Author Topic: Advise on barrel exterior. New photos added. (Read 6324 times)

bgf · « **Reply #25 on:** September 19, 2018, 07:23:32 AM »

Pretty cool! I wonder if the original wasn't more functional than we might think, like an early implementation of the serrated rib, to break up glare?

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2018, 04:20:24 PM »

Richard, there on the left side, 3 grooves down from the top, then halfway back from the muzzle - is that a rough spot I see?

Just kidding you! That is a fantastic job, and I can see what you were saying about the "chevrons" catching and reflecting the light. And the forward part, just love those details running half the length of the barrel.

So how long did that take you, and how many files were worn down in the process? I doubt that I could do anything like that, takes too much patience!

SingleMalt · « **Reply #27 on:** September 19, 2018, 04:33:51 PM »

I'm not a proponent of aging longrifles, but that said, I think that a lightly applied patina of this would look good and certainly make the chevrons and flutes on the barrel stand out.

n stephenson · « **Reply #28 on:** September 19, 2018, 04:57:22 PM »

Richard, Very neat! I think that was the icing on the cake. Sets it off well! Good Job!! Nate

smart dog · « **Reply #29 on:** September 19, 2018, 05:37:08 PM »

Hi Richard,
That is fabulous and just the right balance between primitive and refined. An aged barrel patina would look great, better than a solid brown. A browning rubbed back to create an uneven patina would work I think.

dave

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #30 on:** September 19, 2018, 07:40:40 PM »

Very cool!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #31 on:** September 19, 2018, 08:06:46 PM »

I'd like to see the concave flutes in the muzzle, but I applaud what you have accomplished so far.

conquerordie · « **Reply #32 on:** September 20, 2018, 01:54:50 AM »

Late to the party Richard, but I think the arquebus is 10x better with the zigzag added. Looks fantastic! The more I get into aging I find it hard not to age something. This topic has been discussed many times on this forum so you can spend a weekend and read all the comments, or just do what you desire. If the metal is aged though, you have to age the stock. Just won't look right if you dont.
Greg

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #33 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:33:10 AM »

Thanks chaps, seems you like it.

BGF,
I don't think with a tube sight that barrel glare would be a problem, but who knows what went through their minds 500 years ago.
I think it was mainly decoration though. Everything was short and squat at that time, ...candle sticks, chimneypots and all else between. They usually had a similar decoration as well, 3 sections all a bit different for instance.

Nate, Dave, Pleased you think it adds, rather than subtracts! Sigh of relief that you think it came out OK. (Yes, I was a bit bothered LOL!)
Taylor,
Not quite sure if you mean you would like to see a photo of the flutes, or was it that you think they are Vee'd and should be concave? They are concave, but file -work at muzzle maybe hides that a bit.

Now Greg, You are Supposed to be studying arquebuses ! :-)
Yes, aging;
There can be all sorts of bare-knuckle fights over that!
I've browned it a bit, and rubbed it back to highlight parts. The stock will get "aged" as I lug it around, as I want to hunt with it a bit. (It already slid out the truck door onto the ground once!)
I have done the Woodbury ageing thing, and like it, but this one I thought should look like it had been carried, but not left on the midden for a few years.
Will take photos ASAP of the final bit.

Thanks again for the positive replies!
R.

snapper · « **Reply #34 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:43:54 AM »

very nice!

fleeener

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #35 on:** September 23, 2018, 05:28:01 AM »

Photos after browning a bit and rubbing back. Not Good photos, but all I have;

Have to finish the serpent I see.
I think I like it better chevroned and fluted, somewhat like the original.

In memory of a good friend and teacher, Michael Tromner.

Now I hope to shoot the smoothbore postal shoot with it! If it stops snowing here !!!

conquerordie · « **Reply #36 on:** September 23, 2018, 12:46:58 PM »

Simply Awesome!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #37 on:** September 23, 2018, 02:49:26 PM »

Looks great, Richard. Quite a project there. Thanks for sharing.
Bob

vanu · « **Reply #38 on:** September 23, 2018, 07:32:31 PM »

Richard,

Absolutely Wonderful! Leaving it bright is probably best...wouldn't you think?

Bruce

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #39 on:** September 24, 2018, 02:39:59 AM »

Richard - Totally in awe of your fantastic work!

You, Sir, are a true artist at your craft.

And yeah, still learning about arquebuses. Very complex, but at the same time, rather simple. And even in the 1500 and 1600's, using a rear peep sight! Fascinating how men continually evolve the method of slaying an enemy. It seems that a lot of early gunsmiths were artists also - Michelangelo was for sure!

yulzari · « **Reply #40 on:** September 24, 2018, 01:05:56 PM »

Is this any better?

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #41 on:** September 25, 2018, 04:09:02 PM »

Thank you John, for 'washing me blanket!....... It looks a bit brighter now!

One last shot of the original;

Thanks to Michael for sharing his wonderful old guns!

smokinbuck · « **Reply #42 on:** September 25, 2018, 05:26:29 PM »

WOW!!!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #43 on:** September 25, 2018, 11:38:01 PM »

Gun looks really cool Richard. As I enlarge the picture of the original, I see that the concave fluting are narrow while the ground between is wider and tapers. On the side "flats", they appear to me to be concave too, and the angle 'flat' convex. this is an interesting treatment and adds a lot of charm to the muzzle.

I love the colour you achieved, of the wood. All in all, very neat work.

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