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Offline Gaeckle

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Good start to the New Year
« on: January 04, 2025, 01:44:50 AM »
Just finished this up. Need to shoot it and regulate the sights to get it close, then the owner can take it from there. The barrel is an unknown make, but I think I know where it came from, as it has some features that I recognize from his shop. The barrel is almost 36 inches long and is tapered: 7/8's at the breech to 3/4" at the muzzle, at least that's what I think. The lock is a Chambers late Ketland that's been modified. An older set of Davis set triggers, an old Reeves Goerhing butplate, and an antique triggerguard. The stock came from a dear friend (since departed). The patchbox is copied from an original that briefly wandered in to the Log Cabin and the owner permitted me to take a rubbing of it. The inlays on the cheek side were gleaned from Samual Fairies and one of the Teaf's from the East Liverpool Ohio area.

The idea was to craft a rifle that would have been made in Ohio during the late flint time period. Adding the brass on the tail of the lock was something I thought about and executed, but wasn't really necessary. It's okay, just not needed, it's just added sparkle. The inlays  along the forstock are pretty common items found on many Ohio rifles. All that's needed is to do a bit of shooting and off she goes to a new home.





























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Offline axelp

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2025, 01:54:11 AM »
very nice work. Thank you for sharing. K
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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2025, 02:53:55 AM »
   Impressive
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2025, 02:57:47 AM »
That is a fun gun in so many ways. I wouldn’t be bored sitting on a deer stand with that one. Lots to look at and enjoy.
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2025, 03:28:21 AM »
Good lookin rifle John. I really like the patch box you have on it also.
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Offline bama

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2025, 08:39:57 PM »
Good looking rifle and excellent craftsmanship. I am sure the new owner will have a big smile on their face.
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Offline EGG17601

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2025, 01:07:00 AM »
Beautiful rifle. The details are wonderfully rendered and harmonious. Thank you for sharing it.
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Offline Seth Isaacson

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2025, 01:51:53 AM »
Lovely! There is a lot to like there for sure!  ;D
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Offline scottmc

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2025, 05:54:08 PM »
That is a very nice rifle with good lines.  I'm not familiar with Ohio rifles but I do like this one!
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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2025, 11:16:22 PM »
 A Beauty John, Very well done all around.

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Re: Good start to the New Year
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2025, 06:06:35 AM »
Well done. I'd say you did your departed friend proud, may be rest in peace.
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