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Offline bob hertrich

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RCA 52
« on: August 23, 2019, 07:26:26 PM »
This is a loose copy of RCA 52. It has a Colerain .54 cal barrel and a Davis lock. Home made trigger and plate, nose cap, sideplate, front sight  and ramrod ferrules. Its stained with ferric nitrate and Transtint honey amber. I used Tried and true varnish but did it in the wet spring we had and it took forever to dry.



















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Offline rich pierce

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Re: RCA 52
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2019, 07:53:15 PM »
Good looking rifle!  I like it. Good stout early gun. I know the buttplate angle is patterned after the original. How does it snug?
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Re: RCA 52
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2019, 10:21:08 PM »
Real nice work!!
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Offline looper

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Re: RCA 52
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2019, 10:54:43 PM »
Looks real good.
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Offline bob hertrich

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Re: RCA 52
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2019, 12:36:00 AM »
Rich, It shoots real well but there is snuggling involved. Ive always loved the look of the rifle so a little snuggling is OK.
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Offline Pennsylvania Dutchman

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Re: RCA 52
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2019, 05:15:40 AM »
Very Nice! I really like the wood color.
Mark
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