Author Topic: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures (Read 17945 times)

James Rogers · « **Reply #25 on:** September 23, 2015, 02:23:03 PM »

As I plan out a very simple carving I am very inspired yet humbled in fear to make the first cut after viewing such nice work.

KLMoors · « **Reply #26 on:** September 24, 2015, 12:44:25 AM »

Bama, thanks for the reply. It is a wonderful design and very well executed. Thanks for all the pictures.

oldarcher · « **Reply #27 on:** September 24, 2015, 02:12:49 AM »

Very nice, thank you for the pictures, you do really nice work!!

flatsguide · « **Reply #28 on:** September 24, 2015, 06:34:29 AM »

Look like she is coming along very nice.
Regards, Richard

bama · « **Reply #29 on:** September 24, 2015, 11:53:34 PM »

I have all the carving completed and started the engraving yesterday and completed today. I start the finishing process tomorrow and hope to have the rifle finished by the end of next week.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #30 on:** September 25, 2015, 12:44:43 AM »

Nice!.... Thanks for the photos, anxious to see this piece when it's finished.

Ed

BOB HILL · « **Reply #31 on:** September 25, 2015, 01:55:29 AM »

Beautiful work Jim, just beautiful. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Bob

Topknot · « **Reply #32 on:** September 26, 2015, 03:25:59 AM »

Jim, You continue to amaze me with your work. Your engraving is superb. Jim, I wont tell anyone but, is that rifle going to be my Christmas present?

topknot

smart dog · « **Reply #33 on:** September 26, 2015, 02:11:02 PM »

Hi Jim,
It is coming together really nicely. The engraving is beautiful!

dave

KLMoors · « **Reply #34 on:** September 26, 2015, 02:56:14 PM »

I'm loving that engraving! Great job.

Buck · « **Reply #35 on:** September 26, 2015, 06:10:13 PM »

Jim,
Beautiful job.
Buck

bama · « **Reply #36 on:** October 09, 2015, 02:52:54 AM »

Updated with pictures of the finished rifle.

Topknot · « **Reply #37 on:** October 09, 2015, 03:44:26 AM »

Jim, my man,
That is some punkins, beautiful is just not enough to describe it. Masterpiece is a more better word. This one has simply blown me away.
Your talent is very evident and just keeps improving with each new project. Keep on chislin.

topknot

Willbarq · « **Reply #38 on:** October 09, 2015, 07:52:12 AM »

Super nice looking. I am aiming for plainer, and half as good for a first build. Maybe I am aiming too high?

smart dog · « **Reply #39 on:** October 09, 2015, 03:07:27 PM »

Hi Jim,
Beautifully done. It looks very credible as an early piece.

dave

dlubbesmeyer · « **Reply #40 on:** October 09, 2015, 09:04:13 PM »

Wow
Love this gun!
Great job

blackjack · « **Reply #41 on:** October 09, 2015, 09:21:24 PM »

Excellent illustrations and superb work. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, prepare to be flattered! Very much appreciate your sharing.

B Shipman · « **Reply #42 on:** October 10, 2015, 06:25:28 AM »

J. Talbert · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:27:17 PM »

Jim,
There's a whole lot to like there.
I really like the patchbox engraving. Well designed and well executed.

Jeff

4th La. · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2015, 02:35:24 AM »

Brother Jim, this one rifle as with all of your work is just great. Your skill and awareness of detail is shown in every aspect of your work.
Keep them coming Brother !!!

From one "OLE PORCH DOG"
Bob

bama · « **Reply #45 on:** October 12, 2015, 04:58:02 PM »

Thank you everyone for your kind comments about my work, your comments are sinserly appreciated.

Building rifles like this has been a dream of mine for a long time. If you have been to my web site and read my bio about how I got started you know that my dad had a lot to do with my love of the early rifles and shooting black powder.

I recently lost my dad and it has been a tuff few weeks. I know that a lot of you guys have lost your dad and mom and understand my loss. I did not truely understand your loss until now. Now I understand and I am truely sorry and you have my prayers.

I have been interested in old guns as far back as I can remember and I always wanted to work with guns. Over the years I worked as hard as I could to become a good gun builder. Most of my spare time was dedicated to learning how to build a Longrifle. I attended the WKU classes sponsored by the NMLRA many times and I feel like what little success that I have had is due to the efforts of all the great teachers there. I will forever be greatful to this dedicated group. Thanks Dr. Terry.

I have been building full time since June of last year and it has been a wonderful time. I have been blessed with enough orders to keep busy and I appreciate each order.

I built 5 rifles since I retired that Dad got to see before he passed. I was hoping to get this rifle done so he could see it but he did not get to see it with his earthly eyes.

I place 3 crosses somewhere on each of my rifles. This is another lesson my Dad taught me, nothing is more important that our love for Christ. Dad was a great wittness for Christ and never failed to make sure that everyone he met had the chance to come to Christ. I am not the same man as my father but I wanted my work to reflect in some way my love for Christ and say thank you for the talant that I have, so I put the crosses on each of my guns. To me and I know to many the Cross is the greatest symbol of love, no man can have greater love than to lay down his life for another. Christ died that we may live.

Thanks for letting me share this morning.

Jim Parker

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Author Topic: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures (Read 17945 times)

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