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Offline B Shipman

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VA rifle
« on: July 12, 2008, 12:55:00 AM »
My conception of an early VA rifle. Rice 44 in. C wt. 50 cal.















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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 01:09:59 AM »
My, my...very nice.   ;D   Did you forge the trigger guard?  If not, where did you get it, I rather like it and the trigger set up.  Did you make the trigger also? 


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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 01:11:14 AM »
It's a Bill Shipman gun. Doesn't that about say it all. None better. Few as good.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2008, 01:14:28 AM »
Oh, man. Look at that wrist carving. $#@*, I am going to have to sharpen my tools and take up the Manhattans. @!*%, Bill, but that is clean. Will this be coming to Dixon's? I hope so, this gun I want to see in person.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2008, 01:33:01 AM »
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2008, 01:35:46 AM »
Beautiful job, top to bottom, thanks.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2008, 01:57:06 AM »
Very Nice!  I really like seeing an early Ketland style lock.
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Offline Larry Pletcher

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2008, 01:59:19 AM »
That is one beautiful gun.  Will it be at the CLA show?  Your photos are first rate, but I bet the gun is even better in person.  I hope to meet you at Lexington.

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2008, 02:08:12 AM »
I just burned all the pics of my concep of an early VA rifle!

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2008, 04:53:53 AM »
outstanding, jerrywh's reply says it best
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Offline mountainman

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2008, 05:42:33 AM »
Here I struggle and struggle trying to make a decent looking gun, then I see a beautiful, and I mean A REAL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL GUN, it about makes me cry. Oh well, some got it and some ain't! :'( Well done my friend, it's look very good! I love it all, dark brass, carvings, stain colors, designs well executed. Beautiful! 8)
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2008, 05:42:53 AM »
Beautiful rifle Bill!  Such crisp carving, and the lines truly flow from one end to the other.  Great work with the triggerguard, and I like how you kept the sideplate so low.  Will it be at Dixon's?  Thanks for sharing,
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2008, 05:44:47 AM »
Bill,

You just keep'em coming, all right up my alley.  Looks great!  Will it be at the CLA?  I hope so.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2008, 05:58:37 AM »
Very nice. Beautiful carving,nice and clean
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2008, 06:25:33 AM »
An absolutely beautiful rifle. Clean and crisp. Your's is one of the sites I have bookmarked to go to for inspiration.
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Offline RobertS

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2008, 06:26:12 AM »
Beautiful gun in all respects.  Neat patchbox design, but haven't seen anything quite like it.  Is there a story behind it?   THANKS!
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2008, 06:44:05 AM »
Beautiful work Bill and what a beautiful piece of maple.  Can you tell us what you use for a finish?
Bob
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« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2008, 12:17:07 PM »
very nice,engraving and carving are excellant and everything flows just right.you do some nice work!!!!
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2008, 12:28:56 PM »
   Outstanding work, Bill.  Your work would stand on architecture alone, even if the gun wasn't so beautiful.  Fine piece of wood, too.  I do hope you tell us about those castings, there great.
   And thanks for the pictures too, your photography is exceptional.
 
   YMHS, Kevin
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« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2008, 03:39:21 PM »
Aside from the fact that your carving and finish are spectacular as always, that is a really cool box.

Sean
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« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2008, 04:52:07 PM »
@!*% Bill, When do you find time to fix teeth? Another great job that we all admire.  ..Geo.
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #21 on: July 12, 2008, 05:03:04 PM »
Absolutely beautiful Bill!
Well balanced in all areas I am currently familiar with. It's warmth is inspiring.
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2008, 05:40:33 PM »
Everybody stop, you're just encouraging him.

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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2008, 06:26:55 PM »
Quote from: Stophel on July 12, 2008, 05:40:33 PM
Everybody stop, you're just encouraging him.

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Yeah ain't it awful Chris!!   ;)  ;D

Jerry said it! Bill your rifles and their art are a standard that will last!! Thanks!!!
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Re: VA rifle
« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2008, 07:30:29 PM »
Bill, you stand with the greats like Bivins, Haugh, Madirino etc.  You have achieved master status in every way.  Your rifle is a treat to study.  Lucky
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