Author Topic: Tried a Buck Co Gun (Read 9826 times)

Osprey · « **on:** March 15, 2011, 01:35:13 AM »

Well, guess I'll throw up a couple pics. Just got her done this week, first Bucks Co gun I've messed with. Knew I had to try one since I first saw the Shuler pics in RCA. .45, 7/8" straight GM barrel, Chambers Siler, Tiger Hunt red maple stock. Just something for me play with at club matches, the barrel is heavy but holds soooo steady.

How do you guys get them thinner through the lock/mid forearm area? Seemed to turn out chunkier than I wanted in that section, but didn't seem like room at the locks/triggers to take any more off?

And I wanted to thank Taylor for the wire seminar at Dixons in '09, this is the first chance I've had to play with the lessons he taught and boy did it help. Wire went way easier, and turned out better, than any of my earlier attempts or practice, even with that soft sterling. Thanks again!

Stophel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2011, 02:01:56 AM »

Coolio!

rich pierce · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2011, 02:22:49 AM »

You did fine with the incised carving. I love Bucks County guns and there's a lot to like in this one.

smallpatch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2011, 02:52:08 AM »

Osprey,

Nice looking gun, but you're right, a little thick in the forearm, forestock area. The way to cure this is to make the web between the barrel channel, and ramrod channel thinner. On a straight oct barrel, this is quite easy. You only need about an 1/8 to 3/16 web. You'd be surprised how much that will slim down the overall appearance.

Set triggers can be tricky when you thin them down that much, but a well tuned lock, and a properly pinned trigger work very well.

Kermit · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2011, 03:00:55 AM »

Did you think about some engraving on the patchbox? Icing on a very pretty cake. I really like Bucks County rifles too.

Am I right in thinking "Verner" when I see side-opening boxes?

Bob F · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2011, 03:28:44 AM »

Very nice. I like to color...what stain did you use?

greybeard · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2011, 03:44:56 AM »

Mighty pretty, Mighty pretty!!!!
Cheers Bob

Osprey · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2011, 03:52:13 AM »

Dane, I'll file that in the memory for the next one, thanks.

Kermit, yeah, got a couple ideas for the patchbox, but itching to shoot it. I'll do something with it soon.

Recon, MBS Lehigh Red topped with LMF Maple on the stains.

dogcreek · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2011, 04:48:51 AM »

That's a might fine Bucks Co. gun! I'm making one myself, so that's inspiration. Congratulations!

smallpatch · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2011, 04:50:02 AM »

Here's a Vernor I did a long time ago. I learned a lot on this one, wish I had photos of the last one. It's much better. The next was much slimmer, had a domed lid box, but this one is was a nice piece of wood. Oh yeah, and totally changed the shape of that triggerguard.

flehto · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:17:20 AM »

Always like to see "nice" Bucks County LRs and yours is certainly pleasing to the eye. Just started my 8th BC and Smallpatch is correct in that a thin web is important for a slender BC. The web on the present BC is 3/32" at the breech and 5/32" at the muzzle. Would like to see a closeup of the entry pipe? Thanks for posting an excellent BC LR.....Fred

KennyC · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2011, 02:18:12 PM »

I am not a gun builder But I would be proud to shoot that one . Thanks for sharing

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2011, 04:16:26 PM »

Love those red guns!!! Very nice Osprey... makes me want a Bucks County rifle!!!

t.caster · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2011, 07:42:11 PM »

I'm building one too! It has a Getz .40 X 44"A wt. barrel, and it is the slimmest rifle I've ever built!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:44:20 PM »

How serendipitous! I too have just started a BC rifle - a Verner in fact...48" .50 cal. Getz barrel. I'm happy to see your work, and thanks for the mention of the wire seminar at Dixon's. I'm delighted that it was of use.
Dave Rase inlet my barrel and drilled the rod hole and channel. The web is .193" at the muzzle and .125" at the breech.

Leatherbelly · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2011, 11:25:42 PM »

Good lard, Taylor! That is going to be a skinny bulimic

little gal, now isn't it? Tall too! Bucks county rifles always grab my attention. Love 'em.

Hank*in*WV · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:08:40 AM »

My last build was a Bucks with a 44" A wt 40 cal Rice barrel. Slimmest rifle by far that I've ever built.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:21:20 AM »

Here's one I did a while back. Great minds think alike !

A.Merrill · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:07:18 AM »

Osprey, you have a fine gun there, good job. AL

flehto · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:05:43 AM »

Here's a BC from a few yrs ago.....Fred

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:51:16 PM »

Osprey, look at the curve from the toe to nearly the nose of the lock panel on Fred's gun. His curve is continuous while yours appears to end at the trigger and then flatten out on a straight line to the entry thimble. Its about taking more wood off until it scares you.... and maybe setting the lock a hair high.. every little 32 of an inch you can get really looks different.

Hope that is some help.. I love skinny guns!!

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Author Topic: Tried a Buck Co Gun (Read 9826 times)

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