Author Topic: Buck County Inspired Rifle (Read 13103 times)

tallbear · « **on:** July 10, 2015, 10:14:30 PM »

This is a rifle I just finished up.It has it's roots in Bucks County but also has some details influenced by the customers wants and needs.Kind of an interesting project that features a .45 cal Rice match grade barrel.Stan Hollenbaugh's Ditchburn Lock and a super piece of wood from Dunlaps.Finished with Nitrate of Iron stain and Chambers Oil Finish.As always all comments are welcome.

Mitch Yates

hanshi · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2015, 10:16:32 PM »

Man, that's beautiful.

JBJ · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:58:25 PM »

Understated elegance! Wow!
J.B.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:02:11 AM »

Thats some fine work. I like it alot

Old Ford2 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2015, 04:32:51 AM »

Exceptionally fine work!
The engraving really brings out your fine work.
Thank you for showing
Fred

bob in the woods · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2015, 04:36:24 AM »

That is a beautiful rifle. I really like it, but the wire inlay transition from the panels to the tang looks odd to my eyes. Probably a matter of taste….. Still, very very nice work. I always appreciate your posts.

B Shipman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2015, 05:57:09 AM »

Really nice. The architecture carries the rifle, but (as you already know) it's art heavy forward and needs a box.

bama · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:41:33 AM »

Very nicely done rifle Mitch, absolutely top quality work.

Kevin Houlihan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2015, 02:49:39 PM »

Mitch,
Gorgeous rifle! Very similar to what I would build if I had any real talent

Kevin
P.S.
Will this rifle be with you at Dixon's?

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2015, 02:59:27 PM »

Lovely work, Mitch. The form is really nice. I want to see this gun in person.

For those who like the finish on this rifle(I do!), you may listen to Mitch talk about his finishing techniques at Dixon's Fair, Saturday at 3PM.

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=36310.0

smart dog · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:08:01 PM »

It is a beauty, Mitch. The shape and architecture is about perfect. That piece of wood is stunning.

dave

Mikeh · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:28:32 PM »

Mitch, that's a beauty. Very nicely done. I do agree with Bill about the patch box. Mikeh

Majorjoel · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:49:42 PM »

Very well built rifle Mitch! I can understand the reason for no patchbox was most likely a customer decision, not wanting to cover such beautiful curl. I have a special appreciation for Bucks County rifle's and you nailed this one as you do everything that I have seen so far from your bench! signed.....a big fan of your work!

little joe · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:29:07 AM »

Tallbear, how hard is that wood?

Daryl · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2015, 01:42:07 AM »

Mitch - I believe I could shoot that rifle, well. Nice- like it lots.

tallbear · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2015, 04:04:29 PM »

Thanks guys for all your input ,it is most appreciated.As some of you guessed the lack of patchbox was at the request of the new owner.He is the first customer I've had where the wood was of top importance to him.It was a long search for a piece of wood he could fall "in love" with.Once we finally tracked down the perfect piece he wished that the buttstock be free of anything that might distract from the wood.

As for the wood it was a super hard piece that was a pleasure to work with.We got it from Dunlops.

Mitch

C Wallingford · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2015, 05:29:57 PM »

In addition to the beautiful wood, the workmanship is superb, Sometimes we drool over a piece of wood and overlook the artist's talent.
Keep at it Mitch, you will catch on before long!!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2015, 07:39:04 PM »

Outstanding rifle Mitch! It's BC through and through - wonderful architecture!

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2015, 04:15:27 AM »

Nicely done, Mitch! It is a nice piece of wood and you've really accentuated the curl.

Ed

E.vonAschwege · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2015, 04:20:55 AM »

Hey Mitch - That's a fine rifle, very pretty lines, and you did an excellent job highlighting the figure through the buttstock, which I imagine is what your customer had requested - I'm sure he's happy with it.
-Eric

Sweeney · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:06:50 PM »

Me thinks that piece of wood to be an old acquaintance. How inspirational to see it put to such artistic use! My hat is off to both maker and customer.

little joe · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:15:43 PM »

Sweeny I have the twin to the peice of wood in question and it is so nice I cannot decide what to build with it. Keep the good wood coming, and a pleasure to do bussiness with you.

Robby · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2015, 10:21:19 PM »

Sweet rifle Mitch!!! Just finished of those myself, with a P/B.

Robby

Willbarq · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:11:26 AM »

How did you stain this one? I like the color.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2015, 05:14:32 PM »

Very handsome indeed. The color, finish, engraving and overall lines make the rifle just pop.

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Author Topic: Buck County Inspired Rifle (Read 13103 times)

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