Author Topic: A Beck for a friend. (Read 2950 times)

BarryE · « **on:** July 24, 2020, 09:38:08 PM »

I just completed this one for a friend. Styled after the "Washington Beck". FCI 20 gauge/62 caliber 42" octagon to round barrel with a jug choke in full by Eastern Sky Arms. Chambers Silar lock. Buttplate from Jenny Goehring, triggerguard from Dave Keck. I made everything else. My first left handed rifle, and first attempt at a wooden patchbox lid. The finish on the stock and metal is a bit aged. The owner asked to allow the brass to age on its own, and after two trips to the range, it is coming along nicely.

BarryE · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2020, 09:51:15 PM »

Forgot one.

BarryE · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2020, 10:06:35 PM »

I would also like to thank PTK1126 of this forum for giving me numerous photos of the original. I hope I got even a little bit close to it.

Algae · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2020, 10:27:47 PM »

Nicely done!! Congratulations!

Al Jenkins

Marcruger · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2020, 10:56:30 PM »

A handsome gun. I am sure your friend will be very happy. God Bless, Marc

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2020, 11:15:57 PM »

Nice job

smart dog · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2020, 01:05:55 AM »

Very nice, Barry! It has a very credible "Beck" appearance. Well done.

dave

J. Talbert · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2020, 01:16:47 AM »

Well done.
Certainly has the Beck appearance.

Jeff

hortonstn · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2020, 02:02:15 AM »

Very nice good job

scottmc · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2020, 02:34:25 AM »

You did good. I'm looking at the little details like the trigger and sight and they are Beck. Did u make your sideplate? If so, nice!

BarryE · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2020, 02:59:38 AM »

Scottmc, yes I made everything except the buttplate, triggerguard, lock and barrel. I had an excellent set of photos and measurements to work from.

alex e. · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2020, 04:16:19 PM »

Nice,clean,neat work!

Richard · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:13:01 PM »

A nice looking J.P.
I like your choice of barrel.

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2020, 04:08:47 AM »

Lucky friend. I'm always a fan of wood box Becks.

BarryE · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2020, 01:13:42 PM »

Thanks to all for you kind comments. I enjoyed making something different, and left handed is different for me. I’m launching on a Schroyer based rifle next. It will be primarily one from Shumway’s book with some changes that I had the opportunity to see at the Baltimore show some years ago.

t.caster · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2020, 09:24:02 PM »

Real nice Beck style smooth/rifle! I think I've built about 6 or 7 Beck rifles and coincidentally the first was a left hander with wood patchbox, but in .32 caliber by special request of customer.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2020, 06:19:01 AM »

Looks like you’ve done a fine job there, Barry I’m sure your friend is going to be awful proud of his gun.
Bob

kentuckyrifleman · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2020, 07:01:51 PM »

Beautiful rifle. Well made wood-box Becks are some of the most elegant longrifles, IMO.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2020, 07:07:19 PM »

Yup, that's pretty. Nice work.

Jim

David Rase · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2020, 08:43:08 PM »

Very nice job Barry.

flatsguide · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2020, 08:52:56 PM »

It turned out great!
CheersRichard

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Author Topic: A Beck for a friend. (Read 2950 times)