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Offline Blacksmoke

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Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« on: April 29, 2015, 06:11:46 AM »
July 2013 I suffered a stroke - couldn't walk straight, couldn't write my name, couldn't talk too good either.
However after 10 days finally had a MRI which confirmed my suspicions.  Then came the decision as to whether I should take on the job of building the rifle which I had planned to do some months before.  My Doc. said that I should keep on going as nothing had ever happened - so I did!  A Bucks Co. influenced rifle was in the works.  This include: rifling my own barrel by hand, shaping the stock from a rough blank by hand,  making and modifying the brass furnishings by hand then doing all of the decoration ( carving, silver wire and the engraving by hand) the lock is a heavily modified old Siler.  20 months later is the result pictured below,
including the first three shots at a hundred yds. from sand bags. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o77/Blacksmoke_2007/022_zpsnp67xum5.jpg


This rifle came off the bench last month -   Hugh Toenjes

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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 06:16:57 AM »
I do not know why the other photos of the rifle from Potobucket did not download?
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2015, 06:23:25 AM »
Even as a younger and healther builder, I could never have created a rifle as beautiful as that.  Your doctor gave you good advice.
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2015, 06:23:50 AM »
Beautiful work, Hugh.  Inspiring story.  I hope that it encourages others who have suffered a setback.  Never give up!
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« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2015, 06:37:56 AM »
Way to go Hugh, that is a beautifull rifle.
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2015, 12:45:05 PM »
My dad went through a stroke but had some damage, as soon as he could he was back out in the garage restoring an old Ford.  Keeping busy is a great way to get through the difficulty of learning to adapt to the ravages of Health issues and life's challenges.  As for that rifle, very nice.  Hope you can show more pics.  Keep going at it.
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 01:44:22 PM »
Quote from: Blacksmoke on April 29, 2015, 06:16:57 AM
I do not know why the other photos of the rifle from Potobucket did not download?

**Two of the link were missing the bracket img close bracket and I fixed them. The first link is not a valid photo link.
Dennis**
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 02:08:12 PM »
Spectacular work. Glad you're back on your feet and doing well.
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2015, 02:20:02 PM »
Magnificent gun Hugh, complete with your signature wire inlay work! Better yet, it shoots!

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« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2015, 02:24:19 PM »
Pretty, pretty rifle, Hugh.   I enjoy looking at your wire inlay.

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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2015, 02:46:58 PM »
  Beautiful! I admire your determination and your skill!
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2015, 03:03:06 PM »
Great workmanship on a very stylish rifle.
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2015, 03:19:47 PM »
Fantastic rifle, fantastic story. And the gun's a shooter to boot! Absolutely inspiring! cheers
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2015, 03:54:26 PM »
Always enjoy viewing a bucks County LR....especially one this beautiful......Fred
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2015, 04:13:13 PM »
Amazingly beautiful work Hugh!!  inspiring as always.
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« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2015, 04:24:08 PM »
I agree, that's BEAUTIFUL workmanship! Your skills don't appear to have dropped off any, at all!
Thanks for the insiration!
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« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2015, 04:30:19 PM »
What was that about "old age and treachery?"

Your doc sure prescribed the right treatment. Beautiful work, Hugh. What's next?
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« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2015, 04:42:13 PM »
Hugh,

Simply stellar work!  And you proved your doctor was right.  Keep at it.  Don't let the bump in the road dissuade you from your destiny.  I admire your determination as much as the product of your craft..

Best Regards,

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« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2015, 04:59:28 PM »
Hi Guys,  I appreciate all of your positive comments - thanks. This rifle was the hardest one I have ever built but my determination paid off!  I built it in .58 cal. with a 42" swamped barrel of my own manufacture. The wood I had stored in my shop for 35 yrs. and it was from Slippery Rock PA.     There are many more photos but I cannot seem to transfer them to this site. I have tried several times now but no success!  Maybe someone could help,   Thanks,   Hugh Toenjes
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« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2015, 05:08:51 PM »
Great rifle and excellent photos!
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2015, 06:14:44 PM »
Quote from: Blacksmoke on April 29, 2015, 04:59:28 PM
Maybe someone could help,   Thanks,   Hugh Toenjes

If you are able to email them to me I will post them for you.  Just click the email link under my name.

Beautiful rifle and inspiring effort!
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Re: Bucks Co. influenced rifle
« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2015, 06:25:04 PM »
Very nice, Hugh.  Sorry to hear of your stroke. Getting back on the horse was good advice by your Dr.
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« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2015, 07:57:47 PM »
That is an amazing rifle. I admire your resilience to continue working on  this project.
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« Reply #23 on: April 29, 2015, 08:08:59 PM »
That is the best rehab/physical therapy ever! A beautiful Bucks...and it's a shooter!

Keep going!
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« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2015, 08:35:28 PM »
Thanks again Guys for the kind comments!  There are more photos on the way - Bill Ladd has offered to help post- thanks Bill
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