Author Topic: Number 3 Finished (Read 16011 times)

Gaeckle · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2016, 05:36:07 AM »

I just gotta say that the thing that really makes that pop is the sideplate. I love the flow of it. I hope there's not a patent on it......

mountainman · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2016, 05:37:40 AM »

Beautiful gun. Nice job, keep up the good work.

Phillip Smith · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2016, 05:41:22 AM »

James, you have finished another fine looking gun. It has been a long time in the making and well worth the wait. Congratulations, can't wait to see the next one.

Phillip Smith

Maalsral · « **Reply #28 on:** July 16, 2016, 06:24:08 AM »

I like everything about it James. The architecture, the color and the mounts. Great job!

Daryl · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2016, 07:58:49 AM »

Nice James - VERY nice indeed.

James Rogers · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2016, 02:05:51 PM »

Thanks all. Now back to fowling pieces and other smooth bores. The next two projects are a cherry stocked fowling piece with a 16 bore Getz barrel and a small 54 smooth, English walnut, fowling piece for my daughters hunting gun. That one has a barrel Rice made for me . I designed it based on some circa 1700 barrels I like. It has a 1 1/16" breech with a rapid taper.

Curtis · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2016, 05:32:01 PM »

It all came together quite nicely James! I like it, great job.

Curtis

Hemo · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2016, 07:18:01 PM »

Super nice work, James!

Gregg

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #33 on:** July 17, 2016, 12:53:03 AM »

Late to the party, very fine piece, James! As others have said, lots to like! The only thing I see missing is one of your fine bags to go with it...

Ed

jerrywh · « **Reply #34 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:20:18 AM »

You did a very nice job on that fowler James. You should out a little cast off on the next one.

Mikecooper · « **Reply #35 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:40:20 AM »

That's number 3? What do the first two look like?

James Rogers · « **Reply #36 on:** July 17, 2016, 03:09:42 AM »

Quote from: jerrywh on July 17, 2016, 02:20:18 AM

You did a very nice job on that fowler James. You should out a little cast off on the next one.

Thanks Jerry.
In this case, build, shooting stance, comb thickness, etc. did not require any cast-on (left handed gun)

James Rogers · « **Reply #37 on:** July 17, 2016, 03:21:07 AM »

Quote from: Mikecooper on July 17, 2016, 02:40:20 AM

That's number 3? What do the first two look like?

This is number 1.
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2009/07/english-fowling-piece-by-james-rogers.html?m=1

This was number 2. The barrel was already stocked in a rifle pattern precarve and I altered it as much as I could.
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2010/10/james-rogers-for-watkins-m-abbitt-jr.html?m=1

Mikecooper · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:46:10 AM »

Wow, very nice. I especially like that brass lockplate.

KC · « **Reply #39 on:** July 19, 2016, 12:07:58 AM »

That is one beautiful rifle. I like everything about it. I particularly like the finish, you got a really nice color on it.

Chowmi · « **Reply #40 on:** July 19, 2016, 04:10:23 AM »

Seriously, #3??
I think I will quit and take up underwater basket weaving. I hear there are great courses out there.

Nicely done.

Cheers,
Norm

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2016, 03:53:59 PM »

That's a beautiful rifle.

Mikecooper · « **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2016, 04:33:28 PM »

I liked number 1 with the brass lock plate and pan. Did you make that from a casting? Also the front sight. How is that attached? There is no visible dovetail.

James Rogers · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:15:45 PM »

Mike, the brass plate lock was direct from Jim Chambers.
The grotesque sight was soldered on.

Telgan · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:06:28 PM »

James - who's but plate did you use on this one. I find it interesting that the inside interior angle made between the top tang and flat of the butt looks to be less than 90 degrees. I like the effect it has on the looks and the pitch of the butt. I rarely see a fowler made that has even a 90 degree angle formed here - And most seem to form an angle greater than 90 degrees. The way you have yours pitched seems to give the appearance of, and suggest an earlier gun ( to my eye anyway ) Curious if you altered your butt plate from it's original shape. Looking forward to seeing it in person. Tom

pushboater · « **Reply #45 on:** July 20, 2016, 06:58:42 PM »

Well executed rifle. Beautiful lines. I especially like that side plate, great design!

Capt. David

James Rogers · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:37:29 PM »

Quote from: Telgan on July 20, 2016, 05:06:28 PM

James - who's but plate did you use on this one. I find it interesting that the inside interior angle made between the top tang and flat of the butt looks to be less than 90 degrees. I like the effect it has on the looks and the pitch of the butt. I rarely see a fowler made that has even a 90 degree angle formed here - And most seem to form an angle greater than 90 degrees. The way you have yours pitched seems to give the appearance of, and suggest an earlier gun ( to my eye anyway ) Curious if you altered your butt plate from it's original shape. Looking forward to seeing it in person. Tom

Tom, that plate was from Reeves a long time ago. I am pretty sure I increased the width a bit and moved it to conform to my stock profile. I also silver soldered a hidden hook under the top so as not to utilize a cross pin. This plate has a fairly flat top line. Some of the others roll a bit more but I thought this style better suited the more parallel comb.

vulture · « **Reply #47 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:05:49 PM »

The only thing I see wrong with that rifle I the lock is on the wrong side, how did you manage to make that mistake? Really, that is a beautiful piece, I may not be able to do that kind of work myself but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate beauty when I see it, and if you think the lock needs to be on that side then I guess it's ok.

James Rogers · « **Reply #48 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:29:15 AM »

The lock is on the wrong side for me as well. Had to build this one by looking at it in a mirror; )

elkhorne · « **Reply #49 on:** July 24, 2016, 05:02:16 PM »

James,
A beautiful piece of workmanship! Where did you find that lock and do you have a contact number for the gentleman that made it? Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
elkhorne

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