Author Topic: Finished Project-Albrecht/Marshall (Read 13921 times)

t.caster · « **on:** March 17, 2009, 07:35:18 PM »

This bigbadboy helped get me through a LONG winter! It is my interpretation of an Andreas Albrechts rifle, purportedly built in the 1760s or 70s at Christian Spring, PA. and once owned by legendary Edward Marshall.
This is from a Jim Chambers kit I aquired from Ezra.
Jim C., 40 hrs to build a kit??? I've got well over 100 hrs in this one! I quit counting at 80. She's a 58 cal Rice brrl.
I used AquaFortis + Laurel Mt. & Jim Klien stains to get that color, sealed w/Laurel Mt. Permalyn sealer & finishes, then lovingly rubbed down w/LO & rotten stone. Used a little Super Blue/bleech etching on the steel parts.
I hope someone likes it! I welcome all comments.

lew wetzel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:42:05 PM »

beautiful color.....super blue and bleach finish is great looking....very nice rifle!!!

Ken G · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:04:17 PM »

Great job! The finish on the wood and metal is wonderful and I really like the looks of the lock engraving. Nice design. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Ken

George F. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:21:57 PM »

Great Job!. I really love the color and the finish. Real nice job with the carving. Somethings just have to be complimented on, even though you know you did a great job, ...Geo.

E.vonAschwege · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:40:03 PM »

Great job, looks like a very nice gun! I'm scared of using bleech, but you pulled it off well. Only one comment... If the barrel and lock have an aged patina applied, why is the frizzen spring untouched? I've filed, cleaned up, then aged several frizzen springs to match the lock with never a break. Thanks for sharing!
-Eric

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:51:23 PM »

Why are some folks afraid of using bleach? I have never built a gun but am reading up on it, and am taking all of this in.

My first gun will probably be a Chambers Kit, I just can't decide which one, I have it narrowed down to two. The work that you have posted here inspires me, it is very well done and you should be very proud.

Coryjoe

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:01:54 PM »

"Hope someone likes it!" How the heck could you not like it? Sharp and clean, nice detail. Great workmanship. It is a beauty...Wow!

Tim C.

t.caster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:10:40 PM »

Thanks a lot guys!
Eric, interesting comment on the fr. spring. I guess I just figured a hardened steel spring would not age as fast as a softer plate or barrel, therefore no attempt to etch it. But I still could. I'll take another look at it.
And my intent is never to make a rifle look 100 or 250 yrs. old, just seasoned, and to give the steel kind of a look of being worked with fire and hammer. Notice I didn't drag it down the road and bury it in the garden to distress the stock.
I do favor patina over shine, but I know it's not for everyone.

M. Wheland · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:14:22 PM »

Tom,

Looks Great !!! Nice job !!!

Mark

Roger Fisher · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:52:38 PM »

I'll say again "there are some true artists out here/there" !

Majorjoel · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:53:56 PM »

Tom, you've out done yourself! Very well done! I particularly like your metal engraving...lock and barrel. The finish and color really stands out and makes the carving pop out vividly! Very sweet bruiser, what does she weigh?

t.caster · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »

Joel, between 8 1/2 and 9 lbs on my digital batroom scale. It has Jaeger proportions, you could build a long Jaeger with this kit.

Gary Tucker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:25:00 PM »

Great looking rifle!!! It looks like it jumped out of a history book. I think the engraving is just right for that gun. Look like it has just enough European influence to be built by an immigrant.
Nice wood color and the metal finish is right on.

Nate McKenzie · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:17:59 AM »

Wow! Love the carving and engraving. I need more practice. What did you use to color the stock? Could you describe how you finished the lock and barrel? Thanks and WOW again.

brobb · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:54:10 AM »

Great gun! I wanted more so I clicked your Photobucket link, but it only gives me one photo. Work with me here, I really like your rifle and want top see more.

Gene Carrell · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:12:01 AM »

Looks like you have another masterpiece. Looks great.

Jim Filipski · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:14:13 AM »

That's beautiful build Tom! Real nice piece
Jim

smallpatch · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:25:23 AM »

Tom,

Nicely done. I love the stain, finish, carving, engraving, wood, etc,etc,etc.

Great color on the wood.

Randall Steffy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:46:24 AM »

Bruce, try this...
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa43/REXTHOMAS2/MARSHALL%20RIFLE%2009/

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:22:31 AM »

Tom...

Very well done! I really like the color you achieved. I especially like the carving executed behind the cheek piece. Besides being very well done, the design is excellent for the rifle. I might have missed it, but did you do anything else to the barrel after the Clorox treatment? I know some folks are a little intimidated by Clorox or prefer the rust method, but I've always found Clorox to be very effective, as illustrated by your rifle. Again, very well done and thanks much for posting the pics!

Ed

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:24:06 AM »

Beautiful rifle!! I love the finish & the carving, the whole rifle is a work of art in my opinion!

tallbear · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:27:58 AM »

Tom
Very Nice

Mitch

gibster · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:38:08 AM »

Great looking rifle. Thanks for sharing.
Gibster

Michigan Flinter · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:45:36 AM »

I had the pleasure to fondle this masterpiece tonight and all I can say is WOW!!!!Tom is a very talented person and it sure shows in his gun building . He makes me try harder in my effort to build one but I don't have the gift that he has. Eric D. Lau Riverdale MI.

rich pierce · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:50:23 AM »

Well done; carving is outstanding as usual!
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Author Topic: Finished Project-Albrecht/Marshall (Read 13921 times)

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