Early Germanic / Christian Springs rifle

[Cory Joe Stewart]

I like everything about that.

Cory Joe Stewart

[J. Talbert]

Wow,
That really grabs you.
Nice
Jeff

[davec2]

Ed,

Really outstanding work.  I especially like the metal finish, the carving and the lock engraving.  How did you finish the barrel ?

Dave C2

[smylee grouch]

With such nice carving and the very nice engraving on the lock and cheek piece inlay a small amount, subdued engraving on the side plate would be the only addition I could want to this super fine rifle.

[Curtis]

Ed, put me down for lovin' the carving and engraving!  Looks like a nice handling gun as well.  What does it weigh?

Curtis

[Ed Wenger]

Thanks, again. 

Dave..., all the steel was simply cold blued with Birchwood Casey Super Blue, then rubbed back with a maroon Scotch Brite pad and oil.

Curtis..., I haven’t weighed it, but would guess in the 8-9lb. range.  With the .60 cal. bore, the barrel really isn’t that heavy, and yes, I think it handles very well.

Best,

          Ed

[acorn20]

Nicely done, Ed!  Thanks for posting.

[Marcruger]

That is a beauty Ed.  I cannot see anything I'd have changed.  Spot on.  I especially like the buttstock carving and the warm wood finish.  You go man!   God Bless,   Marc

[Daryl]

First time I looked at this thread. Now THAT is an ultimate hunting rifle (although a bit small in bore ). Really nice, Ed.

[frontstuffer]

As always beautiful work!

[Ed Wenger]

Thanks! 

Daryl..., I hear ya, just got my hands on a .66 Cal! 😬.     Best,


          Ed

[Daryl]

Oh yeah - now 'yer talking. 

[guido]

sorry late to this, as always Ed great job. This is going to make someone a great hunting gun!

[ScottH]

Ed,
 A couple of questions.
Is the barrel you used a special order profile from Rice or one that they commonly offer?
Is the stock sugar maple or red maple? I looks like it was quite hard wood given the carving appearance.
Scott

[gunmaker]

It's true what "they" say.  A rifle gun needs no decoration to be beautiful, just plain eye appeal.  This is what they're talking about.

[Ed Wenger]

Thanks again!

Scott..., pretty sure this was a “one off” that Jason had laying around.  I picked it up at Dixon’s, along with another “one off”.  I believe it was made from dimensions from Allen Martin.  I’d give Jason a call, he might remember.  .60 caliber, 36” long.

The stock is sugar maple that I got from Dunlaps.  It’s a nice piece of wood, but not especially hard.  Nice to work with, but certainly not “rock” hard.  I wanted something with minimal curl, and this blank seemed to fit the bill.  Best,

     Ed