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Offline B.Barker

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"Baer Killr
« on: February 01, 2018, 05:18:39 PM »
Here is one of my current builds. This is the other rifle I would like to keep for myself. That's how it started out anyway. I've been working on it in my spare time for about a year now. It has a custom 47" Rice barrel in .50 on it. The lock is Chambers late Ketland and the triggers are a set I made. I might make another for myself but it will probably be a little plainer..... maybe.








Offline B.Barker

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Re: "Baer Killr
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2018, 05:29:56 PM »
Man, you have got some creative mojo going on.  Really cool.
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Offline Telgan

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2018, 05:41:27 PM »
Nice lookin rifle Brian - Lots going on there. Really like your engraving work, as usual.

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2018, 05:41:33 PM »
The Folk Art ingredients are a real draw to this one, not to mention it’s a real beauty of a build.
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2018, 06:03:09 PM »
I got to handle that rifle , and it feels as  good as it looks. The folk art really does set it apart. I will be looking forward to seeing this one finished. Nice Work!!  Nate
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2018, 06:48:52 PM »
Did I see that rifle at the Alabama Show?

Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2018, 06:56:45 PM »
You spelled 'Beer' wrong.
Lots of days I could kill a beer!   ;)

Really whole -hog  nose-cap there!

Grand rifle and so different . I Like it a lot!




Offline little joe

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2018, 07:24:48 PM »
I  have done some nose caps in that manner but not that complex. Super job.

Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2018, 07:38:23 PM »
That gun has it goin on man! That engraving really trips my trigger.
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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2018, 07:45:48 PM »
It’s a beauty— will be looking forward to pictures of the finished rifle.

Offline sqrldog

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2018, 08:00:51 PM »
Dang and I thought it was  the one you are making for me that you wanted  to keep.

Offline B.Barker

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2018, 09:14:07 PM »
I've got some other ideas but don't know if they will be used on this one. Don't want it to look too busy.
I really don't like doing pewter nose caps that much. They can be a pain when they are complex but they really look good on the right rifle.

Offline oldtravler61

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2018, 09:40:35 PM »
  Nice looking rifle...like that nose cap...nice work...

Offline scottmc

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2018, 10:19:01 PM »
Great looking rifle!!  I especially like the nose cap.  Want to try that myself here shortly.
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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2018, 10:38:37 PM »
Lots to like there,looking forward to seeing how you finish it

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2018, 11:15:47 PM »
You have some dead serious talent for engraving and gun building. 
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Offline Elnathan

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2018, 12:42:48 AM »
That is quite cool. Is there a particular original it is based on? I'm not as familiar with post-1800 guns as I am the earlier ones.
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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2018, 12:48:28 AM »
Lookin good Brian. Really catches my eye!

Offline elk killer

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2018, 02:03:17 AM »
That's a great rifle, any chance of seeing the trigger guard from the bottom?
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2018, 02:12:58 AM »
Not a copy of any rifle or school. Its what most call a fantasy rifle. I took bits and pieces from southwest Virginia and western North Carolina with a pinch of Tennessee.
Elk, I'll try to get a photo of the trigger guard for you.

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2018, 02:41:26 AM »
Can't wait to see the finished rifle. I love the nose cap and the engravings.

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #22 on: February 02, 2018, 02:48:21 AM »
I like it a lot, but have to admit the "baer" spelling would bother me every time I picked it up. 


Plus, a real bear rifle don't need to self promote...   ;)


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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #23 on: February 02, 2018, 03:11:09 AM »
 :o :o :o... That's the one, Brian ....!!!! .... got me wondering what trick you are gonna try on her next ... !! .... mighty fine looking rifle .... swings up nicely too, for a long barreled gun .... Keep posting progress .. !!! .. regards, C C Fiddler ...

Offline B.Barker

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Re: "Baer Killr
« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2018, 05:07:40 AM »
Osprey you must really hate them old stories about huntin painters.