Here's a little Lehigh I just finished, based on Neihart, with a touch of Rupp and Kuntz. I like all three of them, so this is a blend. Neihart's carving makes no sense to me, but I love it.
Anyway, enjoy the rifle pix.
Please critique my work. I know I made many mistakes. Some you will pick up on them, and some only I will know!
![Grin ;D](https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
Cheekside full length shot.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0508.jpg)
The behind the cheek carving, very closely follows Neihart. I think the man was crazy.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0485.jpg)
lockside full length.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0506.jpg)
Lock to butt, with a Chambers 'Late Ketland' English lock, modified to look more Kuntzy.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0494.jpg)
Closeup of lock area. Note I changed the tail of lock and running borders.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0497.jpg)
A little closer view of the lock
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0480.jpg)
A close up of patchbox head and wrist carving.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0503.jpg)
Entry thimble and carving. The forestock shape transition into the grip area.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0500.jpg)
Nosecap, wrapped around the wood, lapping in the bbl channel, riveted. Man, this was hard to do.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0502.jpg)
And then the ubiquitous Lehigh face.
![](https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/Tom45-70/Lehigh-Neihart/DSC_0490.jpg)
Getz .40 cal, straight taper, from 7/8 down to 3/4. Shortened to 38".
Sugar maple, root flare.
Finish: spirit varnish: shellac with dragon's blood, boiled linseed over top.
The butt plate and guard hardware are Reaves 'Neihart'.
Lock is Chambers Late Ketland, modified.
Thanks for looking.
Tom