but look totally different.  This seemed to be a challenge to me so I took the contract.  This the finished product.

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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2023, 11:45:01 PM »
I don't know why the pictures didn't go through.  I will try again. perhaps there were two many.

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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2023, 12:02:28 AM »
I figured it out.



































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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2023, 12:12:28 AM »
I have added some pictures of the wood being carved.
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2023, 12:44:31 AM »
Those 2 rifles are fantastic. I still dream about a swivel breech kit......... oh well.  JZ
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2023, 01:00:19 AM »
 It may have been awhile but you sure have not lost the touch David, Beautiful work all around as always. I would go "South" for one of those:)

   Tim
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2023, 01:48:13 AM »
Wow Dave,
Those are stunning!!  The carving is extraordinary.  I'll bet your client is ecstatic.

dave

PS  It was great seeing you at Harley's shoot in April. 


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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2023, 02:17:36 AM »
Classic David Price…, ‘nough said!  Thanks for posting, David!   Best,

     Ed
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2023, 04:33:05 AM »
David you still have that touch. Well done! I like the views with the stock in the white. It makes studing the caving so much easier. Thankyou for sharing.
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2023, 11:44:23 AM »
David

It gives a good feeling to see your work again at ALR.
I am always surprised to see different drawings for the woodcarvings.
It's a signature of your work, a real David Price.
I remain a Fan, very nice work.
We're thinking about you.

Adrie and Gonny
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2023, 02:18:16 PM »
I agree David, always a pleasure to see your work and this pair is no exception. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing them with us.
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2023, 03:21:44 PM »
David, the guns are beautifully crafted, and I don't want to redirect this thread but I am looking at your background cutting/smoothing tool and hoping for some detail on it.

Kevin
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2023, 06:44:08 PM »
looks like mission accomplished! Spectacular.
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Offline Steeltrap

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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2023, 01:15:38 PM »
The drool caused my laptop to short out.  Can you send a check for laptop replacement?   ;D
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2023, 03:30:04 PM »
BEAUTIFUL WORK (AS USUALL) MR PRICE---YOUVE STILL GOT IT!!!!!!  HATE I CAME LONG TO LATE FOR A SWIVEL KIT ALSO---THANKS FOR THE PICS
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2023, 04:19:07 PM »
Beautiful work David. Carving, engraving and finish are all top notch. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2023, 04:55:51 PM »
There is nothing I could add that hasn't already been said. TOP SHELF all the way.
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Re: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2023, 11:40:31 AM »
Thank you for posting the rifles. It's great to see two such high quality left handed guns.

Best regards
Rolf
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