1st Student`s 1st Rifle

[n stephenson]

This rifle was built by my 1st. student. He built it about 9 years ago . He has built 8 more rifles \guns since this one. He came by the shop the other night ,and had the rifle with him. It is a .54 caliber 38 inch barrel. The lock and triggers are by Davis. The box lid is elk antler. He has taken deer as well as other game with it , as well as won quite a few shooting matches with it as well. He is starting on a new project, I will post when available. Nate








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[Sawfiler]

That looks like an incredible first rifle. I wish I was able to be a student of a master for longer than a week at a time. Thanks for posting.

[wattlebuster]

Very nice.

[flinchrocket]

Good first rifle. Was that from a blank?

[steve1122]

Awesome rifle! I would be proud if that was my hundredth build.

[vtmtnman]

I love the patchbox.That is very different.

[Curtis]

Very nice carving, interesting architecture - not quite sure what school it represents?  I like the patchbox also, is that bone?

Curtis

[thecapgunkid]

Yeah, nice rifle and is that bone?  How's it shoot?

You should be really proud of it.

[n stephenson]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. This is a fairly large rifle, with a 14 1\2 inch LOP . He is pretty big fellow at 6` 3" . He did build it from a blank. It wasn't patterned off  of one particular rifle , just an early type rifle. The patch box lid is elk antler. He has built modern customs , since he was young, and has many years experience as a master machinist as well as CNC programmer. Needless to say he already had a good grasp of using tools and , was familiar with longrifles also. It is satisfying to help someone that has the willingness, especially when they end up with good results . Thanks  Nate

[oldtravler61]

 Nate thanks for showing. Seen a simular rifle at the Kalamazoo show last year. That rifle had an elk antler patch box lid also. Very different than the norm. Again thanks for showing. Mike

[Daryl]

Very nice carving, interesting architecture - not quite sure what school it represents?  I like the patchbox also, is that bone?

Curtis

No - not bone. "The box lid is elk antler."

Yes, interesting Jaeger-style wrist indeed.

[Mike Brooks]

You're a brave man, I don't have the patience for students.

[n stephenson]

You're a brave man, I don't have the patience for students.

No Mike!!  I just don`t have any  better sense !!  Actually , I really do enjoy teaching gun building. Unlike public school , where the students "have" to be there. Gun building students are usually eager to learn. Not to mention the fact , that they usually have invested considerable money as well!  Nate

[arthur]

Im waiting for Nate to teach me once i get some freetime .