Author Topic: latest gun finished (Read 8317 times)

Phillip Smith · « **on:** August 22, 2016, 11:55:27 PM »

Phillip Smith

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:04:43 AM »

Looks good other than you putting the lock on the wrong side

How about some spec's barrel/ga, lock etc
Dennis

knifemaker3 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:04:57 AM »

A LEFTY!!!!!! What a Beauty!

Specs?

Nice work!

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:18:26 AM »

Nice fowling piece. You did really well with the architecture. Hooked breech too, impressive.

Phillip Smith · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:41:13 AM »

This is a 20 bore colerain barrel with an L&R lock. On this piece I forged the standing breech and made the thimbles, trigger, trigger plate and keys.

Phillip Smith

James Rogers · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:43:58 AM »

He also pretty much reworked that lock including forging correct spring and made the sideplate. Super job. You're on the fast track.!

Its his third gun fellas!!

PPatch · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:56:58 AM »

I like it! Nice job all around.

dave

Joe S. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:03:36 AM »

Well done sir and a lefty to boot,like it alot

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:06:05 AM »

J zoooo! About the only thing I would change is to lower the forearm sides to the level in the fourth pic showing the side plate. Hate to see what #4 will be like. Very nice work.

Tim C.

SingleMalt · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:11:58 AM »

I like it! Is the front sight a coin?

smylee grouch · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:26:29 AM »

Bravo Phillip. Third gun! Bravo again. Nice job all around.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:55:56 AM »

I like it even if it is wrong handed. Great job

thimble rig · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2016, 02:02:05 AM »

I have to say that is beautiful.The carving is spot on.I like the engraving .Thanks for posting.

Joe Stein · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2016, 03:27:02 AM »

I like it. You even put the lock on the correct side. The engraving and carving are well done. The only thing wrong is that ramrod needs some soot on it.

tgraytn · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2016, 03:58:20 AM »

Outstanding! I can't wait to see #4 and 5!!

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2016, 04:33:14 AM »

I saw this fowler at the CLA show, and as is often the case, it looks even better in person. Phillip is a very talented young man with a very bright future in this gun building endeavor. Great looking piece, Phillip, and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Ed

Phillip Smith · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2016, 04:36:52 AM »

Quote from: SingleMalt on August 23, 2016, 01:11:58 AM

I like it! Is the front sight a coin?

This front sight is brass.

Thanks for the comments on this piece, the things that I have done well are certainly a testament to all the great help that has been given along the way, and many of those that have helped me are a part of this board. Thanks to all.

Phillip Smith

BOB HILL · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2016, 05:44:08 AM »

You've done a great job, Phillip. Keep up the fine work and thanks for sharing with us.
Bob

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2016, 05:52:07 AM »

I like this fowling piece a lot. I don't care about the lock-sidedness. The architecture and fit and finish are excellent. I'll bet it's a dandy shooter...has all the right curves.

pushboater · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2016, 05:53:39 AM »

Great job! Looks really nice. I like it.

Capt. David

Rolf · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2016, 08:04:04 AM »

Great looking gun. Nice clean lines. What Lock did you rework?

Best regards
Rolf

Don Steele · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2016, 11:28:27 AM »

I'm always enthused to see a left-hand lock

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I'd like to know a little more about how that was accomplished.
Very nice piece of work Phillip. Thanks for sharing.

KLMoors · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2016, 01:23:04 AM »

Another beauty posted! Nice work in every way. Thanks for the pictures.

Phillip Smith · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2016, 04:11:18 AM »

There seems to be some questions about the lock. As with any lock there are things that can be done to help improve function keeping in mind what a great value these locks that we have available to us are.

This is the L&R lock and while some things were done to help with the over all function some cosmetic changes were made with the frizzen. To start with the mass of metal that fits into the pan was taken off because I don't know of an original English lock with that, the frizzen was either flat on the bottom or recessed. Some metal was taken off the top of the frizzen to flatten out the arm from the pivot and the top of the pan cover just as a personal preference. The bottom of the pan and around the bridle was thinned down as well to create a look that I was seeing on some original locks of the mid 18th century. Finally I chiseled a border around the lock plate and cock as opposed to a nick and dot border partially because unlike Chambers English locks this lock only comes without a border.

Phillip Smith

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