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Offline Ken G

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Ed Thomas on the blog
« on: May 05, 2010, 06:28:16 PM »
Wow, aren't we having a special week.  Another great Southern rifle on the blog.  I don't know how in the world I missed seeing this at the Norris show.  

http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/

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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Ed Thomas on the blog
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 09:10:09 PM »
In my opinion this is truly one of the great contemporary southern iron mounted guns in existence.  Super piece of work and really exceptional considering it was made in the early 70's. Love the tool marks!
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Re: Ed Thomas on the blog
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2010, 01:36:07 AM »
I agree Mike.  This is another rifle that I will eagerly file away and use flagrantly when it comes time to build my own southern mountain rifle.
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Offline B Shipman

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Re: Ed Thomas on the blog
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2010, 07:02:37 AM »
This is what a Southern Mtn. rifle "10" looks like.
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Offline Acer Saccharum

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Re: Ed Thomas on the blog
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2010, 02:47:40 PM »
It's a fabulous gun, it makes me lust for one.

Look at the grain in the toe. How did he keep that wood from breaking off during the build? I'd put the BP screw in, and pop the toe off fo' sho'. It's something to keep in mind when designing and selecting wood for one of these delicate beauties.
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Re: Ed Thomas on the blog
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 05:00:34 PM »
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Look at the grain in the toe. How did he keep that wood from breaking off during the build?
Grain Belt beer......
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