Author Topic: George Schreyer Rifle (Read 21762 times)

E.vonAschwege · « **on:** July 13, 2015, 05:04:18 AM »

I recently finished this rifle styled after George Schreyer's work and took some photos the night before heading down to Colonial Williamsburg for the summer. It isn't a copy of any particular Schreyer, but is a blend of some of my favorite features found on his pieces. The barrel is a 46" .50 cal Rice. The lock is a conglomerate of several different commercial castings, but the guts are from a chambers Golden Age lock - it's about halfway sized between a Large and Small Siler. The patchbox profile is copied from a Schreyer on Mel Hankla's website. Schreyer's engraving often ignores the patchbox shape, and this one was no different. I liked the pseudo "art-deco" blend of shading and circles that he did on the original, I just elongated them and added a few personal touches. Special thanks to Acer for listening to my ranting and indecision about patchbox choices. The patchbox catch spring is riveted to the buttplate itself, with a captured pushrod following the inside contour of the buttplate. Any comments, questions, critique, or suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

Eric

More thoughts on George Schreyer & photos on my website: http://www.neahkahnieflintlocks.com/george-schreyer.html

BOB HILL · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:12:56 AM »

Excellent piece of work. I like everything about it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Bob

mountainman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:21:54 AM »

Wow, very beautiful work.. keep it up..

acorn20 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:37:48 AM »

Well executed rifle Eric. I like it!

flatsguide · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2015, 06:00:21 AM »

Very, very nice! Thanks for sharing.

B Shipman · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2015, 06:03:48 AM »

You nailed it. There are sneaky things about Shroyers you got right.

Ryan McNabb · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2015, 06:17:20 AM »

What I hate about it is that it's not leaning against my fireplace.

Very nice work.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2015, 07:40:07 AM »

Eric, Not that you need my opinion, but I really think your work is excellent. I am quite jealous.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:59:08 AM »

I love it. The carving is excellent an the patina is just right

gwill · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:39:10 PM »

Beautiful gun. The first time I can ever remember thinking the wood has too much curl and distracts from the craftsmanship. Thank you for posting this.

Curt Lyles · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:52:57 PM »

What a nice rifle,Eric you did a fine job as usuall.Curt

smart dog · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2015, 01:23:59 PM »

Hi Eric,
That is a beauty and I love Schreyer's architecture. I also love the unique engraving on the patchbox. It is refreshingly different and creative.

dave

bama · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2015, 02:40:35 PM »

Eric that is a great rifle and you have every right to be proud of it. It is a wonderful thing to see all the skills you have been working on so hard finally come together in not only a functional rifle but a work of art. You have done both. I hope the new owner values your work.

Benedict · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:10:55 PM »

Eric,
Great work! How did you finish the barrel and lock?

thanks,
Bruce

Pete G. · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:45:04 PM »

I really like the concept of something that "could" have come out of a particular shop. Much better than any copy could ever be.

Very well conceived and executed. Thank you for sharing.

Algae · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2015, 03:50:35 PM »

STUNNING...Beautiful work Eric!

Al J.

Swampwalker · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:33:57 PM »

Super nice job, Eric. About the nicest Shroyer I've seen. Must have been hard to resist engraving the sideplate!

Dale Campbell · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2015, 06:07:21 PM »

Here it is, folks. The Taming of the Schreyer.

smallpatch · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2015, 06:56:45 PM »

Erik,

What can I say, but......WOW! Nicely done. You're spot on with architecture, carving, engraving, fit and finish.

kaintuck · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2015, 07:22:40 PM »

tomtom said he approves......

I liked the ageing....leaving a little 'rust' in the sights is a nice touch~ when you look at the edges of the wood at the barrel juncture...they seem aged 'rough' how did you accomplish that?....not scrap/sand?...I want to learn more on aging wood....I feel like buying a sandblasting booth maybe......

SOMEhow get my wood where I like it seems to be elusive!!!

marc

John Archer · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2015, 08:03:26 PM »

Hey Eric....wonderful job! Aside from what everyone else has said about architecture, carving, engraving, finishing, and inletting, I'm particularly taken with the triggers...hung nice and high to the plate and really nicely shaped.
Looking forward to getting my Lehigh schimmel in August.
Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg.

John.

Daryl · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2015, 08:03:30 PM »

Eric- nicely done - you, lad, are an artist.

flehto · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2015, 08:15:06 PM »

All of the above but w/ a question.....how do you do such excellent work when so young? I think I already know the answer, so you don't have to reply.....Fred

Bill Ladd · « **Reply #23 on:** July 13, 2015, 10:23:40 PM »

Awesome!

Mick C · « **Reply #24 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:05:08 PM »

WOW!! Unbelievable work!!

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Author Topic: George Schreyer Rifle (Read 21762 times)

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