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Offline Bart

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New build
« on: July 31, 2011, 04:18:35 AM »
I just finished this rifle for a friend of mine.







« Last Edit: July 31, 2011, 04:27:24 AM by Bart »
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Offline dogcreek

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Re: New build
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2011, 05:20:50 AM »
That's a might good looking rifle, Bart. Your friend ought to be delighted to have it. Congratulations.
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Offline Curtis

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Re: New build
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2011, 05:21:48 AM »
Bart, that is one fine looking rifle!  Tell us a little bit about it, like what you used to get that beautiful mellow finish on the wood and the metal.  Did you make that furniture and patchbox yourself?

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Re: New build
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2011, 05:53:01 AM »
Man, I love the patchbox!

The wood is beautiful as is the overall fit and finish. Nice Work!

Best Regards,
Albert “Afghanus” Rasch
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Offline M Tornichio

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Re: New build
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2011, 02:54:57 PM »
I like your rifle Bart.Especially the guard and finish. I would like to hear more about the barrel cal. length ect.
Nice job
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Offline marcusb

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Re: New build
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2011, 03:41:28 PM »
I like the finnish, looks older but very well cared for, great job!
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Offline Bart

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Re: New build
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2011, 03:44:28 PM »
Hello, Thanks for the compliments. For this rifle, I used a straight, Douglas barrel, 13/16Th's across the flats; cut to 38", 1:66" twist, in .45 caliber. The length of pull is 13 1/2". Davis-double set triggers, the owner supplied the trigger guard, buttplate and patchbox. However, I did make the muzzle cap, side-plate, ramrod pipes, underlugs, sights and some of the screws.

As for the stock, just a nice piece of sugar maple. After the final shaping, the wood was scraped and burnished. I use a combination of Trans-Tint aniline dyes for color, and finished up with handrubbed boiled linseed oil. The barrel and hardware were slowly rusted in a damp box.

Kind regards

Bart
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Offline Mike New

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Re: New build
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2011, 03:57:59 PM »
Mr. Bart. Very nice!! That's exactly how I want mine to look when I'm finished. Thanks for the pix. Mike New
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Re: New build
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2011, 04:44:05 PM »
Bart; I would be proud to own that rifle any day or one similar. The wood finish, the metal finish outstanding and workmanship. The highlight for me is the engraved patchbox. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Turkeyfooter.
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Re: New build
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2011, 05:18:45 PM »
Beautiful piece of art...and shoots too!  Very nice finish and I love the dogwood
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Re: New build
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 07:00:37 AM »
Beautiful rifle!  What does the lock say after "I was free born"...?  I cant make it out.
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Offline James

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Re: New build
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2011, 02:21:32 PM »
The sideplate reads "I was free born...Acts 22-24"
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Offline James

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Re: New build
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2011, 02:23:54 PM »
I like this gun Bart, Something wrong with the lock placement if you made it for me  ;D
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Re: New build
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2011, 03:06:27 PM »
Hi James, no problem with the lock issue. We would just flip it over and then you would have it, LOL !! Thanks for the compliment. The lock plate reads " I Was Free Born Act 22:28".

Best regards

Bart
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Re: New build
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2011, 07:06:52 PM »
I have got to post a second comment. Crown jewel in any ones collection. Thanks again, Jim & Alyce.
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