That is a really fine rifle. Fit and finish are tops, carving and engraving appropriate and nicely done. It's an admirable rifle, which is quite a feat when many makers are involved. If pressed I wonder about 2 architectural features. First, the tang seems to be straight, not bent at all, causing an unusual line to the top of the wrist from the breech backwards. This could be exaggerated by the picture angle, or it could be real. Is that intentional and characteristic of M. Fordney's work? Second, is the nose of the comb a little high where it meets the wrist? I think that transition is nicely handled but it seems a bit high. I don't have my bookes here for reference. Most of the Fordney's I've seen pictures of are in Kindig's book. I've seen a few in person but it's been a few years. I've always been an admirer; thought he had a great bold and distinctive style. Too bad he ran into a madman.
