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Offline smart dog

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Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« on: October 01, 2015, 07:01:37 PM »
Hi Folks,
This is a swivel breech rifle I built for a friend in Vermont.  It uses a swivel action by Dave Price, 32” long 54 cal. Green Mountain barrels, John Armstrong trigger guard, Bivin’s Isaac Haines buttplate and ramrod thimbles, and hard sugar maple stock.  All the other hardware was hand made. It weighs 8.5 lbs.  It is contemporary but Lancaster and Haines inspired.  My friend is big and tall so drop at heel is 4” and the LOP is 15”.  It was a challenge keeping it from looking like a hockey stick.  The wood was cut and milled in Vermont by Bernie von Trapp who is the grandson of the famous captain Georg von Trapp of “Sound of Music” fame.  I hope you enjoy the photos.
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2015, 07:23:05 PM »
Very Nice Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mitch
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2015, 07:54:12 PM »
Dave,

Very nice, indeed.  I always enjoy seeing your work.  I especially like the cheek-piece carving with the tendril that goes between the c-scrolls.  That's cool.

Did you add some different material on the back edge of the front sights?

Very clean, crisp work.  Thanks for sharing it.
 
-Ron
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2015, 08:01:06 PM »
Very nice--thanks for posting
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2015, 08:02:45 PM »
Boy, at least 3 names engraved on the gun, maybe 4.  100 years from now, those on this forum will be pondering who these guys are and who built the gun.   ;D
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2015, 08:43:10 PM »
Very nice work. I have toyed with the idea of making a double gun but have not worked up the courage. :o
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2015, 10:04:12 PM »
Now that is a classy machine. Very nice indeed.
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2015, 12:05:17 AM »
Excellent work ;D
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2015, 01:01:41 AM »
 Great gun. The problem is you can't hunt in Oregon with a double barrel muzzle loader in muzzle loading season.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2015, 01:16:51 AM »
Outstanding!       Bob
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2015, 02:29:46 AM »
Super!  :)
That's a lot of drop in the butt stock. :o
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2015, 02:34:41 AM »
Now that's what you need for those bunnies being described in the shooting section of this blog.  Double .54, yes sir.  Need the back up in case it charges you..... ;) ;D


Well done.  Good looking piece.
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2015, 02:08:53 PM »
Quote from: jerrywh on October 02, 2015, 01:01:41 AM
Great gun. The problem is you can't hunt in Oregon with a double barrel muzzle loader in muzzle loading season.

I THINK West Virginia has a NO double barrels during muzzle loading season.

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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2015, 02:21:58 PM »
 WOW!

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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2015, 03:13:40 PM »
Beautiful rifle! Outstanding work. I hope my Swivel Breech turns out half as nice. Haven't had the chance to work on it in a while, but seeing this one has got me motivated again!
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2015, 03:20:40 PM »
Most excellent Dave. You did well in carrying out the long LOP. With that turn-over the owner will come out sunny side up either way ; )
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Offline Tom Currie

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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2015, 03:22:22 PM »
Very nice Dave, the Moravian Star rises again. I can't find much there that resembles a hockey stick. 
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« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2015, 04:02:35 PM »
Excellent work right there.
Jim
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2015, 04:14:42 PM »
Fine bit o' work, thanks for sharing.

and FTR, TN has no restriction on the number of bbls for hunting. 
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2015, 06:07:07 PM »
Absolutely out standing! I like the engraving and carving. Tastefully done and not over done.
Thank you for sharing.
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2015, 09:20:08 PM »
Beautiful work!!

Best regards
Rolf
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2015, 07:28:25 AM »
Beautiful gun, Dave!  The cheek carving is outstanding and I really like the sun inlay.

Curtis
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2015, 09:37:36 AM »
Beautiful build, Dave. You certainly make the best of a difficult project. Your stars are jewels! I hope I can see it in person in two weeks!  Bill Paton
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Re: Look on the sunny side - it is easy when you have more than one shot
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2015, 02:20:46 PM »
Superb craftsmanship. Very impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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