Author Topic: Lehigh Valley Rifle (Read 8755 times)

Nate McKenzie · « **on:** March 14, 2009, 09:29:25 PM »

Hi, I got so many comments about my Lehigh Schimmel that I thought you would like to see the fancier version. All comments welcome. Thanks.

Kentucky Jeff · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2009, 09:41:05 PM »

Very nice carving! It "pops" as Allen Martin would say...

Your triggerguard and buttplate are a little "heavy" meaning they could stand to loose some weight... Thinner....
Look at some originals and you will see what I mean.

How is it stained and finished?

But overall VERY nice work!

Roger Fisher · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2009, 09:41:27 PM »

@!*% sweet!

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2009, 11:07:55 PM »

I love the lines on the Lehigh Valley guns. Very well done.

Coryjoe

Ben I. Voss · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:06:04 AM »

I love both versions! Very nice. Cool stone wall, too.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2009, 02:31:26 AM »

Very nice Nate. Thanks for posting !

Nate McKenzie · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:42:45 AM »

TG and BP are the pre-engraved imported type seen on several rifles in RCA. Finish is LMF walnut stain over scraped wood topped with Chambers oil then sprayed flat black' rubbed back and more Chambers oil. This makes the carving stand out even though its very low relief. It has a Getz barrel, Chambers GA lock, and wood by Knob Mountain Muzzleloading. Thanks for all comments.

Anyone notice the wierd tree growing over the rock?

projeeper · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:07:38 AM »

real nice,i,m building my 1st longrifle also a lehigh if mine turns out anywhere as nice as yours i,ll be happy

billd · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:19:02 AM »

Yea, I saw the tree growing out of the rock. Anything is possible in Benton with that nuclear reactor just down the road.

Nice gun Nate.
Bill

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:54:40 AM »

Very nice rifle, I love the finish, and the carving!!

B Shipman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2009, 07:27:25 AM »

Really good work in my opinion. I think you should keep at this style, you have a knack for it. Thinner with the lock panels next time.

AMartin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2009, 02:23:54 PM »

very nice .... course I'd like to see in person !!!

Allen

winemaker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 04:12:28 AM »

awesome rifle. Great carving. The stone wall in the back ground is really cool.

flintman-tx · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:25:55 PM »

First class!!!

Nate McKenzie · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:51:24 AM »

Thanks for all the comments. There is another Lehigh in the pipeline. I'll post it when its finished.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:57:54 PM »

This might be a silly question, but what is the historical time frame for a rifle of this style?

Coryjoe

Nate McKenzie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:08:26 PM »

I tried for 1780-1790 but you could argue the point. Anyone else?

Daryl · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:11:43 PM »

Nice job Nate - I really like the lines. Good functional rifle - well done.

acorn20 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:06:44 PM »

Nice looking rifle Nate. Looks like you have a knack for building dry-laid stone walls as well! Thanks for posting the pics.

Dan

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Author Topic: Lehigh Valley Rifle (Read 8755 times)

Kentucky Jeff

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