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Offline Steve-ALA

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New Don Bruton 50 cal
« on: March 12, 2019, 05:30:43 AM »
Walnut stock, L&R Queen Anne lock, Rice 42” barrel, all other iron and trigger were made by Don.  Bought the barrel from Troy at Stonewall Outfiiters.  It was a 44” barrel cut to 42” at the breech end and breeched by Troy.  Balances very well.  The front site is made from a silver dollar my daddy carried most of his life and all of mine.  Took delivery about 5 weeks ago but haven’t been able to get to the range yet as I am getting over torn ligaments in ankle.  Will be able to shoot it in the next couple weeks.










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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2019, 11:40:57 AM »
I love it even if it is wrong sided. That should make a good strong hunting rifle. I really like the simple iron southern patch boxes that Don puts on his rifles ;D
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Online BOB HILL

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2019, 03:04:30 PM »
You’ll get many years of great service from this fine rifle. I’ve always enjoyed seeing Don’s work. No nonsense rifles with great architecture.
Bob
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Offline smokinbuck

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2019, 04:14:55 PM »
Beautiful rifle that was built on the correct side!
Mark
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Offline old george

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2019, 06:44:52 PM »
very nice weapon for a leftie ::) Like the metal finish.

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2019, 08:31:47 PM »
That's a rifle I could love.  If the lock were on the other side it would be perfect.
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Online Daryl

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2019, 11:24:02 PM »
Sweet rifle, Steve.
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Offline Carper

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2019, 09:29:52 PM »
What is the meaning of the side plate engraving? Joshua 25:14?
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Offline iloco

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2019, 12:48:04 AM »
Quote from: Carper on March 13, 2019, 09:29:52 PM
What is the meaning of the side plate engraving? Joshua 25:14?
I thought when looking at the 25:14 that it might been a verse from the Bible but after looking there is no Verse 25:14.
 I would like to know the meaning also...?
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Offline Steve-ALA

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2019, 01:53:13 AM »
I sent Don 25:14 while working and distracted.  It should be 24:15.  Don put exactly what I sent.  It’s my fault.  I’m paying Don to fix or replace plate.
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Offline Roughneck

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2019, 04:04:30 AM »
That’s an incredibly nice rifle Don built for you!!
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2019, 05:14:49 AM »
Gee that is a gorgeous piece of art.  Everything works together.  Too bad it is left handed and not mine!   :-)   God Bless,   Marc
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Re: New Don Bruton 50 cal
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2019, 04:13:52 PM »
I had the pleasure of seeing that gun come together. I have no doubt you'll enjoy it for many years. Don and I guessed that silver dollar must have been your father's lucky charm. He must have rubbed it 1000s of times. Congratulations on a fine gun.
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