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Offline SR James

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Tennessee Re-do
« on: July 25, 2009, 09:37:04 PM »
I built this rifle a number of years ago and was never pleased with the way it came out.  It was one of my early builds and (hopefully) I've learned a few things since.  Anyway, I just completed a re-do which included refitting the buttplate, adding a bone toe plate, pouring a pewter nose cap and overall slimming and slight reshaping.  Also replaced the cast Bean trigger guard with a real handforged guard I picked up.  "Staining" is aqua fortis heated very dark and rubbed back to bring out the contrast.  The curl really pops now, much more than before.  Finish is BLO/Japan Drier.

Some mistakes couldn't be totally corrected, but I'm much happier now than with the old version.


















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Offline RobertS

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 01:24:06 AM »
Very nice, that is one beautiful gun!  Thanks for sharing-
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Offline Bill of the 45th

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 02:32:25 AM »
Who says it's a redo?  You just weren't finished with it til now! ;D ;D ;D  Great Job.

Bill
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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 04:22:47 AM »
Very nice!I hope my new S.mtn. kit turns out a fraction as well.Chris
« Last Edit: July 26, 2009, 04:25:52 AM by Longbow68 »
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Offline Ken G

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2009, 03:15:40 PM »
She turned out real good.  The overall appeal is great.  I've went back and refinished a couple of mine and have been surprised at how much more wood I remove.  Thanks for posting the pics.  A fine looking shooting rifle I'm sure.
Ken
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2009, 06:46:09 PM »
 That is a good looking rifle. Nice job.

Tim C.
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Offline duca

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2009, 07:02:07 PM »
that is really nice. great job. do you have any pic of the old version?
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Offline Sequatchie Rifle

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Re: Tennessee Re-do
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2009, 06:34:57 AM »
Very nicely done- great lines!  The pewter nose cap is perfect for that rifle!  Wish I had that kind of patience and skill.
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