Author Topic: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020) (Read 7562 times)

BOB HILL · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2020, 02:01:29 PM »

Looking great. Jim.
Bob

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2020, 03:46:29 PM »

Bold!

t.caster · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:30:10 PM »

Quote from: WestBranchSusquehanna on April 02, 2020, 01:46:24 PM

Jim, Wonderful carvings and what a gorgeous piece of wood. Love the figure in it. Can't wait to see the final finish. Thanks for the posts!

DITTO!

Marcruger · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:35:04 PM »

That carving really "pops" brother. I like it. Carry on. :-) God Bless, Marc

rich pierce · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2020, 08:14:14 PM »

Hot diggety!

bama · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2020, 03:35:22 PM »

I got some engraving done on the patch box and toe plate.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2020, 03:41:00 PM »

Looking great Jim.

Jeff

BOB HILL · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2020, 01:21:38 AM »

Very nice, Jim. Can't wait to see it finished
Bob

scottmc · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2020, 01:51:14 AM »

That rifle's got a lot going on. Beautiful work. If u dont mind me asking....who is this John Davidson and where did he hail from?

bama · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2020, 02:17:37 AM »

John Davidson was a early Virginia gunsmith. He worked in Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1790 to 1832. He was born in 1757 and died in 1832 according to Wisker's Gunsmith of Virginia. His work is associated with the James River School.

bama · « **Reply #35 on:** April 12, 2020, 02:27:12 AM »

Here is a photo of the patch box of the rifle I am using as an example of his work. I have not tried to duplicate the engraving but use the original as a basis for my design. I changed the flowers to a little more boxy look, which after doing so I did not care for the change but I wanted there be be a noticeable difference and I definitely got that. Not bad, but not as appealing as I thought it would be.

I copied this photo from Mark Eliott's web site, I hope he does not mind me posting it here.

B.Barker · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2020, 02:33:15 AM »

Nice rifle Jim.

scottmc · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2020, 03:30:48 AM »

Thanks for the information. Interesting original as well as your interpretation. I like it!

bama · « **Reply #38 on:** April 19, 2020, 08:13:20 AM »

I got a little more engraving done on this project.

Carl Young · « **Reply #39 on:** April 19, 2020, 12:28:20 PM »

That's going to be a real handsome rifle Jim. I particularly like the silver accents and engraving, enough but not too much. Hope all is well for you and Celeste.
Carl

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #40 on:** April 19, 2020, 10:27:28 PM »

Looking like the real deal! Nice.

Jim

bama · « **Reply #41 on:** May 01, 2020, 01:43:56 AM »

I got the fore stock carving done, the wear plate installed and engraved and the lock plate polished and engraved. Now just a little more lock polishing and I will be ready to start the finishing process.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #42 on:** May 01, 2020, 01:49:09 AM »

Looking good Jim. Love the silver touches and engraving.

Joe Stein · « **Reply #43 on:** May 01, 2020, 04:15:40 PM »

That's really looking good.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #44 on:** May 01, 2020, 07:57:53 PM »

The rifle looks fantastic Jim...very much enjoying this thread.

bama · « **Reply #45 on:** May 01, 2020, 08:29:28 PM »

Thanks everyone, now if I just manage not to screw up the finishing.

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #46 on:** May 02, 2020, 06:26:06 AM »

Hey brother Jim, she’s looking great! But we didn’t expect any less coming out of your shop. Great looking rifle !

bama · « **Reply #47 on:** May 23, 2020, 11:00:35 PM »

Well I finally got the John Davidson rifle project finished. I am pleased with the rifle and I hope the new owner will be also. I will be test firing it in a day or two and will post the results. Thanks to all have looked and commented on this build.

Jim

rich pierce · « **Reply #48 on:** May 23, 2020, 11:03:57 PM »

Nicely done! Great project.

flinchrocket · « **Reply #49 on:** May 23, 2020, 11:20:14 PM »

That's a beautiful rifle. Your engraving really looks the period.

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Author Topic: John Davidson build (updated 3/25/2020) (Read 7562 times)