Author Topic: New VA Rifle (Read 12363 times)

B Shipman · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 06:35:41 AM »

A fairly contemporary early Va Rifle. .50 cal B wt Getz barrel. The patchbox head is Daniel Morgan.

Dave B · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:03:02 AM »

Very nice work Bill, as always. I enjoy it when we have tasty bits to drool over. Are you having that trigger guard cast for you or is it one of Reave's? It is a very stylish piece being slim in the wrist and ample in the butt. Nice job on the Morgan bust as well. It doesn't look over done yet not caricature as some of the bust finials go.
What did you use for your stain

C Wallingford · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:55:31 PM »

Beautiful rifle, Bill. Nice and slim. The patchbox is especially nice.
Thanks for posting..

Gene Carrell · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:05:39 PM »

Exquisitely done. I like the patchbox.

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:03:49 PM »

Looks just as great in person!

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:55:31 PM »

Very nice gun Bill.

LURCHWV@BJS · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:17:48 PM »

B E A UTIFUL BILL,

That is exactly the look I am looking for on my next build. Only difference would be the lock and patchbox.

I Love it.

Rich

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:42:44 PM »

I like the way the engraving just fits in with the sculpted architecture and beautiful carving. It all fits to make a beautiful whole. and the patina ain't bad either!

flehto · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:37:44 PM »

The architecture is "sleek", especially the lock and wrist areas. Your choice of TG contributes a lot to these areas. One question, though....have looked at Virginia LRs in many references and none look as good as yours, architecturally wise and the only other Virginia LRs w/ this similar "sleekness" are by Gussler. Where in Virginia was this style originally made and did you have a "prototype" original as a reference? Perhaps I'm displaying my lack of knowledge asre Virginia LRs.....Fred

alyce-james · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:39:12 PM »

Where does one start except to say "OUTSTANDING HE SAID". The double set triggers and the patch box

and the color are the special highlights for me personally. Thanks for sharing with us. Jim & Alyce.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:58:21 PM »

Bill,

That is a beautiful gun! I got a real chuckle out of the patchbox. Not that it is bad, just different. Actually, before I read your post, I thought it was George Washington. In fact, the whole gun shows a lot of creativity. I am sure you had a lot of fun with it. I am just disheartened that I didn't make the rifle;)

Mark

Kermit · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:10:09 PM »

Your choice of lock, triggers, and trigger guard go a long way in achieving that slenderness. VERY nice.

G-Man · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:13:05 PM »

That is just cool. Bill - your "face" patchboxes are quite a trademark.

To me, I see a lot of the Adam Haymaker rifle in Bill's architecture on this one. I would have to put that gun in the "sleek" category - massive but sleek.

Bill - if I am not mistaken is that guard a casting from the Brass Barrelled Rifle, but modified a bit?

Guy

mjm46@bellsouth.net · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:20:34 PM »

Verry handsom rifle indeed!

smylee grouch · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:27:23 PM »

Love the rifle. Great carving,engraving, wood, stain, everything. It all blends together so nice and the workmanship is outstanding. Thanks for the picture show. Smylee

Hawken62_flint · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:41:18 PM »

Simply elegant in every way. I love the color you achieved in the wood and I really love the fact that you browned the barrel and didn't try to achieve some worn, aged look (although it does have its place). Tremendous job on everything.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:05:14 AM »

Bill,

Great package as always; nothing out of place. I like the subdued detail of the carving, and the patchbox is super. I'm not just referring to the portrait finial, but the whole design, and Oh yeah, the finial does look darn good also.

Jeff

FRJ · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:41:28 AM »

WOW!!!!!!!!!! I'm no expert on anything on muzzleloaders but I am an expert on what I like and I like this rifle A WHOLE LOT!!!!!!! It's slim and sleek and well thought out and I love it. If it doesn't follow a particular style that just tough!!!!!!! Someone should have made rifles like it in years gone by. Frank

Tom Currie · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:46:10 AM »

Another beauty Bill. Fine, delicate work as always.

Long John · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:13:09 AM »

Bill,

Each rifle you build serves as an inspiration to those of us who are working our way up teh learning curve. Truly inspirational!

JMC

smart dog · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:13:30 AM »

Hi Bill,
You and Jim Kibler handle the lock and sideplate panels, and wrist sections of gunstocks better than anyone I have ever seen. Beautiful, beautiful rifle! It would be irresistable even if it had no inlays, no carving, and plain wood.

dave

James · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:20:46 AM »

Great looking gun. Thanks for sharing.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:42:11 AM »

I was lucky enough to see this beautiful rifle at Dixon's. The patch box is awesome, as is the rest of the rifle! Thanks for the inspiration and photos, Bill.

Ed

KennyC · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:17:45 AM »

Little Brother · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:31:22 PM »

I'm with smart dog, you boys sure get things right. I really enjoy looking over your work Bill; so crisp and clean.

Thank you.

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Author Topic: New VA Rifle (Read 12363 times)

LURCHWV@BJS

mjm46@bellsouth.net

FRJ

KennyC

Little Brother