Guys, Thanks for the nice comments on the rifle. I don't care who you are, or your level of ability, this site has much to offer. I know that I have learned much from the more accomplished builders, as we share techniques and processes.
There have been several who have offered themselves up for adoption, Daniel Russell (Eric A.) was first in line) and asked what else beside the gun he would get if I adopted him. I told him that I would come to live with him and he could take care of me in my advanced state of dotage...still any offers?
Although this rifle was built for my grandson (age 2years) it was built to to adult standards. I feel that he will use and appreciate it the most when he reaches maturity. In the meanwhile I have smaller guns to do the initial introduction and shooting with. In each of the patchboxes there is an engraved brass plate with a seniment from his Grandmother and I along with a copy of the family genealogy, just to help connect them to their past as they go into the future...
Roger, since I am the custodian of the grandsons guns at this point, I am pretty sure it will come to Lewisburg with me this Feburary---see you there.
Ron
