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Offline Dphariss

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Don King patchbox
« on: August 06, 2009, 06:43:04 PM »
This is on a swivel breech Don originally made for Andy Baker circa 1970.

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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009, 12:08:34 AM »
Dan,
Are you able to post more pics, or must we settle for a teaser? I sure hope to see more! If the rest of this rifle is as exemplary as this view, that is a superb wender.
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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2009, 05:59:42 PM »
















Sorry some are fuzzy I was camera challenged that day.

Note the somewhat used looking Hawken. Its not "aged" it just got heavily used by the original buyer.

Almost every inch of the swivel deserves a photo but this is a good selection. It is "ornately decorated".


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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 02:11:25 AM »
Dan,
Thanks for sharing the pictures. There are too few fine swivel breeches photographed, old or new, so when I get to see a nice example, I relish the opportunity.
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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 03:58:51 PM »
Dan; I believe that is the same Don King rifle featured in the book" Contemporary Makers Of Muzzleloading Firearms", Is it not? Beautiful rifle and great craftsmanship.
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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2009, 04:54:41 PM »
Such a beautiful piece.  The engraving on the patchbox is what catches my eye really nice, it looks like it is moving.  Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2009, 06:17:09 PM »
Dan,
There seem to be contrasting colors on the patchbox, eagle, and several of the other inlays.  Are they different metals inlayed into one another?
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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2009, 07:12:21 PM »
  Exceptional piece.  Thanks for posting the pics Dan.

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Re: Don King patchbox
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2009, 05:19:53 AM »
Quote from: TOF on August 08, 2009, 06:17:09 PM
Dan,
There seem to be contrasting colors on the patchbox, eagle, and several of the other inlays.  Are they different metals inlayed into one another?

Shading so far as I know. Will have to ask Don. I intended to call him today.

Dan
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