Author Topic: Contemporary Hagerstown rifle (Read 12662 times)

B Shipman · « **on:** June 18, 2015, 10:32:58 PM »

Something from the Hagerstown MD area without any particular maker in mind. .50 cal 44 in. B wt Rice barrel. The triggers are the Davis Jaeger modified.

Maalsral · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2015, 12:42:26 AM »

Bill,

Beautiful work as always. I really like the side plate, the engraving on the patch box and the carving. Stunning work!

jerrywh · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2015, 12:52:48 AM »

I'd buy that. My first thought was who is this guy. Good stuff.

gunmaker · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2015, 12:54:25 AM »

Just great work. A beauty for sure...Tom

KLMoors · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2015, 12:55:14 AM »

Lordie Bill, I don't know anything about that style, but that is a fine piece of work. The rope border on the patchbox, running through the screws is outstanding.

Hemo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2015, 01:26:00 AM »

Spectacular job throughout, Bill! This makes me sorry I decided to post my Berks County rifle pics today just before yours! Excellent work!

Gregg

Joe S. · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2015, 01:55:04 AM »

really nice work on that patch box

Jim Chambers · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2015, 04:50:26 AM »

Bill,
Wonderful gun as usual. I've never seen you do one that I didn't like. Hope to see it in a few weeks at Dixon's.

Curtis · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2015, 05:01:38 AM »

Bill,

Sweet rifle! I would jump at the opportunity to learn technique from you

Curtis

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2015, 05:34:33 AM »

Amazing talent again!! wonderful architecture as well as furniture!!

Long John · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2015, 04:41:54 PM »

Bill,

I always save the photos you post of your work. They are such an inspiration! I know that I will never be able to equal your skill and artistry. But just seeing your work lifts my spirits and encourages me to try. Thank you!

Best Regards,

John Cholin

Daryl · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2015, 05:24:49 PM »

Wonderful, as usual, Bill. Lovely.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2015, 05:41:45 PM »

As always, great work, Bill! I especially like the lock and side plate panels, very clean and crisp. Thanks for posting.

Ed

J. Talbert · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2015, 08:33:14 PM »

Just another wonderful rifle, as always.

Great work Bill!

Jeff

tallbear · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2015, 09:12:18 PM »

You know I;m a fan Bill,another great rifle...............

acorn20 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2015, 09:27:43 PM »

I've come to expect nothing less from your hands Bill. Simply gorgeous! Hope to see it at Dixon's.

gusd · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2015, 10:27:49 PM »

Another Great rifle Bill! Wonderful carving & engraving.
Gus D.

Osprey · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2015, 10:58:15 PM »

When I saw your name and Hagerstown in the title I was drooling with aniticipation, and it was well worth it! But you're just showing off with that little bi-metal thumbpiece.

Dare I ask what critter that is on the patchbox finial?

PPatch · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2015, 11:42:26 PM »

Bill Shipman that is a darned nice rifle! Thanks for posting it.

dave

Whaleman · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2015, 12:28:54 AM »

Very nice. Just out of curosity do you think origionals were this nice when new? I am not sure. There seems to be no point in making everything perfect if someone is going to carry it everyday in the woods. Maybe some were made perfect like this for very rich customers. I guess my best guess is that less than 3% of the rifles made were this nice when new. But then again I know very little and am sure of even less. Dan

t.caster · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2015, 02:15:06 AM »

I don't know much about Hagerstown, but your carving is very artistically pleasing! Nice clean, and well thought out workmanship!

bama · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2015, 03:13:18 AM »

Very nice rifle indeed Mr. Bill, always a pleasure to see your work.

Algae · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2015, 03:04:33 PM »

Absolutely breathtaking!!
Thanks for sharing!
Al J.

JTR · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2015, 05:39:15 PM »

Absolutely Fine looking rifle, and I always look forward to seeing your work!
John

Buck · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2015, 06:29:13 PM »

Beautiful.
Buck

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Author Topic: Contemporary Hagerstown rifle (Read 12662 times)

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