Author Topic: Kentucky Squirrel rifle (Read 7750 times)

Joe Schell · « **on:** November 20, 2017, 02:00:43 PM »

47" 36 cal Burton barrel , maple stock , Chambers lock and davis triggers. I made everything else, except the screws. A very light little rifle, just under 7 lbs.

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KC · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2017, 02:17:54 PM »

That's a good looking rifle, well done. I'd like to see some close ups of the parts you made, like the trigger guard, butt plate, side plate, etc.

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2017, 02:18:04 PM »

Nice rifle. Hows it shoot?

n stephenson · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2017, 04:09:45 PM »

Joe, SWEET!!! little rifle. Nice lines , I bet it holds good. I`ve got an FCI 48 inch .40 , and this really makes me want to get it done. Thanks for posting. Nate

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2017, 04:29:05 PM »

Isn't that Cute!
Sort of little rifle that wants to go for a walk with you Anytime!

Grand job!!

Richard.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2017, 04:47:16 PM »

Fine rifle, Joe. I always enjoy seeing your work. Thanks for posting.
Bob

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2017, 08:11:32 PM »

Fine rifle...nice architecture.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2017, 08:54:17 PM »

It looks right at home down here on Stoner Creek!
Thank you Joe!!
Next comes a trip to Iowa.

hanshi · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2017, 10:42:53 PM »

I do like those SMR. That one is a gem. Great work.

Joe S. · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2017, 11:49:36 PM »

Slender gal right there,nicely done.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2017, 12:56:53 AM »

She's a looker Joe. Fine work

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2017, 02:03:09 AM »

Joe I'd say your starting to get the hang of it....! All kidding aside another sweet southern rifle from Mr. Schell...

Joe Schell · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:50:12 PM »

Thanks for the kind words. I hope Wayne gives a range report on how well that skinny little barrel shoots

smallpatch · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2017, 04:18:20 AM »

Joe,
Sweet little rifle. What did you use for a pattern? Really nice profile.
Still haven't started that little ash rifle. More pressing jobs got in the way.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2017, 07:12:41 PM »

Nice looking little Rifle, Joe! Love the color....

Ed

John Archer · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2017, 09:00:31 PM »

Joe,

I'm with Ed on the color of this gun and would like to know how you got it. Love the forgings....well done!

John

Stoner creek · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2017, 04:23:41 AM »

There’s a range report coming. I just need to make time to try this little fella out. Will keep you posted.

Joe Schell · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2017, 06:07:10 PM »

The color is just store bought aqua fortis. The metal was wiped down with the same aquafortis then steel wooled off after about 24 hours.

Daryl · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2017, 12:01:05 AM »

Back in the 70's, I used Nitric Acid as a browning solution. It worked very well, was hard on the lungs,

but harder on my fingers. I should have worn gloves.

My fingers throbbed for weeks, then developed a sort of thick-skin syndrome.

I still have a barrel

Tony N · « **Reply #19 on:** November 27, 2017, 02:12:50 AM »

Beautiful rifle Joe, congratulations Wayne!!

~Tony

B Shipman · « **Reply #20 on:** November 27, 2017, 08:25:15 AM »

Like it.

somehippy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 27, 2017, 09:40:16 PM »

One Purdy lil rifle for sure, love the lines to it.

Daryl · « **Reply #22 on:** November 27, 2017, 11:27:49 PM »

Joe - are you related to John Schell gunmaker, of Kentucky, as interviewed by Ned Roberts in 1934 and pictured in his book, "The Muzzle Loading cap Lock Rifle"?

A.Merrill · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2017, 08:30:36 AM »

I like the stock its got just enough curl. Al

Joe Schell · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2017, 09:07:24 PM »

Thanks, guys
Im lookin foward to seeing that ash gun, Dane. The profile of this gun was taken from a rifle Wayne owns , then i just build my carolina pattern around that profile.

Daryl, im not sure about the relation to John Shell. From the stories i've read about him he sounds like he could be a relative though 😄

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Author Topic: Kentucky Squirrel rifle (Read 7750 times)

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