Author Topic: "He Is Risen Rifle" in the carving style of J. Lauck (Read 12751 times)

bama · « **on:** December 15, 2015, 06:24:43 AM »

The carving on this smooth rifle is after the style of Lauck family of gunsmiths from Virginia. This is my first atempt at this style of carving. It is a combination of low relief and incise carvfing that looks really nice if done correctly. I don't think that I did to bad on this but I see places that could be better.

I am calling this rifle the "He Is Risen" rifle. My client wanted Matthew 28:6 on this rifle and an inlay with the "Tomb of Christ" engraved on it so I tried to put it all on this rifle.

I hope you enjoy the pictures of this project.

Thanks for looking.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:55:23 AM »

There is a lot of well executed detail there. Very original. The work is definitely to the glory of God.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2015, 07:07:32 AM »

Thanks for sharing. Very nice, I like the color and finish. Have a blessed christmas.

Mikeh · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2015, 08:35:56 AM »

What Mark said 100% Mikeh

culper · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2015, 09:10:16 AM »

I like it! And certainly original with fascinating featurettes.

GANGGREEN · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2015, 12:48:50 PM »

Geez, you almost couldn't miss with that rifle.

Very nicely done and very unique.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2015, 03:13:11 PM »

I like it. Always been fond of that school of gunmaking. Is that a scraper finish? It has a nice wash board effect.

smart dog · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:21:05 PM »

Very nice credible rifle, Jim. I love the details and especially that scraped finish. Well done!!!!

dave

tallbear · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:52:30 PM »

Nice Jim,love the texture to the wood

!!!!!!!!!!!

Mitch

C Wallingford · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2015, 05:02:50 PM »

Very nice , Jim. I love the scraped finish and color. The detail isn't too shabby either!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2015, 05:11:07 PM »

Nice color. Nice finish. Nice engraving. Nice gun. Thanks for posting. I always enjoy your work Jim.
Bob

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2015, 05:26:05 PM »

Very well done. Like everyone else I like the color, engraving. Your customer should be very pleased!

t.caster · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2015, 09:43:28 PM »

Beautiful presentation all the way around. I am also fond of the rippled surface and your stain & finish!

Joe S. · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2015, 09:44:18 PM »

very nice looking rifle,nice job on the wood

KC · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2015, 12:12:53 AM »

I tend to agree with everyone else. I think it's a beautiful rifle and I love the theme. I would love to be able to carve and engrave like that.
K.C.

Fred Hembree · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2015, 12:33:24 AM »

To God be the glory! This rifle is a beautiful witness to your craft and to our Lord. It is in fact, inspirational. And I would add that the old country boy in me wants to simply say, "It sure is purty!"

wattlebuster · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2015, 02:33:00 AM »

Beautiful rifle. Fine work

Topknot · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2015, 03:05:51 AM »

Jim, very nice. I like everything about it but the nose cap. I am sure that the customer wanted it that way. Superb workmanship.

topknot

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2015, 05:01:47 AM »

INDEED!

gumboman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2015, 03:03:27 PM »

Beautiful work Bama. It is a work of art. And an awesome hunting weapon too! I know the owner of that rifle gun will be thrilled.

drago · « **Reply #20 on:** December 16, 2015, 03:46:36 PM »

Just beautiful, I like the nose cap.

Robin Henderson · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2015, 05:04:24 PM »

Very nice indeed! I love the theme.

Jim, wishing you and Celeste a very wonderful Christmas.

ddoyle · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2015, 07:49:43 PM »

Very creative expression of faith. So much right about the project it is hard to focus.

bama · « **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:18:27 PM »

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. This rifle was indeed a pleasure to build and I am in hopes that the owner will enjoy it for years to come. This was my first time at hand inletting an octagon to round barrel that was both tapered and flared at the muzzle, I thought it turned out pretty good.

For anyone interested in looking at progress photo's of this build you can see them on my web site www.calvarylongrifles.com under the current projects tab and in the Gene House smooth rifle folder.

Thanks again and a Blessed Christmas to everyone.

Jim Parker

James Rogers · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2015, 10:12:06 PM »

Absolutely love the theme. Truly admire how you carried it out in a longrifle canvas.

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