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Jim Chambers on blog
« on: July 29, 2015, 04:37:09 PM »
Jim Chambers rifle on blog  http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2015/07/new-work-by-jim-chambers.html

Hey Jim  that thing is a beaut!!!   I need to see this one in person.  I don't really have to say nice job that's always your standard, congratulations


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Re: Jim Chambers on blog
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2015, 04:44:59 PM »
That is a stunner Jim. The metal engraving first rate, but particularly for me the relief carving is just outstanding.

You done good...

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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2015, 05:42:40 PM »
 Photo 16 shows the signature in silver on the top flat. How are these silver "plates" installed? Do you excavate a mortise with gravers and then hammer a piece of silver into it?
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2015, 08:02:50 PM »
An absolutely beautiful piece of work.  Jim had it at Dixon's, and it's truly every bit as nice as in the photos.  We tend to associate Jim with the fine locks he's developed, and forget what a great (and humble) artist he is... 


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Re: Jim Chambers on blog
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2015, 12:25:08 AM »
It looks as good as they get.
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2015, 02:56:23 AM »
 :o She's a looker :o
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Re: Jim Chambers on blog
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2015, 03:09:25 AM »
Quote from: okieboy on July 29, 2015, 05:42:40 PM
Photo 16 shows the signature in silver on the top flat. How are these silver "plates" installed? Do you excavate a mortise with gravers and then hammer a piece of silver into it?

You answered your own question. The only thing missing in your explanation is the undercutting that is made in the walls of your "excavation" to ensure the silver (whatever) gets a purchase on the steel as it is inlayed.

dave
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2015, 03:22:30 AM »
I feel that this is a remarkable piece of work, for many reasons.  Naturally the architecture, and inletting are excellent, and the little details that make the rifle special are numerous and exciting.  I always enjoy seeing such a fine piece and so well photographed too.  Truly inspirational!
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2015, 03:34:46 AM »
It truly is a great effort. The cleanness of the inletting,carving,and engraving really do stand out. The design of the elements of carving and engraving work and transition so well together it's like devine inspiration. The finnish and color are top shelf also. Great rifle in all respects.
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2015, 06:17:00 AM »
Jim,

Magnificent......just magnificent........and you have now generated a great problem for me personally.  

Just when I get so busy at work that I have to sit down for a few minutes, periodically, just to let my @$$ catch back up to me, you go and post a rifle that I am salivating to try to build a copy of.  I thought I had, at least partially, cured myself after building the copy of one of Jim Kibler's rifles last year....and then you had to post this one of yours on the blog......not fair, I say.  But I would like to ask your permission to attempt to build a copy of this fine rifle in an effort to expand my experience base.

Assuming that you agree, and on the off chance I can find enough time to start gathering a few bits and pieces, can you tell me a few particulars:

Barrel length ?
Width of the barrel at the breech ?
Caliber ?
Patchbox ?
Lock type ?
Tigger guard type ?
Butt plate type ?
Metal finish ?
Wood stain method ?
Wood finish ?
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2015, 01:28:46 PM »
Beautiful work Jim. Just like fine boubon, your work improves with age, your age.
Fantastic rifle!!
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2015, 04:42:06 AM »
First, thanks to everyone for all the complements on the rifle.  It's been a while since I made another fancy longrifle.  I'd almost forgotten how much fun it is.

To Dave, I would consider you wanting to make a copy the most sincere form of flattery.  I can't wait to see the finished piece.
The barrel is one of our 44" Lancaster barrels in 50 cal. but what we call a Lancaster "light".  Instead of normal Lancaster with a breech just over 1 1/6" we reduce the dimensions by 1/16" the full length.  The lock is one of our Golden Age locks.  The hardware is our standard Lancaster pieces.  The other dimensions can be seen on our web site at www.flintlocks.com.  The stain is a combination of several different stains.  I just kept adding colors until I got the color I wanted.  The final finish is our Traditional Oil finish that we sell.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2015, 04:46:41 AM »
I had for a long time thought of Jim as a lock maker and a fine one. Then about 15 years ago i had the pleasure of seeing a rifle Jim had built and it was a fantastic rifle. I quit thinking of Jim as just a lock maker that day. I had the pleasure of seeing a Jaeger that Jim was working on at the Norris show in April this year, simply outstanding is all i can say.

Keep up the great work Jim, PLEASE!
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2015, 06:09:12 AM »
Jim,

Thank you for your confidence and kind permission. Believe me, it is the sincerest form of flattery....and it's going to take me a while.  But, unfortunately for my professional work ethic, I have some parts that I think will come close enough to use.  So with little or no excuse for working on it at 3 AM, I might be in considerable trouble here.  

I have, in hand, a 42 inch Rice swamped barrel in .36 cal and it measures .940 at the breech.  (I wanted the next rifle to be a small caliber.  I also used a 44 inch barrel on the Kibler copy I made and I'm too short of stature....I need a stool to load the darn thing  :)).  I have a large Siler lock that looks remarkably like the Golden Age lock, just a 1/4 inch shorter in the tail, and I have a Bivins trigger guard.  Although I'm sure it is not as nice a piece of wood as your rifle, I have a maple stock blank I bought 25 years ago from Golden Age arms that has been in the garage rafters for nearly three decades.  

So.......!@*%........here we go again.............Jim, I will contact you about some other parts I will need.  Thanks again for building such an inspirational rifle.

Dave C
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2015, 07:22:33 AM »
Jim,

You have an eye for detail and your carving as well as engraving are simply beautiful.  Very nice rifle!

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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2015, 05:39:36 PM »
It's always hard for me to find words to describe work of this caliber. It truly is breathtaking.
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« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2015, 02:09:34 AM »
Superb craftsmanship. From a true Master!!!
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« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2015, 04:38:09 PM »
Who is this "Jim Chambers" guy anyway...... ;)
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