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Offline Robby

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Christian Beck Rifle
« on: January 28, 2016, 06:02:53 PM »
.50 cal.  straight barrel. Something about this gun that really captured my imagination. I couldn't find any measurements for it so I went by what pictures I could find. Not an exact copy, more like he made another one, er, I hope. As always your thoughts, pro, or con are always welcome.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2016, 06:19:02 PM »
Super cool. I'd be scared to even try that one. Like it a lot. We don't see many Golden Age rifles lately.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2016, 06:55:11 PM »
That is my kind of rifle there Robby! You did a splendid job on it! Very nice work! Love that deer carving and the long R\R pipes!
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2016, 07:08:55 PM »
I love it. Awesome carving and engraving. Everything about it looks good to me.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2016, 07:12:16 PM »
Yes, very nice.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2016, 07:20:22 PM »
the deer carving is just fabulous. wow.
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2016, 07:47:56 PM »
Very nice, i thought the deer farted at first till i looked close. Nice work,looks like it was a tough one.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2016, 08:24:15 PM »
Robbie, a fine job you've done there. Beautiful.
Bob
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2016, 08:53:13 PM »
A little envious of your talent to produce such a beautiful LR....but you do it all the time and am just amazed.

Your photography skills are excellent, but could you post a closeup of the carving to the rear of the cheek? Many compliments on the "deer", but it's not all that clear ?.....Fred
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2016, 08:58:34 PM »
With desktop PC- hold the Ctrl button down and repeatedly press the + button - that will enlarge the picture. Holding the Ctrl button down and pressing the 0 (zero) button will return your screen to normal size.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2016, 09:25:10 PM »
I like the later rifles, looks great!  Funny enough I was just looking at pics of this gun in the "Art & Evolution" book this morning and then find this thread this afternoon.  I always loved that deer carving.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2016, 12:57:59 AM »
You'e done a great job with the carving and engraving here, the piece flows and shows well.  Nice color too, what did you stain with, aqua fortis?

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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2016, 01:01:56 AM »
Quote from: Daryl on January 28, 2016, 08:58:34 PM
With desktop PC- hold the Ctrl button down and repeatedly press the + button - that will enlarge the picture. Holding the Ctrl button down and pressing the 0 (zero) button will return your screen to normal size.

Wow, I never knew I could enlarge a picture like that on a desktop! What's more, I just found out while trying that out, if you press Ctrl and rotate the roller on your mouse (if you have one), it will also zoom in and zoom out!

Not to sidetrack this thread! Beautiful job, Robby! As Rich Pierce and Osprey said, we don't see that many late/Golden Age rifles on this site these days. It's good to see people keep this era alive, and so well!

Gregg
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2016, 02:20:06 AM »
Wow that totally blows my mind .That is beautifull Sir well done.I wish I had skills like that.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2016, 02:21:39 AM »
Yes - that works well, Gregg, however the Ctrl and 0 button are handy to get your screen back to the size you originally set your computer up to produce. The use of the scroll button is used in some on-line games like World of Tanks.
I suppose all 'mice' have scroll buttons these days?  Used to be not so, thus I didn't mention that.
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2016, 11:17:31 AM »
Very nice rifle. I like the curl in the wood, the inlays, the engraving, and the carving.  Can't see anything about this rifle I don't like!
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2016, 03:13:07 PM »
Curtis, the color is from standard aqua-fortis that I added some pure iron filings to. Thank you fellows.
Robby
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2016, 04:19:36 PM »
Robby,
        You are clearly an up and coming talent in this field.  With this rifle I would say that you have arrived.   I wish you a long and fruitful future in building.  You did a splendid job on this piece.

Ron
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2016, 05:53:23 PM »
Super!
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2016, 06:06:01 PM »
Robby that is a grand rifle and you have done a spectacular job on it. I believe Mr. Beck would be very proud of the job you have done.
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« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2016, 07:37:09 PM »
Another Beautiful piece of work!
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2016, 08:02:56 PM »
I have a Mac computer.  To enlarge photos on my keyboard, I press the command button, and the + and to return to normal size, press the zero (0).

Splendid rifle Robby, and a pleasant departure from what we normally build.  I like it!
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2016, 10:49:26 PM »
 some nice work there Robby
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2016, 11:29:46 PM »
Beautiful rifle.  Shade of Vogler architecture in that wrist and butt.  Super carving, and I like the color.  Best wishes,   Marc
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Re: Christian Beck Rifle
« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2016, 01:18:45 AM »
Mighty fine,

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