Author Topic: a new Christian's Spring flinter .... more pictures added !!! (Read 27002 times)

Larry Luck · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2008, 04:09:09 AM »

Allen,
Please post more photos of the tang, wrist, and cheekside carving. What I see is great and I'd like to see more.
Thanks for posting this rifle.
Larry Luck

C. ALTLAND · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2008, 05:17:40 AM »

Allen, you really did a fine job on that rifle! Can't wait to see the completed rifle. Will be seeing you soon, as Dixon's is so close.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2008, 08:27:44 AM »

Allen,

Really enjoyed looking at the rifle and visiting with you this past weekend. Sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Jim

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #28 on:** July 06, 2008, 05:45:38 PM »

brobb · « **Reply #29 on:** July 06, 2008, 08:09:03 PM »

WOW! Thank you for letting me see it.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #30 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:47:52 PM »

WOW! Is Right! More like holy WOW!

Tim C.

PS: I'm with Larry, more pics. Thanks, TC

Stophel · « **Reply #31 on:** July 06, 2008, 11:26:41 PM »

Show off.

Actually, having seen Mr. Martin's work in person, I can say that not only do his guns look good, they feel good too. He does outstanding work, to say the least.

mountainman · « **Reply #32 on:** July 06, 2008, 11:38:21 PM »

Allen,
Wow, That is the most awesome piece of artwork. It nearly made me faint,,,,,. I don't know what' going to happen if I see it in person! I love the patina, very very Beautifull!

t.caster · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:45:16 PM »

OUTSTANDING! You are at the TOP of your game! Setting the bar higher and higher!

alex e. · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2008, 02:12:00 AM »

FIRST RATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alex like.........

Tom Cooper · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:55:38 AM »

I like it.

Read my small print

Eric Fleisher · « **Reply #36 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:11:52 AM »

Awesome rifle! Great work, as usual Allen.

medbill · « **Reply #37 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:55:56 AM »

While looking at that rifle I swear I thought I heard angels singing....outstanding work!

gpowell · « **Reply #38 on:** July 09, 2008, 05:52:07 AM »

I really like what you did with the patchbox. Great work!

rich pierce · « **Reply #39 on:** July 09, 2008, 05:19:58 PM »

Is the lock a modified Chambers Germanic?

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #40 on:** July 09, 2008, 07:04:41 PM »

A Martin, that's one nice lookin' dirty ol' gun. Very, very nice.

Who does your carving for you? Or do you buy the stocks like that?

Tom

AMartin · « **Reply #41 on:** July 11, 2008, 01:18:00 AM »

Holy cats !! I never would have thought this dang rifle has brought this much feedback ...... I thank all who responded and I won't answer all the questions now but I'll give a small description of the rifle and go from there !!

The rifle is based off of a few original Christian's Spring area guns with a little Al Martin kicked in ...... Acer I bought the carving at our local Town Tavern in Lewisburg ....... they were running a special !!

Getz barrel , 44-1/4" long heavy swamp in a .60 caliber ...
New Davis Colonial lock refiled a bit .....
Kick ass wood
Mark Wheland's & I , new brass castings .... hope to have available soon .... handmade small parts etc. etc.

The rifle is now in it's final stage and will be at the gunmakers fair & CLA show ....

Here are a few more pictures ....... thanks again for all the positive feedback ........ !!

God Bless !!

Allen M

mountainman · « **Reply #42 on:** July 11, 2008, 02:11:47 AM »

Wow!!!!! I'm almost did pass out that time. very very BEAUTIFUL. You are a very good artist! Those extra pictures were a thrill to see. I'm wondering what this cast brass is that you are going to have available?

J Shingler · « **Reply #43 on:** July 11, 2008, 04:47:54 AM »

Well Done Allen, Well Done. Can not wait to see it in person.
Jeff

TENdriver · « **Reply #44 on:** July 12, 2008, 02:08:48 AM »

Thanks for posting the additional pictures. It's a treat to see such nice work.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #45 on:** July 12, 2008, 02:10:50 AM »

Love the finish on the wood especially the contrast between the " worn" areas and the dark areas. Beautiful !!!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #46 on:** July 12, 2008, 06:44:28 PM »

Quote from: AMartin on July 11, 2008, 01:18:00 AM

The rifle is based off of a few original Christian's Spring area guns with a little Al Martin kicked in ......
Getz barrel , 44-1/4" long heavy swamp in a .60 caliber ...
New Davis Colonial lock refiled a bit .....
Kick ass wood
Mark Wheland's & I , new brass castings .... hope to have available soon .... handmade small parts etc. etc.

The rifle is now in it's final stage and will be at the gunmakers fair & CLA show ....

thanks again for all the positive feedback ........ !!

God Bless !!

Allen M

Allen, I will look forward to seeing it at CLA. ..... How much does it weigh??

I have a beautiful Black Walnut blank and a .58 cal Griffin Octagon to round 44" barrel that needs to become a rfle...Early Christian Springs has been suggested and I love the look of yours.... I would love to get your thoughts oon the idea.
Thanks for all the pictures... you call us all highter!

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Author Topic: a new Christian's Spring flinter .... more pictures added !!! (Read 27002 times)

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