My favorite mountain longrifle

[JTR]

Michael, Thanks for bringing up this old post as well.
These Whitson rifles certainly have a style to them, and are very good looking guns!
John

[Bob Roller]

These rifles are beautiful examples of functional art,Tools made to put meat in the skillet and if need be,repel a hostile intruder.The total simplicity of such a rifle made with a very few tools.There was man in Kenova,WV that made one with a barrel,a lock and trigger and maybe 3 chisels and a Case folding hunting knife and the knife was used as a scraper.His name was Glen Napier and he encouraged me when I got interested in 1051.
Bob Roller

[Dan'l 1946]

Michael, is this the rifle that Jim Kibler referenced for his SMR? I love those simple, elegant rifles. They've no need for adornment.   Dan

[mbriggs]

I do not know Jim or what rifle he posted.

Michael

[Cades Cove Fiddler]

  ... I believe Jim might have used the Whitson for T.C. Carson rifle for his pattern on his SMR,....

[JTR]

... I believe Jim might have used the Whitson for T.C. Carson rifle for his pattern on his SMR,....

He posted on here that he was going to model it after a Whitson rifle, showed a picture of a nice Whitson, and even posted a pic of Ol Ebay as well! 

[Sequatchie Rifle]

Jim Kibler requested photos of the "Joy" rifle from the previous owner for use in the design.