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Offline gunmaker

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Smooth 20
« on: August 02, 2015, 05:44:27 AM »
My take on sorta an early fusil before they went to that hump backed stock.  Walnut blank. Davis M&G continental lock. 20 bore X 36" OTR barrel.  7 lb. 4 oz. Comments welcome.   Tom


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Offline Bill Ladd

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2015, 05:50:48 AM »
Very nice, Tom!
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Online Bob Roller

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2015, 03:33:20 PM »
Quote from: gunmaker on August 02, 2015, 05:44:27 AM
My take on sorta an early fusil before they went to that hump backed stock.  Walnut blank. Davis M&G continental lock. 20 bore X 36" OTR barrel.  7 lb. 4 oz. Comments welcome.   Tom


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I like that one! I think the reason is that I made a similar piece but in 58 caliber.
Good job says I.

Bob Roller
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Offline moleeyes36

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2015, 05:23:52 PM »
I like the lines of that gun.  Admittedly, I'm not a fan of guns with the "hump back stock" as you call them, though many folks like them and they're HC.  I've just never shot one that seemed to fit me well.  I imagine that gun will be a pleasant gun to shoot.

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2015, 01:06:09 AM »
especially with the english styl!!e butt plate and a positive pitch. I like it.
    Bob
 
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2015, 01:58:56 AM »
French or English?
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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2015, 06:46:28 PM »
Hard to say---French or English.   Was started out as a Fusil de trait, then owner wanted wedges & hook.  So ended up as a hi-bred combo.---if HC/PC maybe a re-stock with whatever parts on hand ????  I have seen one French gun with wedges.....Just a shooter I guess.      I don't know I just made it....Tom
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Offline old george

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Re: Smooth 20
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2015, 09:28:07 PM »
Hi Tom,
   Looks really nice.

Geo
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