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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #25 on: May 04, 2021, 11:38:20 PM »
 Stoner is a true connoisseur of fine rifles.  Oldtravler
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #26 on: May 04, 2021, 11:39:40 PM »
 He is definitely a true master of the art of gun building. His engraving is beautiful, how his shading gives it a 3-D effect. Seen one of his SMR in a book, it's beautiful.   Al
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2021, 12:11:33 AM »
The "Griffon"(I assumed) on the patch box finial is amazing.
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #28 on: May 06, 2021, 01:52:48 PM »
I'm glad I looked at this thread.
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #29 on: May 06, 2021, 09:20:54 PM »
In trading graver tool steels with Mike, I ask him to send me one of his favorite gravers. When the package was opened I found nothing more than a three cornered file sharpened to a graver point.
Amazing work!
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #30 on: May 07, 2021, 07:53:05 PM »
The rifle looks even better in person.  When I saw it, it reminded me of a dressed up Salem, NC Vogler gun to a degree.  A lovely rifle for sure, and I am glad Wayne snagged it. 

"The "Griffon"(I assumed) on the patch box finial is amazing."

Daryl, I think that finial has a "distelfink", or stylized goldfinchon top.  I was told that distelfink means "thistle finch" or goldfinch, but I don't speak German. It is one of my favorite patchbox designs. 

God Bless,   Marc
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Offline Leatherbark

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #31 on: May 07, 2021, 09:25:15 PM »
I know Mike and will probably see him at our NMLRA Territorial match this weekend at the Kate Carpenter's Muzzleloading Club near Sam Black Church, WV.  He doesn't shoot in the match but he shows up regularly to chat and present his latest masterpiece that leaves us in "Awe".  I thought I heard he was either not making guns anymore or just slowed down but I might be mistaken. I have seen many of breathtaking rifles and fowlers of his.  I'm too ashamed to show him my rifles made from hammered horse dung.

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #32 on: May 08, 2021, 04:07:39 PM »
WOW WE my dream gun the whole gun is fantastic, but the patch box is beyond that. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #33 on: May 08, 2021, 06:35:22 PM »
That rifle is just flat out fantastic! Right up there with the best of the very best modern made guns!
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