Author Topic: Adam Ernst dog head rifle (Read 10906 times)

B Shipman · « **on:** July 22, 2014, 02:44:45 AM »

A rifle inspired by Adam Ernst. When I started this I had no idea the dog head patch box was used on a number of Ernst rifles. I turned mine right side up. Moon shaped wedge heads are hard to see in the small photos.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:49:19 AM »

Niiiice, Bill! Just what we've come to expect, very crisp, well executed! Thanks for posting the photos.

Ed

bama · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:24:50 AM »

Beautiful rifle Bill. This is a quality rifle.

Maalsral · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:27:46 AM »

I wondered why you hadn't posted anything lately. Now I know. A beautiful rifle, I really like the patch box, and the side plate is special also.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:35:55 AM »

Ernst is one of the great Golden Age riflesmiths and yours is an equal or better for sure. Your work is a joy to behold.

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2014, 04:47:47 AM »

Well I hope folks aren't getting tired of all the praise going out here because that is a fantastic rifle. Whoever that is meant for is a lucky man. There is something about your work that looks so right. Like looking at a good original.

Curtis · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:15:20 AM »

Another great rifle, Bill, and I always enjoy looking at your relief carving. It would be nice if you could share some of your tools used and techniques. Thanks for posting.

Curtis

E.vonAschwege · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:26:02 AM »

Lovely work Bill, outstanding carving. It's great to see an Ernst rifle reproduced like this. Will you have this at Dixon's? See you later this week.
-Eric

David Rase · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:22:00 AM »

Nice clean crisp rifle. You patina, as usual, is just the right amount.
David

kaintuck · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2014, 01:48:39 PM »

Nice!

Lots of hours in this one! Thank you for sharing her...
Marc

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:36:16 PM »

A Very Beautiful rifle.

Tim C.

C Wallingford · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:17:57 PM »

Bill, I didn't think you could raise the bar but, I think you did! Very, very nice

Long John · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2014, 04:10:28 PM »

Simply Stunning!!!!!!

Your work never ceases to both amaze and inspire me!

JMC

alyce-james · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2014, 04:32:21 PM »

Good morning Bill; Sir, The high light for me, 1) one , the lock attention and details. 2) two, the over all engraving of this project. Thanks for sharing. AJ

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2014, 04:41:00 PM »

I like it. It's nice to see a gun of this style being built. Beautiful work.

axelp · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:39:16 PM »

The engraving is wonderful. I think that is the best treatment of a brass lock plate I have ever seen.
K

James Rogers · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:31:13 PM »

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing it. Always enjoy your work.

tlallijr · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2014, 10:35:18 PM »

Very beautiful !

JTR · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:30:28 PM »

That's a fine looking rifle, Bill!

My old Ernst (now owned by another guy) had that same good looking side plate!

John

B Shipman · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2014, 12:10:50 AM »

Here's something I should have included. Coolest moon ever-from an Ernst rifle.

aaronc · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2014, 02:46:12 AM »

wow,.....great looking gun.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2014, 04:22:38 AM »

Bill,

As always - Luv It!
Your Golden Age interpretations are superb.

Jeff

galamb · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2014, 04:34:50 AM »

I find Bill's work a little depressing - on a personal level that is.

We seem to have very similar tastes in rifles and I think the last three he has posted up here are ones that I "would have" considered trying to build myself.

But after seeing his work I realize I need a whole lot more practice (especially that National Road rifle he built - tongue dragging in the dirt awesome) - depressing

smylee grouch · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2014, 06:02:16 AM »

Bill, didnt mention it in my first post but I too love the engraving. The straight lines are straight and that is something I seem to struggle with. Again, a great looking gun.

Lucky R A · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2014, 01:48:30 PM »

As usual another outstanding effort--I hope the dog knows a good dentist :>} What is next?

Best wishes Ron

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Author Topic: Adam Ernst dog head rifle (Read 10906 times)

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