Worlds best Builder..."words cannot describe"

[Molly]

I see there is another "words cannot describe" rifle up for auction by the world greatest builder.

Wonder what she'll fetch?


http://www.gunbroker.com/item/685480533

BTW, this is not a pun on the rifle but rather the seller!

[Joe S.]

A pretty bold statement by that fellow,it is a nice rifle,quess we will see just how nice.

[Majorjoel]

Funny there is no mention of caliber or any details as to barrel length, LOP, etc. 

[Robby]

Builder, really? seems like there ought to be a better, or more applicable word for people that make these guns. Builder? Trump is probably the worlds best builder, at least in the last fifty years.
Robby

[Vulcan]

If I'm not mistaken, this very same gun had been listed on Guns International a few months ago for around 30K, so I'd assume the bidders have a ways to go before they hit the reserve price.

[Mike Brooks]

I'd have to agree, Jud is one of the world's best.

Actually when I read the title of your post I figured you were referring to me.....

[Spinner]

That gun reminds me of the great American axiom, "Some is good, more is better, too much is just right."  Mr. Brennan is certainly a great craftsman and his work is really awesome but, like French Provincial furniture, it's a bit overdone for me.

[Jim Chambers]

If you like that Judd rifle I have nine more here in the shop for sale, and far below the thirty grand price.  Call me.

[EC121]

The rifle has been on Guns International for the last 2 or 3 yrs. at $35K.  I guess he decided to try to change his luck.  When it first appeared on Gun Broker, I sent an email to the seller asking about the caliber and LOP.  No answer as of today.

[Molly]

Nice work for sure but I have seen other listings beginning with "words cannot describe".  Baloney!  There are all sorts of superlatives that CAN describe.  A very nice work by a highly acclaimed artist nonetheless!  I have seven or eight down stairs by the least known builder of no great fame (no, that's not you either Mike) and they all look very nice and all shoot better than I and most well below the current bid with a few slightly over.

BTW, I did see a few of "Brooks works" at the CLA show I think.  Nice work, fair price.  Now, THAT is a deal!

[oldtravler61]

  My simple opion is do you want to pay the extra $30,000 for the name on the barrel or as Molly said. You can buy a high quality gun from a virtual unknown. That is every bit as well built.
  But then no one is telling you how to spend your money.
  After attending the CLA show for the last few year's. Their are some fantastic guns for sale for under $2500.   Oldtravler
 

[mountainman70]

Makes me wonder zactly why it is on gunbroker,being sold by this guy? Fine rifle for sure,a bit busy for my taste,but then,right now I am drinking some apple shine!!! have a goodun,y'all   Dave

[Mike Brooks]

I really hate over done Colonial American work, but I have always liked the way Jud handles his carving and engraving design and execution.. Always tasteful even if the gun is fully covered. I see this one appears to have a sterling silver patch box, something you don't see every day.

[Eric Kettenburg]

You know, if you set aside the discussions of value or the seller's description - neither of which are Jud's responsibility - and this rifle were posted here either by the builder or the new owner, I don't think it would be viewed as some may be viewing it.

It is a piece of pretty incredible workmanship.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

...and there are words to describe it!

[smart dog]

Hi Folks,
Jud's rifle is beautiful and deserves admiration but the seller engaged in hyperbole to encourage the sale.  I urge folks to focus on the gun rather than the words of the seller.  I would hate to see the thread sink into a snarky abyss.

dave

[Molly]

Yep, great work that was never in question but the comment was about the description not the rifle.  I and most others could easily write an appropriate description.

[mark esterly]

read the bottom text and it refers you here  http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2012/12/jud-brennan-rifle.html

[Mike Brooks]

read the bottom text and it refers you here  http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2012/12/jud-brennan-rifle.html

That really is an  incredible piece of work.

[Molly]

Indeed it is and the auction ended at $3,125 I think.  If all that was shown was included and even if it was not it's hard to imagine such a low figure.  I saw some of the family "jewels" at the CLA show.  The artistry of these and that of others is just more than most mortals can grasp.  And some of these works are by people who are self taught.  Man, what can you say!

[Dennis Glazener]

And that bid was mine, I had no idea it would reach the reserve (but would have been excited if it had )
Dennis

[oldtravler61]

  Well I'm a little confused. After reading some of the posts. Was under the impression it was for sale at over 30 grand.
  Ok maybe I miss read it. Otherwise I would have bid on it. Even had the bosses blessing.
  Soooo enlighten me. What was the final winning bid?
  Tried looking on the sight but no such luck.  Great rifle though.  Oldtravler

[EC121]

Old Traveler:  The reserve wasn't met, and it has rolled over into another auction starting at $4000.  The $35K price was an earlier ad on another fixed price site not the new auction on Gun Broker.  He does say you can make an offer.

[oldtravler61]

  Ec121 thank you for the info. Much appreciated. Oldtravler

[David Rase]

Actually when I read the title of your post I figured you were referring to me.....

I too was disappointed to find out it was not you!   
David