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Offline Mike Brooks

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James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« on: July 29, 2009, 05:07:40 PM »
His first gun. Don't we all wish we started at this level? ;D
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Re: James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2009, 07:47:30 PM »
I'm jealous. JC got his done before I did. Of course I didn't have all that pressure of getting done for Dixons. 3000 miles is a long trip. JC great job on your first gun.
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Offline Kermit

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Re: James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2009, 09:51:15 PM »
Great wood, love the lock--but what's the barrel? No mention.

Chambers is offerering more locks now with bronze lock plates. I like them, but don't know how it fits historically. My .25 has a small Siler with a bronze plate, I like the look.

While I dither over attempting building a gun, others dive in. THIS one's intimidating!  :-\
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2009, 10:30:19 PM »
Thanks guys. I'm almost embarrassed to respond as I am such an amateur compared to most of you and this thing could have been so much better at the hands of another. I am pretty satisfied for my ability level.

Kermit, It's a Colerain 44" 20 bore and although I am mainly a shot type of guy, this gun will also be used with a ball for the ML bear season if I can get up with one. Had one sitting on his haunches in my backyard the other day but we only have 4 days of season and the chances of seeing one then is slim.

James
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Offline LynnC

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Re: James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 08:37:36 PM »
It is good to see such a nice effort.  The carving looks really nice.  Make me want to get my fowler underway.

Congrats on the Dixon awards.......................Lynn
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Offline RobertS

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Re: James Rogers fowling gun on the blog
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2009, 02:08:55 AM »
Captain:

Keep up the good work, I not even a new builder yet, but have to say it is inspiring to see such work!
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