Comment on SCHREIT (1761) RIFLE-pics added

[t.caster]

I know the forum rules ask us not to comment on items for sale unless the poster opens it up.
So feel free to comment on my cherry stocked Schreit rifle if you want. There have been 900+ looks, so some have looked more than once and must have an opinion one way or the other.
I'll just say it was a fun contemporary project.

Tom Caster





Added pics inside patchbox. Lid is made from one piece as usual.

[Pennsylvania Dutchman]

Very Nice looking rifle! I love the color of the cherry stock! Most are finished too dark for my taste, very well done.

[rich pierce]

Looks good in cherry. Everything I expect from your work.  Great architecture, fit, finish, and feel. I appreciate you didn’t engrave the sideplate.

[Jim Evans]

Good looking rifle there,Just don't see to many in cherry.I like the way you finished the patch box.

[t.caster]

Rich, sorry the side plate is engraved, but my poor camera doesn't show it well.

[Jim Kibler]

Tom,

I like it a lot.  The lighter color seems very fitting.  One thing that jumps out to my eye is the buttplate edge thickness.  I think the Schreit buttplate might be a little thick, but I don't remember it being this heavy.  Oh, the brass on the end of the lid too...  This is minor though in the scheme of things.  It's a beautiful gun and has beautiful workmanship.

Jim

[oldtravler61]

   Tom your right I have looked a few times. You did well pilgrim
  Well indeed...Mike

[t.caster]

Jim K, I think I can still thin that butt down some. Thanks for the suggestion, you've got a good eye!
I also love the light color. Toyed with the idea of no stain at all, just finish. I don't know why so many cherry stocks are stained a dark red. I think it hides the beautiful grain. That's just me.

[Daryl]

I really like the colour and finish, Tom. Very "fitting" indeed, for that rifle.

[t.caster]

Update: per Jim Kibler's suggestion, I thinned the edges of the buttplate by half what they were. It does look more Svelt now, eh? Thanks Jim!

It is listed hear for sale, for one more day and goes to TOTW on Monday (3/16/20) unless someone speaks up.







Thanks again for your comments,
Tom C.

[BarryE]

Very nice.  I'm sure someone will give it a good home.

[rich pierce]

It won’t last long on Track. This is a site where many/most build their own. Folks go there looking to buy, and somebody’s going to get what should be an heirloom.

[t.caster]

This rifle shipped today. I only mention this because I've heard so many complaints about shipping guns over the years. The gal at our smalltown P.O. always greets me with a smile, probably because I bring such a big package! She never asks what's inside even when I insure it for over $3k!
It should show up on TOTW sight in a couple weeks. They have a worldwide audience.

[Jim Kibler]

Looks great Tom.  That's a nice rifle for sure.

Jim