Author Topic: Winter's Work, P Berry Sr style rifle (Read 7491 times)

Osprey · « **on:** March 11, 2016, 01:26:03 AM »

Just to prove I haven't been slacking all winter, just wrapped up one. Been wanting to build something along the lines of the Peter Berry Sr gun in the "Art and Evolution of the Longrifle" book since I first saw it, love the carving and the lines of the big butt. Changed a few things to suit my goals and sensibilities, of course. 38" Oct/Rnd Colerain barrel, .58 rifled. Marty's Maple plank, hand inlet barrel and ramrod, L&R Queen Anne lock with nose and tail modifications, Aquafortis, Chambers oil finish. 13 1/8" pull, 6 3/4 lb weight. Light to carry but packs a punch, going to be my bigger game gun for carrying up hills for bears and if I ever get west for elk.

And I still can't bring myself to do the Berry patchbox, but did a wood one instead. First wood box actually.

Feel like I did pretty good, definitely my best yet, but comments welcome...

Glenn · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2016, 03:20:46 AM »

Now this is beautiful. One of the best schools there was. Outstanding stain color and the cheekside carving is very creative and just right. GOOD JOB !!!

FALout · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2016, 03:28:16 AM »

Something to be proud of, that's for sure!

dogcreek · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2016, 03:46:01 AM »

That's a great-looking rifle! I hope you bag lots of game with it. Congratulations.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2016, 04:00:14 AM »

Very nice work. Should be a real good hunting gun. I like it

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2016, 04:01:29 AM »

Very nice work. I like the carving an the finish too

thimble rig · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2016, 04:07:15 AM »

Oh you did an outstanding job.Gotta love those big butts.Also helps with the recoil factor.Also like the oct to round barrel to help with the weight

smart dog · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2016, 05:35:10 AM »

Hi Osprey,
That is one of the rifles I intend to build very soon. I'll use a 45" barrel and reproduce the brass patch box. You did a good job. It would be nice to see a good profile shot because this gun is all about the unique architecture used by Berry Sr. Well done,

dave

scott63 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2016, 08:30:45 AM »

As the others have said, that is a very nice rifle! Any chance you could show a pic looking down at the top of the barrel?
Thanks
Scott

Osprey · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2016, 03:53:42 PM »

I'll snap a few more pics, but can't load on the web until I get to town and wifi.

Osprey · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2016, 08:15:44 PM »

Here you go, profiles and looking down on the barrel...

rich pierce · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2016, 08:28:11 PM »

Love it. Bet it's s great handling gun too. Probably 7 and a half pounds? Or even 7?

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2016, 10:56:00 PM »

Very handsome job! Lovely coloration and stock profile. This is a gun you can be proud of.

Thank you for posting the pictures.

smart dog · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2016, 01:14:07 AM »

Very nice Osprey!!
It looks handsome and I'll bet handles really well. Thanks for the additional photos.

dave

James Rogers · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2016, 01:16:26 AM »

Well done! Nice work.

A.Merrill · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2016, 02:48:06 AM »

Very nice. Over all a very beautiful gun.... Al

Glenn · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2016, 03:32:49 AM »

I notice the browning job looks real good too. Once again ... GREAT JOB !!!

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2016, 04:15:10 AM »

Sweet job!!! - Thank you for posting the pictures - for us who have little or no experience, these images and feedback are priceless - How, why and the results are very helpful on the design and the methods for this kind of success...

Jon

BOB HILL · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2016, 05:38:58 AM »

Nice job. Should be a great handling rifle........ Bob

Joe Stein · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2016, 06:04:04 AM »

Very nice, Osprey. I like everything about it.
-Joe Stein

Osprey · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2016, 01:25:50 AM »

Thanks all for the comments! I hope that the next pics of her are in the fall proving my signature line below.

Smartdog, looking forward to seeing yours, especially with the longer barrel. I like the 38" barrel for how I'll use it, but that profile/flair did make it hard to keep slim through the lock area. Shortening that QA lock to get closer to Berry's also makes it look even stubbier there than it is. But you only end up in a 4' blind with a 5' gun so many times before you try a shorter barrel!!

smart dog · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2016, 01:35:40 AM »

Osprey,
You did a great job modifying the style to your needs. I hope I can do as well.

dave

Boompa · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2016, 03:47:23 PM »

Nice!

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Author Topic: Winter's Work, P Berry Sr style rifle (Read 7491 times)

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