Author Topic: North Carolina Style Rifle (Read 8996 times)

jim alford · « **on:** November 08, 2017, 04:50:09 AM »

Recently off the bench is this 50 caliber North Carolina style rifle. Barrel is custom profiled by Jim carpenter and is 42" long. Lock is a chambers Late Ketland and wood is sugar maple. the mounts are all hand forged except for the rear sight. Thought you folks might like to have a look before I put it up for sale. Comments welcome.

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smylee grouch · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2017, 05:33:37 AM »

I like that gun and if Jim Carpenter made the barrel it will be a shooter too.

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2017, 06:30:51 AM »

Very handsome rifle.

Mole Eyes

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2017, 06:32:16 AM »

They must have made some handsome rifles in North Carolina back in the day.

Justin Urbantas · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2017, 07:33:04 AM »

looks nice Jim. Interesting fat front sight.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2017, 12:40:10 PM »

I like it. LOTS

gusd · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2017, 05:59:41 PM »

Very nice!!
Gus

Justin · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2017, 06:08:59 PM »

Looks nice!

Question for you... This is probably dependent on the style of rifle but I noticed your patch box end is just wood. I've seen some folks cut brass to fit the end of the patch box to "match" the butt plate.

Is there a reason for doing that (or not)?

n stephenson · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2017, 06:17:56 PM »

Jim, I always enjoy seeing your work! Nice clean lines , great architecture, nice color and finish. Another nice job! Nate

P.W.Berkuta · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2017, 07:51:54 PM »

Now that's a rifle I could fall in love with

! Very nice lines and well done

.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2017, 08:45:49 PM »

Jim very nice rifle. Simple lines an very graceful. Oldtravler

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2017, 09:43:25 PM »

Very neatly made rifle.

hanshi · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2017, 09:52:20 PM »

A masterful job for sure. Beautiful!

jim alford · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2017, 01:23:05 AM »

Thanks for the kind comments .
Justin , the photo of the front sight appears wider than it actually is . It is .100 in the real world . The lack of a metal cap on the rear of the patch box is because the few originals I have observed did not have one . I believe it is a earlier Northern thing . Beside that , they are pretty much a pain to fit and get to look just right .

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2017, 02:44:11 AM »

Nice job. I have always liked those side swinger boxes.

M. E. Pering · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2017, 06:13:14 AM »

Very nice transition from buttstock to wrist. Long patch box and nose cap. Clean lines in a classic Southern style. Simple, beautiful rifle with beautiful wood.

Marcruger · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2017, 10:51:18 PM »

I really like that rifle. The architecture looks right out of the Deep River area of NC, which is to say, slim and elegant.

I really like the deep, rich color you attained. You must be please.

I also appreciate the crisp wood work on the cheek piece.

All in all a rifle to be envied. My only constructive comment is that it would take me 10 minutes to stain that ramrod. :-) That is simply my taste.

Best wishes, and God Bless, Marc

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2017, 10:54:41 PM »

Foe those interested in the historical aspect of that patch box it was found exclusively in the Bear Creek/Deep River area of NC. They are actually pretty clever.

Joe Schell · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2017, 02:35:18 AM »

nice Work , Jim. I really like those NC rifles

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2017, 10:49:08 PM »

I like it. Nice careful work for sure.

Jim

EC121 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2017, 11:09:57 PM »

What Mike said. Mr. Ivey's book attributes the swiveling patchbox to Randoph and Guilford counties in NC.

jim alford · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2017, 11:51:01 PM »

Mike & EC , Thank's for the insight into the origin of the patch box lid . Previously , I only knew that I thought they were kind of neat .

smylee grouch · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2017, 03:33:32 AM »

How does it shoot?

Curtis · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2017, 06:26:27 AM »

Most appealing rifle, sweet and petite!

Curtis

B Shipman · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2017, 06:56:18 AM »

Like the architecture and styling.

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Author Topic: North Carolina Style Rifle (Read 8996 times)

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