Author Topic: A little Silver work this morning (Read 630 times)

bama · « **on:** April 08, 2025, 04:42:15 PM »

My current project is getting a little closer to the finish stage but still has a way to go. A few pictures for where it’s at now.

NDduckhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2025, 04:47:21 PM »

Wow! Beautiful work!

rich pierce · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2025, 04:53:13 PM »

That’s going to be really spectacular.

smart dog · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2025, 05:02:59 PM »

Hi Jim,
Wonderful work and design!!! Very nice.

dave

Snowmoon · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2025, 05:09:10 PM »

Can't wait to see how this develops. What style are you working in for this piece?

bama · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2025, 05:35:15 PM »

Snowmoon, this rifle is based on the wonderful early southern rifle by F. Klette of Virginia. I am not trying to make an exact replica but the stock architecture and overall artistic design is based on the original rifle. I will be posting more pictures over the next week or two.

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2025, 05:42:36 PM »

You're a champ at that! Using 999 or Sterling?

Marcruger · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2025, 06:17:29 PM »

Oooooooo. Beautiful. See you and Ron in Atlanta brother.

godutch · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2025, 06:59:38 PM »

Beautiful work, thanks for the pics, keep them coming!

bama · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2025, 07:03:38 PM »

Marcruger, I will look forward to seeing you there.

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2025, 07:05:02 PM »

Beautiful work Bama!

Steeltrap · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2025, 07:54:34 PM »

What are those black “dots” in the squares on the stock?

bama · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2025, 08:09:48 PM »

The black dots are tiny holes. I used the point of my scratch awl to make them. If you look at the original design, Klette used these in his design. These will close up a little during the staining process, I will have to re-punch the holes before the finish goes on.

bama · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2025, 09:56:46 PM »

Craig, sorry I just saw your question. I am using sterling silver which I think would be comparable to the coin silver used back in the day.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2025, 12:07:56 AM »

Absolutely beautiful, Jim. My Crew will miss ya’ll at Knoxville.
Bob

dadybear1 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2025, 12:12:49 AM »

CANT BE SAID ENOUGH--BEAUTIFUL WORK--THANKS FOR SHARING-- JEFF in TEXAS

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2025, 12:21:39 AM »

Looks nice! Sorry haven’t gotten with you about set trigger parts.

StevenV · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2025, 01:42:34 AM »

That ain't to shabby, really lookin good Jim

Sidelock · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2025, 02:01:50 AM »

Dang Jim - you keep raising the bar. That is some fine looking work. I hope whomever is getting that masterpiece of art appreciates it!

PhDBrewer · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2025, 02:18:04 AM »

Besutiful work Jim!
I like the way you are styling it. The holes I first thought were to be silver dots based upon the thread title.
Can't wait to see this finished.
William

bama · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2025, 05:42:10 PM »

Bob, thanks I will miss being at the Tenessee Show. I have only missed a couple in the last 20 years or so, It's a great show for southern guns. I will be there in spirits, Carl and Lisa Young will be manning a table for me, stop by and say hello to them. I hope you have a great show, and tell your protégé to keep producing that nice work he's doing.

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Author Topic: A little Silver work this morning (Read 630 times)