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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Rifle for a 4 year old
« on: November 18, 2020, 12:57:56 AM »
This is a rifle thst Howard built for his 4 year old grandson. He sent me photos and I edited them (to better fit) and posted some of them below.

Here is what Howard told me about the rifle:

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Dennis, Here is the rifle that I built for my grandson Reuben. I used a
Ed Rayl .32 cal. barrel, a original lock.  I made all the hardware &
built the rifle from a chunk of maple I had around here for several
years. I had Marvin Kemper to route the barrel channel for me as he has
a set up to do this in a very short time.  I couldn't find set triggers
that I like or the hardware for the rifle & I made them from wrought
iron. The pipes are .25 in the inside dia.  If you think these pictures
are good enough & worthy enough to post then you can.  I have more than
100 hours in this project. I made 3 guards & this was the best of the
three. I made 2 rear ramrod pipes & went back to the first one. I made
two patchboxs as it was horrible to make these knuckles & get it to
function the way I wanted. The barrel is 46 inches long.  I have only made six rifles & pistols before. 
















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Offline Terry Reynolds

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2020, 01:30:57 AM »
One heck of a grandpa, one lucky grandson to have both. I like it!
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2020, 02:13:13 AM »
A very nice little. I know that young man will cherish it for life.
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Offline old george

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2020, 02:23:24 AM »
Nice lil rifle. I love the gator and snakes ;D 


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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2020, 02:58:39 AM »
What a good looking rifle Howard, I know your grandson will love it. Not bad for your 6th rifle, if you keep practizing you might make a decent gunsmith one day. ;D For those that don't know Howard and I are good friends and he is one of the most talented fella's I know.

Love the rifle
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Offline mountainman70

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2020, 03:36:14 AM »
he is one of the most talented fella's I know.

Sho nuff, Jim. I too really like this'n. The overall look is great. Musta lernt sumpin on the last 6. Keep a goin man. I especially like the double base front sight. I put one on a SMR a while back, probably do it again. Best regards, Dave F 8) 8)

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2020, 04:26:26 PM »
 That is really a neat rifle.

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Offline Howard

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2020, 04:32:40 PM »






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I was contacted about the patchbox that I selected on my grandsons rifle. Here are several close ups of the knuckles  on the hinge. After handling thousands of old originals  I have only have seen two originals with this configuration. This is a very unique box.  The hinge itself is located under the lid instead on top.  I wanted my grandson to have something to have so he can remember me by. Special thanks to Chris Hirsch in Texas for sending me a good image  of 3 alligators to chose from for  the cheek piece. Also thanks to Louie Parker for his encouragement  as I was  going along on the rifle. Thank you Dennis for posting the pictures & thank you Jim Parker for just likeing my stuff & me.

Offline louieparker

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2020, 04:52:01 PM »
Howard, now thats better ... I can see the box.....,,,LP

Offline rich pierce

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2020, 06:41:58 PM »
My goodness that is a cool rifle!
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2020, 08:21:27 PM »
What a treasure - so folksy cool!
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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2020, 10:27:16 PM »
Howard,

That's really something.  I like it a lot!  Lucky grandson.

Jim

Offline Bob McBride

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2020, 11:06:31 PM »
Very cool Howard. A gun like that appeals to me more than almost any type. Well finished. Super.

Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2020, 05:46:05 PM »
That is such a cool rifle.  Very creative. 

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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2020, 06:03:55 PM »
That is a dramatically distinctive longrifle, and I love the lines and inlays.  That deep stain is really appealing.  God Bless,   Marc

Offline Angus

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2020, 03:43:27 AM »
Oh buddy! That puts a new meaning to family heirloom. Good job with the lines and style.

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Re: Rifle for a 4 year old
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2020, 04:14:42 AM »
  This is one of the coolest guns I have seen in a longtime. Very interesting lines an creativity.  He's going to be one happy grandson...Grandpa you did an outstanding job...!!

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