Author Topic: Lancaster Squirrel Rifle (J.Hagy/Hagee) (Read 11575 times)

tallbear · « **on:** February 19, 2013, 05:13:59 PM »

This is a little .36 cal Squirrel rifle I just finished up.It was on my table at Lewisberg still in the white for those that stopped by.It is based on the work of a Lancaster Builder by the name of John Hagy/Hagee.Not a copy of a particular rifle but as if I trained and worked in Hagy shop.Thanks to all who critiqued it an Lewisberg and comments are welcome as always.

Mitch Yates

Majorjoel · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:07:59 PM »

Very nice Mitch! I really like your carving and the patchbox is Hagy all the way! What are the barrel dimensions?

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:26:17 PM »

That is a beatiful looking rifle! My first build is going to be a squirel rifle. Can you offer some information on the parts used?

Barrel width across the flats if straight or swamped, length?
lock type used?
trigger used?

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:57:45 PM »

Really neatly done Mitch, another Beauty.

Tim C.

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:08:03 PM »

So delighted to see something like this- some great clean Golden Age rifles are out there to emulate. Looks right. Carving is terrific.

Bennypapa · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:41:47 PM »

Wow, that is beautiful!

Larry Pletcher · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:25:32 PM »

I have a soft spot for Lancasters and this one is special. Any idea what it weighs?
Regards,
Pletch

hanshi · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:27:21 PM »

Quite a beautiful rifle; excellent work.

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:27:38 PM »

A classic beauty!! The squirrels will stand in awe as they wait to be knocked off!! The carving is exquisite!! and the finish is nice too.

tallbear · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:42:58 PM »

Thanks guys

Some specs
Rice 44" .36 cal B weight swamped
Goehring BP #4 TG# 13
Davis #4 triggers

Weight 7.9 lbs

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2013, 10:02:26 PM »

Quote from: aka tallbear on February 19, 2013, 09:42:58 PM

Thanks guys

Some specs
Rice 44" .36 cal B weight swamped
Goehring BP #4 TG# 13
Davis #4 triggers

Weight 7.9 lbs

Thanks Mitch! I just ordered a Rice .36 cal. 7/8" x 44" straight barrel today.

Osprey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2013, 01:07:08 AM »

Very nice! Now, just don't do like a lot of these guys and just call it a squirrel rifle, go out and shoot some critters with it!! And post pics!!

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2013, 01:37:08 AM »

Very nice, clean looking rifle, Mitch! Love the color, and well executed carving. I also like the look of the brass lock plate, really well done all around. Thanks for posting the photos!

Ed

Topknot · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2013, 01:46:50 AM »

Mitch, you have made my day. Absolutely beautiful. The carving is gorgeous.Your engraving is well done with just enough , but not too much . What did you use for stain and finish? The squirrels will most likely overun you, just beggin to be shot with that rifle!

topknot

wattlebuster · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:04:46 AM »

Thats some great work there. I really like your carving

mupperm · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2013, 03:22:24 AM »

What a wonderful looking piece, With my very first build in the planning stages this gives me something to aspire to someday be able to make a rifle that looks this good!

thanks for the pictures

JohnTyg · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:14:44 AM »

I REALLY like that carving and finish.

Now I have to figure out how I can emulate that!

John

tallbear · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:28:52 AM »

Glad you like the finish.It's two aplications of Aqua fortis of my making blushed in between each application.Then I put a sealer coat of seed lac.Then Several top coats of Jim Chambers oil finish.Once it's well dryed I rub it back with pumis and rottenstone in oil till I get the look that I want.

Mitch

Tom Currie · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:31:09 AM »

Really nice Mitch. I like the overhead view of the wrist as it shows the slimness of the rifle.

pathfinder · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:51:45 AM »

Very nice! Are the lock panels a little long or are they like that for symmetry? It work's!

B Shipman · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2013, 07:48:17 AM »

Really captured it well. Really nice rifle.

Meteorman · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2013, 04:02:56 PM »

gets better every time I see it Mitch.

will be in touch with some more questions on the button lac - my last experience was OK but definitely could be better.
looks like you have it down cold !

/mike

J. Talbert · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:27:06 PM »

Quite a handsome piece.
Way to go Mitch!

Jeff

draken · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2013, 11:56:59 PM »

An all-around really nice rifle, Mitch!

C Wallingford · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:21:21 AM »

Very nice , Mitch

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Author Topic: Lancaster Squirrel Rifle (J.Hagy/Hagee) (Read 11575 times)

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