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Offline alex e.

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a parts fusil
« on: February 11, 2018, 03:22:25 AM »
I finished this awhile ago.
 A parts gun, only thing I purchased was the wood and barrel. Everything else just a bunch of leftovers.
Maple stock, 50"  .55 caliber barrel by Hoyt
Davis colonial lock
French trim.
Aged, stained with AF
Frontier graffiti






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Offline rich pierce

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2018, 06:55:42 AM »
Excellent, Alex. Makes me want to head north into the woods.
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Offline flinchrocket

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2018, 07:34:35 AM »
The AF and dark finish on the metal really makes it look authentic. Nice job.
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Offline Mauser06

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2018, 07:50:40 AM »
Something about a well built plain rifle....well done!!


What AF did you use? How many coats?  Love the look you got. I'm shooting for something similar on my current build. Nice dark finish with some slightly highlighted wear areas. 
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2018, 03:03:46 PM »
I've always liked your style, this is another good one.
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Offline Joe S.

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2018, 03:16:31 PM »
Nice work,like the dark finish too
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Offline alex e.

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2018, 04:56:14 PM »
Quote from: Mauser06 on February 11, 2018, 07:50:40 AM
Something about a well built plain rifle....well done!!


What AF did you use? How many coats?  Love the look you got. I'm shooting for something similar on my current build. Nice dark finish with some slightly highlighted wear areas.

I had an older bottle of the TOW stuff. I put 2-3 coats of Formby's Tung oil on. Put on some antiquing agent. In this case flat black spray paint, rubbed back with a thinner rag.. a couple more coats of tung rubbed back with a Scotch Brite pad. AF penetrates deep into work! A few more coats of Tung. Then a couple coats of Brix wax
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Offline Mauser06

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2018, 05:09:30 PM »
Thanks for the info!   

I've heard of the black spray paint trick. Just never had it explained. Didn't know at what point it was applied. 
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2018, 06:24:43 PM »
Cool gun!! I like this piece very much!  Nicely done!   Nate
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Offline Daryl

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2018, 08:18:57 AM »
Alex - that is a FINE rifle!
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Offline Lucky R A

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2018, 02:08:25 PM »
        Hi Alex lookin' good.   I suppose you won't bring it back from the next re-enactment you go to.   Used your smoked bacon in a recipe the other day, it was quite good.  I am waiting to see that double anchor lock on a gun....
Ron
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Offline alex e.

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2018, 04:54:46 AM »
Thank you all for the kind words. I value your opinions and critiques.
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Offline redheart

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Re: a parts fusil
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2018, 12:42:55 AM »
Great Gun!!!!!!! But what I really want is the sign. ;)
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