A Gumph rifle

[B Shipman]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, the rifle is for a Seal.
The finish is Permalyn rubbed back with rottenstone.
Jeff, the lighting is my driveway on an overcast day.

[Jim Kibler]

Beautiful rifle Bill.  Good to see you're not just drinking Manhattans.  A while back I stole some ideas from Gumph's box lid engraving...

[Rootsy]

Sweet Jesus!

[Paddlefoot]

Dang we've just got a tremendous amount of artistic talent around here.  Both in guns and all forms of handcrafted goods.

[bama]

Very nice Bill, it is always a pleasure to see your work.

[Long John]

Bill,

Another stunningly beautiful piece of work!  It is truly an inspiration.  I hope I am 1/10th as good as you are when I grow up!

JMC

[J. Talbert]

Not to get too far off topic, having already commented on Bill's beautiful rifle, but Jim, that's one very fine looking piece.
I think I'd want to hang it on the wall rather use it for serving.

Jeff

[Jeff Peters]

Bill your work is as away great.
You are blessed with a true talent

Thanks for sharing the photos
Jeff

[B Shipman]

Eric, the high comb is typical. There is a significant cast off. I sort of worked this in, but if you shoulder it, the sights line up automatically. I shape first and inlet the butt plate last, which is contrary to what 99% of what is done. Which is true of about everything I do. The LAST thing I do is inlet the trigger guard. And so forth.
TOF- it's a conglomerate of Gumphs.
Jim, incredible tray. A whim or your wife?

[jerrywh]

 Bill. How Much?

[B Shipman]

Seals get a discount.

[brokenflint]

Seals get a discount.

Must be for one of the kids 

[jerrywh]

Bill.
  Your Gumph rifle is absolutely superb. The line are super sharp and totally correct. The whole gun has excellent definition. It is a magnificent example of traditional gun making. The engraving is incomparable.  That style is a style that few can do to perfection. There are very few makers who can attain such fine quality.  For what it’s worth  in my opinion it is flawless.
Jerry Huddleston