« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Introduction and First build.  (Read 1488 times)

Offline Richard

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 95
  • North of 54
Introduction and First build.
« on: September 25, 2018, 06:49:06 PM »
Hi,
As a new member to the ALR forum, I would first like to express my thanks to all those who keep this site going. I’m amazed at the wealth of knowledge that exists here, and the respectful way it is shared.

I’m located in the north central area of Alberta, Canada... I'm 58 years young, and in the recent years I’ve found that the older firearms in my collection just seem to have more appeal than the modern ones. I had not owned a muzzle loader before this, but it’s opened a door to a whole new world. I have really enjoyed working on this rifle and look forward to its first firing. Since finishing I’ve been acquiring books, learning the history, and studying the art.

The rifle is a Chambers, Early Lancaster in 50 cal. 

I welcome any comments and advice that I can use to improve my work.

Richard






























Logged

Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1717
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2018, 06:54:32 PM »
 :o :o... Wow,... Great looking work,.... !!! ... Great looking rifle,... !!! .... I believe even Jim Chambers himself would like her,... !!! regards & don't stop with this one,... Cades Cove Fiddler,....
Logged

Offline Mike Lyons

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1242
  • Afghanvet
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2018, 06:55:26 PM »
That is sharp!!!
Logged

Offline P.W.Berkuta

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2213
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2018, 07:01:57 PM »
Well - Northof54 it is obvious that you have talent and your work shows it ;). You did a wonderful job on that rifle - keep up the good work :) 8).
Logged
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it." - Chinese proverb

Offline smylee grouch

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7907
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2018, 08:01:10 PM »
Welcome Northof54. Very nice rifle and some great hunting  country north of 54.  :)
Logged

Offline stubshaft

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2018, 08:03:06 PM »
Beautifully done!
Logged
I'd rather die standing, than live on my knees...

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

  • Member 3
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 12671
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2018, 08:49:02 PM »
First rifle...amazing!  As a fellow Canuck, welcome to the site.
Logged
D. Taylor Sapergia
www.sapergia.blogspot.com

Art is not an object.  It is the excitement inspired by the object.

Offline Ed Wenger

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2457
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2018, 04:04:03 AM »
Very nice rifle, Richard!  Your carving is well executed.  Please don’t take this as criticism, but I’d love to see your skill directed at more “traditional” Rocco style carving.  Again, nice work, welcome to the forum, and I look forward to seeing more of your work.



              Ed
Logged
Ed Wenger

Offline Craig Wilcox

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2532
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2018, 06:19:13 AM »
Richard, welcome to the greatest place on the planet for flint and percussion traditional style muzzle loaders!

That is really a nice piece of workmanship that you have there.  Good eye for architecture and detail, a pleasure to the beholder.
Logged
Craig Wilcox
We are all elated when Dame Fortune smiles at us, but remember that she is always closely followed by her daughter, Miss Fortune.

Offline Ky-Flinter

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 7496
  • Born in Kentucke, just 250 years late
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2018, 06:29:11 AM »
Richard,

Welcome to ALR!  Wonderful job, especially being your first build.  There must be something in the water way up north.  What's next?  I look forward to seeing more of your work.

-Ron
Logged
Ron Winfield

Life is too short to hunt with an ugly gun. -Nate McKenzie

Davemuzz

  • Guest
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2018, 02:08:39 PM »
WOW!!  If that's your first......I wanna buy your tenth!!  Great work!! Thanks for sharing!
Logged

Offline Richard

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 95
  • North of 54
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2018, 01:18:30 AM »
Thank you all for your kinds words. Winter has arrived early this year, so it's time for me to get planning another build. I'm thinking about either a Schroyer or a Beck. Going to try for that HC look.

Richard
Logged

Offline mountainman70

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2465
  • USAF vet 1971-1972 malmstrom afb,montana
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2018, 04:10:58 AM »
Absolutely Bodacious, man!! Welcome to the forum, man, what a fine rifle. Must be somethin in that North of th Border air and water. Best regards, Dave F in WV 8) 8)
Logged

Offline alacran

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2258
Re: Introduction and First build.
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2018, 12:02:44 PM »
Welcome! That is a great first rifle. Acquiring books is a good idea. Not too many originals up there in the frozen north.
Logged
A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.  Frederick Douglass
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »