Short barrelled rifle project

[Cory Joe Stewart]

Havnt posted anything in a while. So you dont think Im stuck up here ya go. Current project is inspired by an original.  13 inch .62 barrel. Chambers early Germanic lock.  Barrel and lock are in. Triggers are in but need some adjusting.






Cory Joe Stewart

[msellers]

I must say that I would be nervous to shoot so short of a rifle.  I do like it, would definitely be a fast moving single arm horseback bore killer though. Looking forward to seeing progress and use updates.
Mike

[Cory Joe Stewart]

I must say that I would be nervous to shoot so short of a rifle.  I do like it, would definitely be a fast moving single arm horseback bore killer though. Looking forward to seeing progress and use updates.
Mike

Why nervous?

[msellers]

I must say that I would be nervous to shoot so short of a rifle.  I do like it, would definitely be a fast moving single arm horseback bore killer though. Looking forward to seeing progress and use updates.
Mike

Why nervous?

Being as long armed as I am, and the way I have aleays shot. Take a bit of retraining to ensure my off hand stayed way clear. Kinda like shooting a short right handed flintlock south paw. Ensure I didn't get any parts in the way.

But it is an inspiration to get back to my short barreled Leman style build.
Mike

[Cory Joe Stewart]

I must say that I would be nervous to shoot so short of a rifle.  I do like it, would definitely be a fast moving single arm horseback bore killer though. Looking forward to seeing progress and use updates.
Mike

Why nervous?

Being as long armed as I am, and the way I have aleays shot. Take a bit of retraining to ensure my off hand stayed way clear. Kinda like shooting a short right handed flintlock south paw. Ensure I didn't get any parts in the way.

But it is an inspiration to get back to my short barreled Leman style build.
Mike

That has crossed my mind.  I original plan included a sling, but a dropped that idea.

Thanks

Cory

[msellers]

A sling could be interesting for sure. How about a chest type holster like a bear pistol?

[BOB HILL]

I like that muzzle treatment. Is the original done like that? Look forward to seeing it finished.
Bob

[Cory Joe Stewart]

I like that muzzle treatment. Is the original done like that? Look forward to seeing it finished.
Bob

Yes sir. The original had a similar treatment.

[Craig Wilcox]

Great Jimminy Crickets, Corey!
When I saw "short barreled rifle", I was thinking, OK, be about 23-24", that'll be fine.

THIRTEEN INCHES!  Wowser!

Inspiring project you have going, and I think we will see a few more of these before summer is over.  Is that a walnut stock?  Do you maybe have plans for some checkering on the grip and forestock?

Please keep us up to date on this.  And as others, I do like the muzzle treatment.  Hmmmmm - wonder how my Hawken will look with this?

[Cory Joe Stewart]

Great Jimminy Crickets, Corey!
When I saw "short barreled rifle", I was thinking, OK, be about 23-24", that'll be fine.

THIRTEEN INCHES!  Wowser!

Inspiring project you have going, and I think we will see a few more of these before summer is over.  Is that a walnut stock?  Do you maybe have plans for some checkering on the grip and forestock?

Please keep us up to date on this.  And as others, I do like the muzzle treatment.  Hmmmmm - wonder how my Hawken will look with this?

Thanks Craig,
Yes it is Walnut.  I don't plan on checkering, but there will be some carving. 
Cory

[hanshi]

I like the muzzle work a lot.  Anxious to see the finished gun.

[JCKelly]

Have shot my Paget flint carbine, .65 cal  14" long barrel. It can do a job on one's left ear - take care

[Cory Joe Stewart]

Have shot my Paget flint carbine, .65 cal  14" long barrel. It can do a job on one's left ear - take care

I do think this will be very loud

[TonyM]

I built one based on the same original. Didn't copy but made my own style. Forged BP from sheet brass. Used a Green Mtn 54 cal pistol bbl and L & R Manton lock. Love the little thing. Everyone who sees it calls it "cute". I'll post pics later.
Tony Maples