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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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First Build Done
« on: January 21, 2012, 04:26:33 AM »
Hello all,

Well this has been a little over one year in the making.  I made the trigger Martin Luther King Day, 2011.  So now my first build is done.  I have wanted to do this since I was 15.  I am 34 now.

My idea was to make a rifle that would be seen in the southern backcountry, made by Moravian builders just prior to the American Revolution.  The carving designs came from a couple of different Moravian long guns.  There are some issues with it.  It is not perfect, but I am tickled to death with it. 

The stock is from Dave Keck, he also inlet the barrel for me.  The barrel is from Chambers, as is the lock.  The trigger guard and buttplate are from RE Davis.  The pipes are also from Davis, but I shaped the details in them.  I made the sideplate, trigger and trigger plate myself. 





If you are on this forum, you have probably helped me at some point in time. 

I particularly would like to thank Dennis Glazener, Mike Brooks, Greybeard, David Rase, Dave Keck, Barbie Chambers, Jim Chambers, T*o*F, and D. Taylor Sapergia.  If I missed anyone, I am sorry thanks.




















My best friend comes down from Delaware next week and we will see how it shoots. 

Coryjoe
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2012, 04:59:05 AM »
Looks Great to me!............Looking forward to a shooting report as well!
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Offline Michigan Flinter

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2012, 05:01:30 AM »
 Nice first build Coryjoe the one thing that caught my eye is your front sight .I think you might want to turn it around  .  Keep up the good work and show us your next one.
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2012, 05:37:41 AM »
Coryjoe, It is a lot of work and learning and something to be proud of. You did it!! It looks good now lets see how it shoots!!
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2012, 06:04:08 AM »
Coryjoe;    Be proud. It's very nice indeed. Is  this a great site or what;
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Offline Dave B

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2012, 06:07:14 AM »
Well done. It is very satisfying to have it all come together even with those imperfections that only you really know about. What is the breach width of this barrel, it looks like a "D".  The early guns are more interesting  to me than the late guns. I like it a lot. Keep up the good work.
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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2012, 06:42:23 AM »
Quote from: Dr. Tim-Boone on January 21, 2012, 05:37:41 AM
Coryjoe, It is a lot of work and learning and something to be proud of. You did it!! It looks good now lets see how it shoots!!

Tim Boone is one of the folks I forgot to thank.  I left you out, sorry.  It is so nice that your greatest concern was from my feet and personal safety. Remember?

Coryjoe
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2012, 06:42:52 AM »
Looks great, nice that you made some of the parts yourself.
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2012, 06:43:05 AM »
Great first job, Did you mean to put the front sight on backwards.  Beautiful color, and your carving is super.  You did it right by taking your time, and asking lots of questions.

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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2012, 06:43:59 AM »
Quote from: Dave B on January 21, 2012, 06:07:14 AM
Well done. It is very satisfying to have it all come together even with those imperfections that only you really know about. What is the breach width of this barrel, it looks like a "D".  The early guns are more interesting  to me than the late guns. I like it a lot. Keep up the good work.
Dave, it is the barrel that Cahmbers fits with his Lancaster kits.  It is smaller than a D, and larger than a C.

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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2012, 06:45:27 AM »
Quote from: Bill of the 45th on January 21, 2012, 06:43:05 AM
Great first job, Did you mean to put the front sight on backwards.  Beautiful color, and your carving is super.  You did it right by taking your time, and asking lots of questions.

Bill

I did not realize it was bacwards until you guys pointed it out.  It does need to be filed down some anyway.

Coryjoe
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2012, 06:50:30 AM »
Nicely done, CoryJoe.  It looks like you are off to a great start.  Do you have your next gun planned out yet?

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2012, 06:50:38 AM »
Get your apron dirty....it'll make you look better....nice job on the rifle.
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Offline B Shipman

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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2012, 08:15:41 AM »
Really a fine first rifle.
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2012, 08:38:49 AM »
My first 4 did not look this good ;D

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« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2012, 12:08:37 PM »
It looks great!!!! I like the color. What did you stain it with? What stock blank profile did you use?

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2012, 01:34:50 PM »
That is fabulous, I am sooo jealous, Wish I had the talent to do that... I would end up with a box of parts and some dang expensive firewood...GOOD job..
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2012, 04:31:16 PM »
I think it looks great. I wish I could have done half as good on my first build ;D
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2012, 05:54:31 PM »
 Looks good Coryjoe, very nice first rifle.

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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2012, 05:59:08 PM »
Quote from: Curtis aka SquirrelHeart on January 21, 2012, 06:50:30 AM
Nicely done, CoryJoe.  It looks like you are off to a great start.  Do you have your next gun planned out yet?

Curtis

I do, my dad wants a Chambers smooth rifle kit made.  I also have started thinking about one for my brother in law.

Coryjoe
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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2012, 06:01:32 PM »
Quote from: Gaeckle on January 21, 2012, 06:50:38 AM
Get your apron dirty....it'll make you look better....nice job on the rifle.

Yeah the apron is brand new.  I got tired of ruining my clothes making powder horns.
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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2012, 06:03:33 PM »
Quote from: Rolf on January 21, 2012, 12:08:37 PM
It looks great!!!! I like the color. What did you stain it with? What stock blank profile did you use?

Best regards
Rolf

Hey Rolf

The profile is KNob Mountain Muzzleloaders early transitional profile.  The stainwas the stain that Chambers sells.  Several coats.

Coryjoe
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2012, 06:25:31 PM »
Coryjoe; Great first attempt. I'm sure most first attempts for other new builders have not turned out as well as yours. Highlights for me color and overall appearance. Thanks for sharing. AJ
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Re: First Build Done
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2012, 06:39:41 PM »
CoryJoe,
Good job for a first rifle much better than mine! Oh, by the way I put my first front sight on backwards too ;D Looked like it should go that way to me.

I can tell you are hooked and that there will be many more.
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« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2012, 06:50:52 PM »
Well done
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