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Offline louieparker

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Gun builders check this out !
« on: December 29, 2015, 11:12:56 PM »
This gives me a headache just thinking about it. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Connolly.htm

Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2015, 12:52:44 AM »
Over the top art.

Offline JBJ

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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2015, 01:07:24 AM »
Even timed the bridle, sear and sear spring screws! Wow!
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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2015, 02:20:58 AM »
There are plenty of folks on this forum (NOT ME) who are equally talented.    Sometimes they show us their work here and sometimes they don't.    I just thought that I would point that out.   Sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side. 

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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2015, 03:16:46 AM »
Well I'd say for sure without a doubt that the original poster is more than capable of that type of work!

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Offline Tom Currie

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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2015, 03:24:50 AM »
Certainly very talented. I'm not sure I get the draw of the miniature long rifle though. I'm a practical guy, to me it seems the hours invested could be of greater use elsewhere.

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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2015, 03:51:35 AM »
Certainly very talented. I'm not sure I get the draw of the miniature long rifle though. I'm a practical guy, to me it seems the hours invested could be of greater use elsewhere.

Personally,  I am fascinated with the miniatures, but I have always liked making models.   We have a member here who is as accomplished in the miniatures.  
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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2015, 06:45:30 AM »
Saw a miniature at the CLA show in August. Amazing an it worked just like it's big brother.

Offline EC121

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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2015, 06:49:43 AM »
With Australian gun laws like they are maybe miniatures are all he can legally make.
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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2015, 07:27:09 AM »
Our Paul Hamler is one such artist.

The mini lock is made nicer than many full sized ones! Holy Moley!
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Re: Gun builders check this out !
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2015, 08:21:01 AM »
Certainly very talented. I'm not sure I get the draw of the miniature long rifle though. I'm a practical guy, to me it seems the hours invested could be of greater use elsewhere.

I think it's one of the greatest things I've ever seen! Practical or not. The best artwork ever created by man has nothing to do with being practical.