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Offline Ed Wenger

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Wounded Warrior Rifle
« on: July 25, 2012, 04:39:30 AM »
This is a piece I built for the Wounded Warrior Program, and will be used in the "Hunts for Healing".  This project was coordinated through Bill D, who is also building a couple rifles for the program. 

I'd like to thank the following folks for their most generous contibutions to this project:

Wayne Dunlap:   donated the stock blank
Dave Keck:   inlet the barrel, drilled the ram rod hole, and shaped the butt stock
Richard DeOrian:  donated the lock
Charles Burton:  donated the barrel (nice!)
Larry Luck:  gave me the idea for the original purple heart design on the cheek

The barrel is a 38", .54 cal that was cold blued then rubbed back.  The butt piece is a #12 Dickert by Reeves.  The trigger guard, ram rod pipes and side plate are commercial pieces I had lying around the shop.  The patch box is a simple one piece design, made from a commercial blank, again been lying around for a while.  Not a whole lot of bells and whistles on this one.  I wanted to keep it simple, and tie in some period military aspects.  As mentioned, the heart shaped inlay on the cheek is from the original purple heart, conceived by G. Washington in 1782 or '83.  The medal was originally awarded for merit, and has since evolved into the present day purple heart.  The patch box incorporates the coiled snake of the Gadston (sp?) flag, and has the initials of the five service branches engraved around it.  Critiques are certainly welcome.

I'll be giving the rifle to Bill at Dixon's.  It'll be on display either at Dave Kecks table, or up on the hill with the folks from ALR.










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Re: Wounded Warrior Rifle
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2012, 04:40:40 AM »
WOW!!!
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2012, 04:45:17 AM »
Hi Ed,
Wonderful work for a great cause.  Bill and your efforts exemplify what the words "community" and "brotherhood" are all about.

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Re: Wounded Warrior Rifle
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2012, 04:47:00 AM »
Nice looking job Ed!!  It will make a fine contribution for a most worthy cause.  Hope to see ya Saturday. 

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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2012, 04:54:14 AM »
Ed--
That is super nice. What a great program that Bill D and others have started. Each of you are to complimented for your contribution to such a worthy cause.
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2012, 05:33:13 AM »
WOW, Impressive. Well executed work, for a truely noble cause. God bless....BJH
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2012, 05:36:34 AM »
Ed, Very nice work for a great cause. Hope to see you this weekend.
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2012, 05:55:31 AM »
Ed,

That is some beautiful work there!  And I have to echo the thoughts on it being for a very worthy cause.  Very simple and clean lines, it really captures the feeling.  All who contributed should be commended as well!

Nice job on the carving also.

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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2012, 06:20:21 AM »
Ed,

Nice rifle for a good cause.  I really appreciate your work for this cause.

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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2012, 06:23:54 AM »
Very Nice Ed !!! Look forward to seeing you and the rifle at Dixons.

Mitch
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2012, 03:07:24 PM »
                                 
  Ed,
     I'm sure all of you guys will be blessed in some special way for your contributions to a very special cause.
     That rifle is beautiful in every way in my eyes.
                                                                         God Bless!
                                                                         Mike Hamilton
     
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2012, 03:48:09 PM »
Ed, you will touch the hearts of some folks who need it. A beautiful offering. I think it is a wonderful rifle....makes me even prouder to know you.

Course you could have engraved the Senior service -- USA at the top instead of the USMC... the junior service!!  :o ;D ;D
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2012, 04:09:59 PM »
Nice work, great gift to a good project.
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2012, 04:23:10 PM »
 Great work in both areas Ed.

    Tim C.
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« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2012, 04:35:11 PM »
Wow!  Very sweet work and well done for helping out a good cause!! Bravo!
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« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »
Quote from: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 25, 2012, 03:48:09 PM
Course you could have engraved the Senior service -- USA at the top instead of the USMC... the junior service!!  :o ;D ;D

I thought almost the same thing....almost being USN up top of course ;D....but then realized he had 3 services with 4 letter abbreviations and 2 with 3 letters so had to do it that way for balance.

Oh, and of the 3 with 4 letters....USMC, USAF, USCG.....the Marines are the senior service.  USAF being the youngest of course.

Nice work for a great cause!  Enjoy, J.D.
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Re: Wounded Warrior Rifle
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2012, 05:06:47 PM »
Ed, this is such a wonderful cause. Thank you for doing this. A lovely rifle.

I would contribute on a rifle next time they come around.

I look forward to seeing this one, and you at the Fair. Oh, Joy!

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Offline J. Talbert

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« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2012, 07:00:48 PM »
What a great gun for a great cause!  And wonderful blending of the old with the new in both design and tradition.

Awesome work!
My hat's off to all involved.

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Offline Ed Wenger

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« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2012, 09:50:41 PM »
Everyone, thanks very much for the kind words!  It is a great cause.  I've had the honor to work with some of these guys in the past, in a different capacity, and was humbled. 

I was waiting for someone to bring up the location of the service branches, LOL!  I'd like to say it was for balance and all that, but I was once a member of Uncle Sam's Mountain Climbers, so what can I say...

Tim, if this makes you feel any better, I had the honor of participating in the Ft. Belvoir Army Birthday celebration this year where I portraid America's first soldier, a rifleman of the Continental Army.  Great event!

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« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2012, 11:46:31 PM »
I am humbled Ed!!  Great gun!!
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Re: Wounded Warrior Rifle
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2012, 11:58:02 PM »
Great work
I guess its a Marine thing

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« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2012, 11:58:38 PM »
Thats a beautiful rifle made for a fantastic cause. I love it!!! ;D ;D
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Re: Wounded Warrior Rifle
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2012, 12:13:03 AM »
Beautifully done and I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated by our service members.

I'm looking, but I'm not seeing the USMM, (US Merchant Marine) which remains the only branch of the services that sends it's academy cadets into war, before they finish their studies.

Great rifle and for a very, very worthy cause.
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« Reply #23 on: July 26, 2012, 12:41:47 AM »
Great work, wish I could see it and see you at Dixon's- going to CLA?
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« Reply #24 on: July 26, 2012, 06:39:28 AM »
Well done on every level.
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