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Offline Shreckmeister

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Shreck 1855 Final pictures up.
« on: December 22, 2013, 04:37:13 PM »
   Thought I would share this photo of the toe plate on a halfstock rifle by Wm. G. Shreckengost.
I thought it was exceptionally nice.

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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2013, 05:45:08 PM »
Shreckmeister,

Very nice indeed; the engraving is very pleasing to the eye.

It appears some of the screws are flat top, others are slightly oval top?  May be the shadows.

Bill
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2013, 06:04:03 PM »
Good morning Sir; Thanks for sharing the G. Shreckengost toe plate engraving. Very interesting styling. Have a Merry Christmas. AJ

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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2013, 06:06:14 PM »
Mr. Meister,
  Very nice sir...thank you for sharing!
  I can always tell when Christmas is near, as visions of Shreckengost's dance in your head ::) ::) ;D
  Now, what about the rest of the rifle ??? ???
                     Peace Out    Shreck ( NOT Meister ) ;)    
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2013, 07:11:12 PM »
Ya Flaydermaus, that vision of Shreckengost's toe only wets my appetite enough to want to see more! Thanks Rob for the teaser and Merry Christmas!     Joel
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2013, 11:58:32 PM »
Rob,
Outstanding! I don't want to say anymore.
Buck
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2013, 12:38:45 AM »
Bill. The screws are all flat top.  Thought you guys might like it. Can't recall seeing too many prettier than this one.
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2013, 05:03:08 AM »
Just like a girl with long legs..........That toe plate goes all the way there!
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2013, 05:56:42 PM »
Quote from: jdm on December 23, 2013, 05:03:08 AM
Just like a girl with long legs..........That toe plate goes all the way there!
   
JDM,  Funny how everything can make us think about a pretty girl.
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855 AND COMB PIECE
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2013, 08:05:13 PM »
Here is the comb piece.  Very delicately inlaid the full length of the comb terminating at the
tang and buttplate.

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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855 AND COMB PIECE
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2013, 10:48:48 PM »
Mr. Meister,
  Thank you for another Holiday Teaser ::)...very nice indeed.  As you said, delicate and subtle.  Not at all like any Shreckengosts' I know ;D
  When will the next Holiday installment take place ???
  Happy New Year to you and your family!
                               Peace Out  Shreck ( NOT Meister )
As a footnote, the bottle of 16 year Lagavulin is still uncracked at my house :o
 
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855 AND COMB PIECE
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2014, 12:08:59 AM »
Then let's get crackin when the opportunity presents
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855 AND COMB PIECE
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2014, 01:16:21 AM »
The Shreckengost  family sure had a talent for engraving. Did they make anything else, or do engraving on other objects ?
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Re: Shreckengost toe plate circa 1855 AND COMB PIECE
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2014, 04:26:12 AM »
I've pondered that same question and looked for any evidence that he engraved other things without success. I have been told he did blacksmith work as well as gunbuilding but judging from the number of rifles I have found I am sure gunsmith was his primary occup.
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Re: Shreck toeplate 1855, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2014, 09:17:14 PM »
Here is the tang, sideplate and breech.  Barrel stamped "Postley Nelson" 1852-1858 Pittsburgh

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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2014, 04:03:15 PM »
Shrekmeister,
Can you show the working side of that fancy rifle??

Bob Roller
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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2014, 11:15:41 PM »
Quote from: Bob Roller on January 08, 2014, 04:03:15 PM
Shrekmeister,
Can you show the working side of that fancy rifle??

Bob Roller
   Sent to your email.
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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2014, 11:18:58 PM »
The engraving on the barrel is a nice touch. Hardly seen at all on longrifles.
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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2014, 03:34:11 AM »
Yes you did and that is a fine old rifle.

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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2014, 03:57:09 PM »
I need better quality photos before I post the overall rifle.
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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2014, 08:34:38 PM »
Very nice rifle.

I thought you were just posting one photo per week, to prevent us from overdosing.   :)
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Re: Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2014, 09:11:08 PM »
 ;)  There's an element of that.  Drama enriches the experience.
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Re: More Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2014, 04:11:14 AM »
This cheek piece represents the pinnacle of Wm Shreckengosts work with multiple piercings and
delicate engraving.  It aint like layin an oval in there!

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Re: More Shreck 1855 toeplate, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #23 on: January 11, 2014, 04:27:56 PM »
Rob,
Beautiful piece!
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Re: More Shreck 1855 Rear Sight, Comb, Breech, Sideplate, Tang
« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2014, 04:21:18 PM »
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