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Offline B Shipman

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Angstadt Schimmel
« on: August 09, 2010, 07:47:05 AM »
A plain Maxatawney rifle in the style of Peter or Joe Angstadt.  Getz .50 cal. 48 in. swamped barrel. Points well despite the interesting shape.







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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2010, 08:22:58 AM »
Hi Bill,
Sweet gun.  The precision and quality of the workmanship is awesome.  Thanks for the photos.

dave
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2010, 02:53:45 PM »
You just proved that a gun doesn't have to be covered with decoration to be a stunner! ;D
 
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2010, 03:34:28 PM »
What Mike said!
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2010, 04:43:14 PM »
Ditto!!
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2010, 05:27:00 PM »
 I'm with them. Clean, sharp, Great workmanship.

 Tim C.   
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2010, 05:35:57 PM »
Love it Bill!!!!!! Right up my alley! :o
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2010, 06:19:57 PM »
Bill, your rifles are so crisp.  I want one.
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Offline C Wallingford

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2010, 06:22:14 PM »
Very nice Bill. So clean and crisp. I think Mike Brooks said it well!
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2010, 06:37:27 PM »
Bill,
Very pretty.  No make up or fancy hair do on this gal.  Just good bones, classic looks, and great skin.  I like her!
What castings did you use?
Larry Luck
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2010, 06:49:09 PM »
This is the poster child for the thread that is running  labeled "what makes a great rifle".
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2010, 07:08:23 PM »
I would repete what everyone else has said so far, great in all respects. I really like your finnish on the lock.       Gary
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2010, 07:33:26 PM »
Beautiful!! and the wood even looks a little old....................... ;)
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2010, 08:30:14 PM »
Time for a Mauger, now!
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2010, 08:39:32 PM »
Beautiful LR ...plain w/ excellent wormanship and lines. I have one question though...you say it points well, but seems it might be a "cheekslapper"? Not a criticism, just curious seeing I don't know  much about "nuttin"...Fred
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2010, 08:54:39 PM »
Quote from: B Shipman on August 09, 2010, 07:47:05 AM
Points well despite the interesting shape.



I LOVE the shape.
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2010, 11:57:25 PM »
    EXCELLENT WORK, curly maple will help hid small flaws, straight grain won't. It is flawless.  Fill us in on the stain and finish.  Al
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2010, 12:05:29 AM »
Yes, Bill, as usual, you nailed the sub-school with eminent distinction.  But with butt plate and the cool trigger guard, I'd call this one a Shimmelx2.  I see the soul of this region of Berks County beaming through this piece.  

The last one made here had the same concept on a late Rupp Lehigh pattern.  Sleek curvilinear  butt and a light Getz .50.  No box, rear pipe or nose cap.  It sold as the finish was drying to a deer hunter from Shoemakersville. Wayne
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2010, 12:23:13 AM »
Bill
Great rifle,what more can I say  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D See you at the CLA!!!

Mitch
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Offline Don Getz

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2010, 01:08:27 AM »
Bill.........neat gun, looks so much better without all those "distelfinks".......Don
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2010, 02:09:02 AM »
Nothin but cooool... :D

Bill, you're just full of tricks.

Jeff
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2010, 03:19:12 AM »
Bill... I know I'm late here but @!*%! .........Simple or Complex You are the Man!
One of the last of the "Bivin's School" no doubt. You can do it inside or out and it will always be great!
Congrats!
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Offline Kermit

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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2010, 07:28:50 PM »
Wonderfully simple. Simply wonderful. My kind of gun!
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2010, 07:50:25 PM »
Simply ART.
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Re: Angstadt Schimmel
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2010, 09:20:17 PM »
Well, either I don't know what a 'schimmel' is or you cannot make one  ;)  MUCH too nice for a schimmel! You always impress me with your eye and skills...
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