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Offline Ky-Flinter

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What to build??
« on: January 26, 2015, 01:07:58 AM »
I have an Ed Rayl, 38" octagon to round, 12 gauge smoothbore barrel.  What would be a historically appropriate gun to build around this barrel?  (Preferably flint.)  Thanks for any and all suggestions. 

-Ron
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Offline P.Bigham

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Re: What to build??
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2015, 03:58:05 AM »
  Half Stock Fowler ?
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Re: What to build??
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2015, 04:24:47 AM »
English game gun ?  Chambers lock either an early Ketland or round faced one.  nice walnut full stock--or 1/2 with wood rib.  Brass or iron trim.   ....Tom
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: What to build??
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2015, 06:07:58 AM »
It would make a nice late English half stock.

Are you up for a good challenge?  ;)

Jeff
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Offline David R. Pennington

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Re: What to build??
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2015, 11:20:11 PM »
Is that one of the ones I would have beat you to if I hadn't run out of cash? Whatever style you choose it would make a good turkey gun.
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Re: What to build??
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2015, 11:54:38 PM »
Quote from: David R. on January 26, 2015, 11:20:11 PM
Is that one of the ones I would have beat you to if I hadn't run out of cash?

Yes, it is.  I have a question for you, I'll send a PM.

-Ron
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