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Ron Luckenbill's rifle for Lewisburg.
« on: February 03, 2015, 04:19:08 PM »
Ron and I came up with an idea for a painted rifle.  He built a really nice plain Lehigh style gun and I painted some traditional designs.  The gun then went back to Ron for finishing.  He will have it on display (and for sale) at Lewisburg on Friday.  It was a fun project.
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2015, 04:57:11 PM »
Very nice job! thanks for sharing!!! ned
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Offline Acer Saccharum

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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2015, 05:25:00 PM »
Very cool! I like this a lot. See you there, Ron!
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2015, 05:28:19 PM »
Beautifully done, all of it!!!!!
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Re: Ron Luckenbill's rifle for Lewisburg.
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2015, 05:33:09 PM »
Very cool guys ,can't wait to see it in person.........


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Offline Curt Larsen

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2015, 06:08:21 PM »
Very, very, very nice!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2015, 09:16:49 PM »
Thats really nifty!
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Re: Ron Luckenbill's rifle for Lewisburg.
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2015, 09:53:48 PM »
Caliber, length, barrelmaker etc ?
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Offline Tom Currie

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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2015, 10:35:14 PM »
Eric, Really cool artwork ( by both of you ) in period style. I love it
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Offline Gary Tucker

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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2015, 11:14:06 PM »
Really love that rifle.  Brings to mind a rifle Eric Kettenburg did a few years back.  I have wanted to do something similar but just haven't gotten the nerve yet.  I need to get a bigger pair of "hickories" and just go with it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2015, 12:39:18 AM »
   What a cool gun!
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2015, 01:41:43 AM »
nice............ ;D

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Offline Mike Brooks

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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2015, 02:03:13 AM »
VERY, VERY, cool!
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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2015, 02:51:44 AM »
Just one more reason to go to Lewisburg!
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2015, 03:26:21 AM »
Very nice! Can't wait to see it in person
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« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2015, 03:29:38 AM »
    Thanks for the nice comments about the gun.  Eric and I were talking about the recent thread on painted guns, and decided to join our talents on one.  The "canvas" for Eric's paint job is a bare bones Lehigh Valley shimmel, 42" swamped 50 cal bbl. and a L. Siler lock.  The piece of wood had a defect right at the cheek piece, so it was right for this type gun.  Eric who is very modest about his talents, did a great job of "Dutchie" painting.  The gun's finish was then antiqued and it is ready to go hunting, hang on the wall or both.   I will also have the copy of the very early wooden box Bucks Co. gun w/ the 48" 60 cal. barrel on the table.  Lexington from this board has already purchased it, but allowed me to hold the gun until the show.  
     I look forward to seeing many of your there.  There will be a big hole without Don being in attendance--physically.  I know his spirit will be there and will be felt with each "Don story."  
See you at Lewisburg.... Ron
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« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2015, 03:43:10 AM »
What a great team effort. There is alot to like in that gun.
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« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2015, 04:17:21 AM »
My wife has agreed to paint a lehigh barn gun for me this summer. Doesn't hut she is/was a professional painter for the past 35 years. Can Hardly wait to see how it turns out. Hope to make a .,32 I can keep., ;D
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« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2015, 04:44:17 AM »
Way cool, can't wait to see it in person.
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« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2015, 05:43:02 AM »
I really like it! Well done indeed.
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« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2015, 05:50:34 AM »
Thanks for the details, Ron. You are right our little room will be quite different without Don. I look forward to seeing this rifle at the show. Keep the snow away.
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« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2015, 10:35:32 PM »
This is the kind of folk art stuff that really appeals to me.
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« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2015, 12:00:08 AM »
I like it alot!  Looking forward to viewing it Friday.
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« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2015, 02:20:37 AM »
That is very cool!
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« Reply #24 on: February 09, 2015, 07:15:46 AM »
What a cool idea!  I like it!  A lot.  Nice rifle and that paint job is spot on.

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