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Offline Tim Crosby

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Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« on: April 08, 2013, 05:26:50 PM »
  It is about 14” around the outside curve. The Walnut base is about 2 ½”, hollowed out about 2/4 its length and held by 4 wooden pegs that also hold the base band on. The tip and collar are horn, the tip is threaded 5/8-11 as is the horn. The collar is press fit and held by the staple. Color is AF with Brown shoe polish.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2013, 06:09:47 PM »
That is a fine looking horn.  I like the looks of it.
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2013, 09:44:08 PM »
elegant all over, love that spout, it is very well proportioned and in harmony with the butt cap. In short, very nice work and I like it.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2013, 10:21:45 PM »
Dang Tim...
I'm gonna have to get one of them from you...
that is simply outstanding shape, fit and form all over...
I love it!
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2013, 11:47:41 PM »
I agree with TC, very nicely done Tim.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2013, 12:19:49 AM »
VERY nice.....
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2013, 04:45:27 AM »
You're really getting into these screw tip horns Tim. They're looking mighty good. Seems you like the Philadelphia horns.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 08:13:08 PM »
I'm not ordinarily a fan of this horn style, but I do have to say I really like this one.  A lot! :)  :)
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2013, 01:38:35 PM »
Tim,
That horn is way too cool. I like it alot!

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2013, 06:34:19 PM »
Tim and I had talked about this horn a few weeks ago - before it was started. As of this morning, I am the proud owner.  Can't wait to see it in person.  Thanks Tim.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2013, 05:50:24 AM »
Very nice horn!!

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2013, 03:57:25 PM »
 Thanks for the complements. To me starting with the right horn makes a big difference. I usually start 2 or 3 horns of the same style at the same time, keeping them at the same stage. There were two others with this horn and of the three this is the best. The others are good but they do not flow like this one does. I will post another and you will see what I mean.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2013, 03:57:30 PM »
Pure and simple elegance.  You always do great work--congratulations on another nice work of art.

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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2013, 04:45:14 PM »
Nice looking horn. Detail and proportion are perfect on the horn.
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2013, 05:58:50 PM »
I'm increasingly attracted to horns like this--great craftsmanship and "architecture," not so much carving and engraving. The same way I like long guns. Lots of eye appeal in this one.
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Re: Early Philadelphia Style Horn
« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2013, 02:13:11 AM »
I received the horn in the mail today.  it's handsome horn and deserves to supply a handsome rifle.  Allen Martin is taking care of that for me.  Thanks Tim. This is one to treasure.
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