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Offline Ian Pratt

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Blacksnake Gun
« on: October 12, 2023, 08:18:18 PM »
I may have posted some pictures of this one a while back but I really liked this new set of photos and thought I'd share. These shots were taken by Ethan Yazel at this year's CLA show. They're from the same set of photos he did of the two rifles I posted here recently. Ethan has a great eye - very artistic images  and I think he captured the feel of our little corner of the show very well.










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Offline Ian Pratt

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2023, 08:22:57 PM »









« Last Edit: October 12, 2023, 08:32:11 PM by Ian Pratt »
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Offline Robert Wolfe

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2023, 09:12:16 PM »
Beautiful, unique work.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2023, 11:08:10 PM »
Cool beans man. The wear, tear and patina is excellent.
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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2023, 11:13:33 PM »
This is the “Crest of the Wave” in the evolution of the Contemporary Longrifle. Splendid job Ian!! Absolutely fantastic! Not enough accolades for creativity and plausibility.
 I want one! Not the same of course.
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Offline Al22300

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2023, 11:36:35 PM »
Thanks for posting. Your work captures the “look” that I love about longrifles.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2023, 01:46:11 AM »
Keep on keeping on, young man.
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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2023, 02:18:30 AM »
Functional art at it's best !! :)
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2023, 03:01:27 AM »
Looks pretty special, it does. 8)
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2023, 03:33:48 AM »
Now that, is cool!!  Great job Ian, thanks for posting!

Best,
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Offline Jamie Hurley

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2023, 05:03:49 PM »
Truly an awesome piece!
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Offline Old Time Hunter

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2023, 05:25:59 PM »
Super cool!
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2023, 09:10:17 PM »
 Really neat rifle. I made this "Black Snake" horn awhile back that would go well it it:

   https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=56243.msg562663#msg562663

    Tim
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2023, 06:17:33 PM »
Beautiful fruit of a creative mind and skilled hands.

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Offline Curtis

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2023, 07:33:59 AM »
Top of the charts, Ian.  You certainly have the artistic eye!  It is inspiring how you can visualize an idea and execute it so well.

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2023, 01:53:50 PM »
Very nice! Thanks for posting
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Offline TDM

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2023, 05:16:19 AM »
Truly wonderful work, I love it. Thanks for showing.
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Offline J.M.Browning

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2023, 05:38:48 AM »
Inspiring many aspects I find interesting to look at to the point of a true treasure hunt - amazing skilled gun making skills .
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Offline Ian Pratt

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2023, 07:49:58 AM »
Hey thanks guys! I appreciate it. I enjoy making these painted guns, they're quite a challange
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Offline hawkeye

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Re: Blacksnake Gun
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2023, 11:31:23 AM »
Very nice gun, love your work and the way how you menace to look it very old.incredible
Thanks for sharing
God bless you
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