Robert Kirk

[bcowern]

I saw a very nice contemporary flintlock rifle at a gun show in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada made by Robert Kirk who worked various places in British Columbia and apparently has built over 50 rifles.

I was wondering if anybody on this board is familiar with his work and could provide any information or thoughts on Robert Kirk and his rifles.

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,
Bradford

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

I've known Robert "Bob" Kirk for a very long time.  He is a very talented and gifted artist, well known by his fellow British Columbians for his longrifles, and for his 'Wood Spirit' carvings.  I believe he now lives and works in Cranbrook, BC.  I'll see if I can come up with a picture of him.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

[rich pierce]

Canadians are fancy.

[Vomitus]

   I thought his name was "Shuddup"! or was it "Go To Bed"?!! Have had a lot of fun with Bob over the years! Great carver.

[Bill of the 45th]

LB, I'm going to guess adult beverage's were tied to those names.

Bill

[Vomitus]

   Yes,in those days I did imbibe some.

[bcowern]

Many thanks to those who have replied. Would love to see some photos of other rifles he has made.

Regards,
Bradford

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Bradford...sorry.  I don't have a single image of his rifle work.  He will be at the BC Rendezvous Aug. 25 - Sep 3.  Or at least some of the time during that 10 days.  He often has rifles for sale, and he's not expensive.