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Virginiaboy

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First Build
« on: July 30, 2013, 02:37:12 PM »
Getting ready to attempt building my first rifle. I want to build a Southwest Virginia rifle particularly a Wythe County rifle from 1800-1825 era. Any suggestions?
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Offline cmac

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Re: First Build
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2013, 03:58:15 PM »
Try the search at the top of the page. It comes up with a few links
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: First Build
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2013, 04:07:35 PM »
I would suggest you use one of your ancestors rifles. I believe you have Honaker and Shaffer in your ancestral lines. Much easier to build something you have seen/handled than just by photos alone.
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Virginiaboy

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Re: First Build
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2013, 04:26:54 PM »
Mr. Glazener,

I thought about replicating the Shaffer buttstock from ebay but feel that might be a lot right off the bat for a first timer.
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: First Build
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2013, 05:09:46 PM »
This one would be my choice for a first attempt.

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Virginiaboy

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Re: First Build
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2013, 05:27:08 PM »
the little Shaffer poor boy would be a good choice. I do like that piece. I wish the owner cared more for it.
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