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Offline smallpatch

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Little Lehigh
« on: March 29, 2020, 07:19:14 PM »
Ok, been working this for a while.  Allen Martin had one called the fly rod a while back, and I loved it.
Would have done patchbox, cheek piece, etc, but didn't want to cover up this figure.
Sugar maple from Mr Martin, M&G lock, Rice Allentown barrel, (Allen swears this is named after him), White Lightning liner.











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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2020, 07:22:42 PM »
Sleek!
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Offline Dave Marsh

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2020, 07:25:00 PM »
WOW -- that is beautiful figure on that gun.  I agree that no patch box was a good decision.  Leave every bit of that figure for sure.  Well done.

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2020, 07:52:30 PM »
Nifty.
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2020, 07:54:19 PM »
Very nice Dane.
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2020, 07:57:17 PM »
Very cool!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2020, 07:59:41 PM »
That is a right snappy looking chunk-o-lumber. Sleek and trim indeed.
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2020, 08:02:31 PM »
How about some specifications on it like total length, weight, LOP, barrel dimensions.
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Offline Kevin

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2020, 08:05:20 PM »
Wow.  That came together very nicely.  What caliber might this fine piece be?

Thanks for sharing the photos,
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2020, 08:36:51 PM »
I'll try to answer a few questions.
First of all David, this is partially your fault!  I'm sure you remember the almost non existent web.
Used 6-32 lock bolts, and still had to groove the barrel, AND the front lock bolt as well.
This thing is SKINNY.
Overall length 61", barrel is 45" long, swamped 50 cal, .935 breech, .875 muzzle. LOP 13 ⅜", weight is 7.2 lbs.
Finish on wood is tannic acid, ferric nitrate, Chambers oil finish.
Think that's about it.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2020, 08:42:10 PM »
Very nice indeed, Dane. Spectacular piece of wood & a seemingly VERY light barrel.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2020, 09:53:18 PM »
Fine looking rifle, Dane. Great color and figure, too.
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2020, 09:55:02 PM »
Man that's beautiful! Incredible wood and architecture!
I just started a similar one this week while waiting for finish to dry on the PA Fowler. My wood has a tight curl, but not like yours, so this one will have a wood PB. A slim Rice .45 x 42" and Haddaway lock.
Hey you gotta keep busy during this stay at home period....or go crazy!




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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2020, 10:15:10 PM »
I like it. Lots ;D
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2020, 10:47:24 PM »
Daryl:  that's the same barrel I used in Brian's Rupp rifle.
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Offline Mike Lyons

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2020, 10:48:39 PM »
Beautiful!!  I love the slim guns.   I’d have been sweating getting that close to the ramrod hole. 
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2020, 11:16:34 PM »
Dane, That is one beautiful Lehigh.  Very pleasing and flowing lines.  Gorgeous piece of wood and you did it justice!!
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2020, 12:00:20 AM »
Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on March 29, 2020, 10:47:24 PM
Daryl:  that's the same barrel I used in Brian's Rupp rifle.

SLEEK!
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2020, 12:19:07 AM »
That is a sweet little rifle.
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Offline old george

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2020, 12:23:57 AM »
Beautiful figure on that lil shooter. Patchbox would have spoiled it.

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2020, 02:13:47 AM »
I see your point about the M&G lock.  That stock is just gorgeous, thanks for not cutting in a Patchbox, would have been a shame to cover up that grain.
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2020, 05:11:43 AM »
Sharp looking rifle, Dane!  I don’t blame you for not doing a box, that stock is impressive!  Really well done, thanks for sharing!  Best,


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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2020, 05:30:38 AM »
Thanks so much guys.  Now I just need to go sight it in.
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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2020, 02:39:32 PM »
Andy that wood is gorgeous! I hope I can get to see it in the near future. We talked about it at AZWINs and really can't wait to see it.
Stay safe down there in the Big Ugly.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Little Lehigh
« Reply #24 on: March 30, 2020, 03:41:00 PM »
Late to the party, but what a gorgeous rifle!  Wonderful wood, super craftsmanship...well done!

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