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Offline Ed Wenger

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A new build.... few pics added
« on: January 27, 2018, 04:57:16 AM »
This started as a “Transitional” rifle, but might have morphed into more of a European Hunting Rifle...  I say that because some of the carving and engraving would probably be a little more appropriate on a European piece.  At any rate, the barrel is a Getz, .54 cal, 38”.  The lock is a Chambers round faced Jager.  The trigger guard is the commercially available Edward Marshall (I believe).  I cut out a new pattern on the comb of a Edward Marshall butt piece.  Pipes, muzzle cap, and side plate I made.  Stock came from Wayne Dunlap.  The stock was stained with iron nitrate and finished with Permalyn.  I wish the gentleman I built the rifle for would have wanted a wood box, but he didn’t want one.  Sorry for the poor quality photos, took them near dusk and they got a little washed out.  Think that’s about it, be happy to answer any questions if you have them...

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Offline Carl Young

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2018, 05:20:28 AM »
Ed, I like that a lot...I've been thinking of something similar for a project that has features from American and European traditions. Thank you for posting the pictures, your craftsmanship is a pleasure to see and I may "steal" an inspiration or two from your example.

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2018, 05:28:08 AM »
Very sleek looking and looks like it will be a good handling rifle. I would give it a 13 on a one to ten scale.  ;D :)
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2018, 05:34:55 AM »
Excellent work, Ed. I agree, the wood box would have been great. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2018, 05:53:43 AM »
I love the reshape on the hammer, it makes that great lock look even better.

Kevin
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2018, 05:58:17 AM »
As usual, FABULOUS!!

Very nice!

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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2018, 06:01:09 AM »
Beautiful piece!  Have to agree with you and Mr. Hill...deserves a patchbox.

Greg
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2018, 06:34:25 AM »
Beautiful work Ed, the theme carries well between the carving and engraving!  I love the sideplate, did you cast that or saw it from sheet brass?

Curtis
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2018, 07:40:32 AM »
Ed,
Your carving and engraving just keeps getting better.  It all flows together well.  Another great project.
David
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2018, 07:48:27 AM »
Ed,

I'm real picky about what I like, and I like this one a lot!

Lovely kind of slightly worn appearance really appeals to me. Lovely sideplate. All Very nice!   
Yes, a wooden butt trap would have been nice.

PS,

I did not know that Jim was making a round-faces Jeager lock!  When I did mine I altered his round faced English.
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2018, 07:57:02 AM »
Wow, very nice, Ed!  Pukka beat me to it, but I'll repeat:  Love the sideplate, and agree with you that a wood patchbox would make this nice gun even nicer.
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2018, 09:46:06 AM »
Ed,

Fantastic job on the carving !!!  How did you finish the metal and the wood on this one ?
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2018, 10:00:58 AM »
Brilliant work.
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2018, 11:30:11 AM »
Elegant !
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2018, 12:13:31 PM »
Beautiful rifle. I really enjoy seeing Your work.

Best regards
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2018, 02:29:14 PM »
Hi Ed,
Transition gun, I get it.  Really good carving transitioning to really great carving. A wonderful piece. I really like what you did to the "Marshall" guard.

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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2018, 03:14:08 PM »
Thanks, all....

Curtis, the side plate was simply cut from sheet brass.

Dave, the barrel was cold blued then rubbed back with a scotch brite pad.  The brass was treated with 44/40, then rubbed back.   The stock was finished with several coats of Permalyn sealer, then rubbed out with paraffin oil and pumice stone, utilizing a tooth brush.

Thanks again!

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2018, 03:18:03 PM »
As usual your work is top notch. I really like this one
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2018, 04:06:33 PM »
My goal in rifle building is to be able to build a rifle as beautiful as yours.  Very nice!!
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2018, 04:25:32 PM »
Quote from: smylee grouch on January 27, 2018, 05:28:08 AM
Very sleek looking and looks like it will be a good handling rifle. I would give it a 13 on a one to ten scale.  ;D :)

Absolutely a 13 or 14 on the 1 to 10 scale. It looks so German I can even smell the Kartoffel und Kohl ;D

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Re: A new build....
« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2018, 04:26:18 PM »
  Amazing work Ed.

    Tim

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« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2018, 08:37:07 PM »
Ed, I always look forward to your "unveiling" a new one. Everyone has pretty much covered the bases . Not only do you have great artistic skills but, you have the ability to make your works compliment each other, your carving and engraving ,   and not compete with each other , which gives your work a flow that is hard to achieve. I really like the whole thing!!  NICE JOB!!!!    Nate
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2018, 09:23:20 PM »
Nice!! Ed.  it looks like it came out of some German colonists home!  The carving and engraving are just right...and beautifully done!!  I obviously like it a lot!!
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« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2018, 09:59:30 PM »
 I like that gun a lot.  It is very tastefully done and the carving and engraving is excellent.  As I have said before Ed is one of the best builders out there bar none.
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Re: A new build....
« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2018, 11:53:19 PM »
A wonderful looking rifle,looks to be a great handling one as well
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