Author Topic: BUILDING TWO LEFT HANDED RIFLES EXACTLY THE SAME, BUT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT.  (Read 1298 times)

Offline David Price

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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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I don't know why the pictures didn't go through.  I will try again. perhaps there were two many.

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I figured it out.




































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I have added some pictures of the wood being carved.
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Offline PIKELAKE

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Those 2 rifles are fantastic. I still dream about a swivel breech kit......... oh well.  JZ
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 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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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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Classic David Price…, ‘nough said!  Thanks for posting, David!   Best,

     Ed
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Offline Dave B

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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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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.

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Offline bama

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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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Offline WKevinD

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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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looks like mission accomplished! Spectacular.

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The drool caused my laptop to short out.  Can you send a check for laptop replacement?   ;D

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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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Beautiful work David. Carving, engraving and finish are all top notch. Thanks so much for sharing.

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There is nothing I could add that hasn't already been said. TOP SHELF all the way.

Offline Rolf

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Thank you for posting the rifles. It's great to see two such high quality left handed guns.

Best regards
Rolf