Author Topic: Newest completion, not yet shot but it feels good... A few more photos (Read 12598 times)

J. Talbert · « **on:** May 23, 2015, 10:48:38 PM »

Sorry about the duplicates... photobucket?.
The more I tried to fix it, the worse it got and I didn't care to start over from scratch.
(Duplicates fixed by moderator.)

Anyway, .45 cal, 44 inch, B weight and it feels really good. It's for my nephew in the style he wanted.
Hope you like it.

Jeff

Gary Tucker · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2015, 11:44:47 PM »

Great looking rifle, Jeff. I really like the style. Reminds me a lot of the Frank House "Patriot" rifle. Good use of the Early Ketland lock too.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2015, 11:59:36 PM »

Very nice. Your nephew is a lucky guy.

C Wallingford · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2015, 12:27:35 AM »

Great looking rifle, Jeff. We need to drag it through the mud, etc and initiate it!

wattlebuster · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2015, 01:01:28 AM »

Well I do like it

Good work

Joey R · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2015, 01:35:22 AM »

Nice job Jeff! Hope the nephew makes it a working man's rifle.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2015, 04:33:33 AM »

Nice rifle. I like it. Bob

J. Talbert · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:10:37 PM »

In answer to a question:
The butt plate was from a rough forging purchased at least 25 years ago at friendship. The trigger guard was another rough forging, gotten more recently via ALR from a gentleman in Williamsburg, whose name I can't recall.
The pipes, side plate, and patchbox were made by me.

Thanks for your comments.

Now, after shooting my first-built rifle for over 35 years I'm about to start, on the next one for ME.

Jeff

KLMoors · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2015, 05:42:18 PM »

Nice clean work. That gun has lots of charm. Well done!

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2015, 08:40:21 PM »

Hey Jeff, I fixed your pictures. Now, how about some more?

Really good looking gun Jeff. Lucky nephew! Very nice work on the furniture you made. That patchbox is sweet! In the picture of the entry pipe, how did you terminate the other end of the incised line? What sort of nose cap?

-Ron

James Rogers · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2015, 08:47:21 PM »

Very nice Jeff. One lucky nephew!!

grouchy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2015, 08:47:52 PM »

Wow that's nice!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2015, 09:18:22 PM »

Very nice Jeff!! Can't wait to see the next one.... your nephew will love having this one.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2015, 10:55:03 PM »

Ron, thanks for fixing those duplicates. Here's a few more details:

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/jtflintlock/2e1ef96bd165245482cc845ecc490e62.jpg[/img]]

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/jtflintlock/9729b187c73a325097336346cd7ff892.jpg[/img]]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/jtflintlock/d6e8f5c5744f2ae6c02e19c11a801b69.jpg[/img]]

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/jtflintlock/f7b278960ec8ce7d5b647661857a0eb2.jpg[/img]]

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t99/jtflintlock/dd7bedfc182cf90bef92bc0c536a3649.jpg[/img]]

Thanks again for the comments,
Jeff

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2015, 11:29:02 PM »

Great looking rifle. I would like to see his face when you give it to him.

Tim C.

bama · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:05:09 PM »

Very nice job Jeff, there ain't nothin not to like about that rifle.

jamesthomas · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:50:25 PM »

Quote from: bama on May 27, 2015, 07:05:09 PM

Very nice job Jeff, there ain't nothin not to like about that rifle.

Yea there is!, the lock is on the wrong side!

other than that its a very nice rifle.

Tony N · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:22:51 PM »

Jeff,
Very nice! I like the metal finish and the patch box!,

~Tony

Jackp · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2015, 03:35:20 AM »

Nice job, hope mine looks that good when I'm finished

Jack

steveA · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2015, 05:43:18 AM »

Absolutely beautiful Jeff. However, based on other items you have made, this is no surprise to anyone! By the way, am I to understand that you started this 35 years ago?!?!?! OK, just couldn't resist. Really great work. Feel free to adopt me as a nephew just anytime.
Steve

Billy52 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:00:44 AM »

I one day hope to post something this good……In the mean time its back to the shop…..thanks for sharing. How many long rifles have you completed??

Daryl · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2015, 06:20:43 PM »

V-nice - a truely functional rifle- not completely plain, but a rifle anyone should be happy to shoot and hunt with. I like it.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2015, 12:57:45 AM »

Steve, there you go exaggerating again. Couldn't a been more than 32... 33 at the most.

Billy52, I think this is around number 13 or 14.

And I'm happy to say, my nephew is quite pleased with it and we're both anxious to get it out and shoot it.

Thanks again for the comments. It's nice to have something to post on here every great once in a while.
I gotta get going on the next one before the urge passes.

Jeff

obsidian · « **Reply #23 on:** May 30, 2015, 04:16:42 PM »

I agree Ky, the patchbox is down right fetching! Hmmm....ya got me thinking about my next build.

Old Ford2 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 30, 2015, 04:58:55 PM »

I like everything about the rifle. Fit & finish 10/10
The steel nose cap with the copper pin is particularly great looking.
Sincere compliments!
Fred

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