I’ve been working on this here and there, between other builds and off hours. I put together what I have so far, and took some photos that I thought I’d share. The carving is mostly done, although I might do some tweaks to the fan behind the cheek. Obviously, brass needs to be finished, sights installed, etc. It’ll have more engraving on the muzzle end of the barrel, similar to what’s at the breach, so still have a good bit of things to do.
The piece is stocked in English walnut, has a 29” Ed Rayl barrel, .62 cal. The lock is one I picked up here on the forum, from The Rifle Shop. Might not be entirely appropriate for the piece, but thought it would look nice. The furniture pieces are Ron Scott’s Freund castings (except for the rear sling inlay, that I cut from sheet brass.). Most of these castings are now available from MBS. (Thanks, Ron!). The stock architecture was inspired from an unsigned rifle, and definitely not Freund.
I’ll have this at Dixon’s if anyone who’s going is interested in looking at it. Also, be happy to answer any questions if you have them. Thanks!
Ed
