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Offline Ed Wenger

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One more for Dixon's
« on: July 25, 2017, 05:24:42 AM »
I built this in conjunction with the steel mounted rifle I posted earlier.  This one is a "kit", Chambers English Sporting Rifle.  It's probably more than just a little fancy for an English Sporting Rifle of this period, but this is going to be a special gift, so the client wanted to embellish it some.  The English walnut stock is beautiful, so we thought less carving and wire would be better.  The metal parts were given special attention, with a good amount of engraving and chiseling, to hopefully match the wood quality.  The engraving is not entirely what you might see, style wise, on an English piece, so it probably approaches more of a contemporary piece.  Anyway, it was a lot of fun to build!  As always, be happy to answer any questions...

I'll probably be taking a few days off...

        Ed



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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2017, 05:27:37 AM »
Wow Ed,....just WOW!
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2017, 05:30:23 AM »
Sorry the photos aren't the best, really don't do justice to the stock.  I meant to mention, the stock was finished with several coats of hand rubbed teak oil, no stain.


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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2017, 05:33:38 AM »
Excellent piece of work. Thanks for sharing.       Bob
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2017, 05:44:56 AM »
I'm thinking that's your wheelhouse, Ed.  Everything seems just right.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2017, 05:52:02 AM »
Absolutely stunning.
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2017, 06:14:16 AM »
Hi Ed,
That is wonderful!  The ALR tent will be well decorated this year.  I particularly like the lock engraving with the grotesque.  very beautiful!

dave
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2017, 06:22:58 AM »
Oh my! I absolutely love it.
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2017, 06:28:58 AM »
Ed,
That rifle is absolutely gorgeous!  It came together quite nicely.  Thanks for posting.
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2017, 07:01:30 AM »
Whoever gets that as a gift had better have a chair close by because they will have to sit down stunned after seeing that gun. Beautiful work. :D
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Offline SingleMalt

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2017, 07:06:28 AM »
They just keep getting better and better!
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2017, 11:36:30 AM »
Beautiful. You got skills
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Offline AMartin

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2017, 02:05:56 PM »
Dang ... Nice ...

Now I'm gonna chop  my fingers off !!

Well Done

Allen
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2017, 02:30:57 PM »
 WOW! I could not imagine it with more.

  Tim
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2017, 03:28:50 PM »
Beautiful job! - I love the finish on the stock, and the engraving is a perfect fit. Thanks for sharing!!!
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Offline Majorjoel

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2017, 03:42:04 PM »
Ed, if we still had a king, you'd be appointed the "Royal Gunsmith"   ;D

Magnificent along with your previously posted iron mounted rifle!  Just not enough words in my modest vocabulary to give ample praise!
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2017, 03:48:45 PM »
WOW! not much more I can say.
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2017, 03:56:35 PM »
Dang Ed !! What are you gonna break out next? This is one FINE example !!! I like the whole thing , but I REALLY like your engraving!  Super Job!! Thanks for posting.  Nate
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Offline PPatch

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2017, 04:08:23 PM »
And it's another home run for Ed! Two beautiful guns in a week - very nice work Ed, very nice.

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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2017, 05:53:40 PM »
GOOD LORD! Are you using illegal immigrants to turn out that volume of work? :o You make me tired....
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2017, 06:48:27 PM »
No illegals, Mike.  Just my three apprentices...




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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2017, 06:48:56 PM »
Truly impressive. Wish I had an ounce of Your ingraving and carving skills.

Best regards
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2017, 06:54:40 PM »
Very IMPRESSIVE indeed ;) 8) :)
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2017, 07:04:33 PM »
Ed, that is a beautiful rifle!! Your workmanship is always good but your artistic eye on this piece is wonderfil. everywhere I looked I just kept saying Yes!! that couldn't be more perfect....  Your prices must be climbing!!  I mean those apprentices can't be cheap!!
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Re: One more for Dixon's
« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2017, 07:20:08 PM »
Gorgeous piece.
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