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Odd Fellow

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Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« on: June 21, 2011, 10:46:56 PM »
I have been working on this for a while, the time period I was going for was the 1640s I am 17 working on this, I made all metal parts except the barrel, bolts, and screws.

The barrel is a colerain 42" griffin 20 gauge Fowler barrel

The lock I made from TRS castings.

The stockwood is a barn timber that I found, I thought it looked like walnut and it was.

I left file marks on the metal surfaces so that it would be more period correct

The finish is Tung oil with paste wax















Forgot to mention that it has a 1/4" cast off also

So what do you all think? This is my 3rd build and first from scratch!

« Last Edit: September 01, 2024, 03:07:32 AM by rich pierce »
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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 10:50:58 PM »
How cool is that?  Awesome stuff.

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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 10:52:51 PM »
I am not familiar with 1640 architecture but the craftsman ship looks good. I think you have the talent necessary to be a good gunbuilder. Keep it up.

Welcome to ALR, I am sure you will find like minded friends here.
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 11:01:52 PM »
Very fine work, your attention to detail is good.
For the young man that you are, you are well on your way to be a fine craftsman.
Excellent work!
What cal., how does it handle?
Any problems with the wood, while makeing?
Any more wood left from the timber?
What is your next project?

Old Ford
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 11:03:51 PM »
It was interesting working arround brace bit holes, worm holes, knots, and nail holes in this piece, Thank you all.
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 11:11:34 PM »
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Very fine work, your attention to detail is good.
For the young man that you are, you are well on your way to be a fine craftsman.
Excellent work!
What cal., how does it handle?
Any problems with the wood, while makeing?
Any more wood left from the timber?
What is your next project?


It is a .62 caliber

I havent shot it yet but swings well and points well

The wood had some tiny wormholes, knots, and a couple of brace bit holes

I have some blocks left for maybe a set of apostles for this gun

My next project is a copy of this piece


This is the sketch I made before seeing this picture

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Offline Frank Barker

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 11:15:39 PM »
WOW O.F......You sure did a nice job on your Snaphaunce copy. Your craftsmanship surpasses your young age. I will give you an A+ on this one. Keep up the good work and we will be looking forward to more nice guns in the future. Welcome to the ALR site and don't be bashful. This is a good place to ask questions and to be tutored by some of the best in the business......Frank Barker
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2011, 11:33:08 PM »
Nice work.  I had my doubts when you posted that barn timber on another site.  You're advanced for sure beyond your experience.  Keep it up and see as many originals as you can.
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Odd Fellow

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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2011, 11:52:40 PM »
Thank you all, I think I remember your fears rich, The brace bit area I had to remove the light rot of 200+ years and I positioned the front ramrod pipe over that area to cover it up, the front pipe is wobbly without the ramrod in place but with it in place it holds without movement.


Forgot to mention I made the ramrod from old oak flooring it had very strait grain so I split it then used a spoke shave to get the rough shape then ran it thru a rod shaping die I made then sanded, the rod flares the front 3 inches to about .48 diameter

The one mistake I believe I made was the tang shape but I made it work!
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2011, 12:34:04 AM »
If thid is the kind of work that you do at 17 I can't wait to  see what you will be turning out when you are 21.
Keep it up and keep us To to date on your progress. BOB
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 12:50:28 AM »
WOW ... How cool !!!   You did a great job.  Your first scratch build reveals lot of talent and skills !!!
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 01:00:40 AM »
 Wow, 17, amazing work, can’t wait to see the pistol. How about some pics as you go about it?

 Thanks, Tim C.
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2011, 01:10:30 AM »
Modern snaphaunce fowlers are quite rare, so your choice without a lot of guidance is highly commenable.
Looking forward to the pistol, and as written above, pictures as you go PLEASE.
Walk tall and be proud of your work, sir!

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« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2011, 01:29:53 AM »
Thankyou all! I worked off of models from these websites

http://www.bolk-antiques.nl/

http://briangodwin.co.uk/index.html       (best one I found)

and various forums and picture accounts from photobucket.


Like you said there aren't many modern reproductions and there really aren't many originals to look at and hold to get the right Idea
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2011, 02:34:39 AM »
 I've seen a number of original pieces, and you have done a fine job with yours. And it's wonderful to see a young person with your skill and interest in muzzleloaders--I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work!
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2011, 05:00:29 AM »
Welcome, and WOW!

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2011, 05:03:38 AM »
Thankyou
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2011, 05:22:09 AM »
That's a mighty fine Snaphaunce fowler. Congratulations on a job well done. Are you planning to hunt or target shoot with it? I'm very interested in hearing how it performs.
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« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2011, 05:27:57 AM »
I plan on taking it hunting, but I want to put it on paper too! I will give a report when I take it out to shoot!
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2011, 10:45:07 AM »
DAAARN, (would be another word but probably would be deleated).   That's plum purdy
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« Reply #20 on: June 22, 2011, 03:13:04 PM »
Very cool!  I really like seeing something that isn't posted on a regular basis here.  Very nice work!  Congratulations!

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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #21 on: June 22, 2011, 04:04:47 PM »
Very nice work all the way around. Keep up the effort and let us see more of what you do.
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2011, 06:33:44 PM »
thankyou all! Will post update on it when I get to shoot it!
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« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2011, 08:49:06 PM »
Great work, you show skills way beyond your years.  Keep posting your projects I am sure it is an inspiration for all of us here
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Re: Just finished, Snaphaunce fowler.
« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2011, 06:20:53 AM »
Great craftsmanship there, Odd Fellow.  You did a very precise job of inletting also!  Time to shoot it and start on the next one.
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