Author Topic: First Build Finally Completed! (Read 4483 times)

BillF/TRF · « **on:** May 09, 2020, 11:48:31 PM »

After a long but enjoyable build, I am posting pictures of my completed Chambers York County .45 cal rifle. It has a swamped, 42 inch barrel, double set Davis Trigger as well as all the rest of the parts and dimensions of a Chambers York Kit. I am happy about the way it turned out, even with a number of rookie mistakes. Its pretty hard to compete with the pros on this forum! I would like to thank those same pros for their unfailing support and as I look over my seven pages of names I contacted by PM (some more than once), they are the single most important reason for my gun being completed. Living in a part of this country virtually devoid of any expert, hands on help, I relied on you members of this Forum, the great tutorials, Jim and Barbie Chambers, books, DVD's and so on. thank you all so much! Now it is time to get out and sight in that rifle, do some target practice so I can participate at the Mid-West Rendezvous (if any will still be available this summer!) and finally get ready for deer hunting season this fall.

Bill

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Daryl · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2020, 11:52:30 PM »

1st rifle - WOW

Lori Ann · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:01:35 AM »

Awesome job very impressive

Clint · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:09:38 AM »

That"s a nice looking rifle! I like your cheek carving.
CW

Kary · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:19:19 AM »

Man that’s a very very nice 1st rifle!!

Bob McBride · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:19:34 AM »

Mighty fine Bill. Mighty fine. You should be proud.

xx54 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:31:57 AM »

I think you are on your way to becoming a gun maker .Very nice for the first one.

smart dog · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:35:21 AM »

Nicely done, Bill. I was an ambitious first project and you pulled it off well. Congratulations!!

dave

Rolf · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:43:53 AM »

Impressiv work. Wish I could engrave that well.

best regards
Rolf

smylee grouch · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:46:41 AM »

Bill, every one makes mistakes but there is a whole lot to like in your first effort. I like your gun. You have the right to grin a little when you show it off.

Richard · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:46:58 AM »

Very nice work. You have both talent and patience for such a good first build.

Deuce50 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:59:49 AM »

Wow! Never would have guessed that's your first build!

Kevin · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2020, 01:32:08 AM »

Nice, very nice. Something to be proud of and a nice piece that should last a lifetime or two.

Kevin

alex e. · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2020, 01:46:58 AM »

Nicely done!!

Deuce50 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2020, 01:54:36 AM »

What did you use to finish the barrel and lock?

J. Talbert · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:00:56 AM »

Very nice first effort.

Jeff

rich pierce · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:01:15 AM »

Not fair.

hortonstn · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:16:18 AM »

Beautiful

BillF/TRF · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:31:16 AM »

In response to Deuce50's question about what I used as a finish on the barrel and lock, it was Kibler's Patina Solution. I carded it back to the level that I liked. I don't know how well it will hold up or whether it will give too much glare from the sun when shooting. If it does, I might put on another layer(s) or go back to rust browning, which "got away" on me the first time I tried it and resulted in an unacceptable "pebbly finish".

Bill

Chowmi · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:35:01 AM »

Bill,
fantastic rifle! And all the more fantastic since it is your first.
Really well done,

Cheers,
Norm

Obi2winky · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:39:29 AM »

wow that's your first rifle? That's amazing!! You put my first attempt to shame!
How did you learn carving and engraving?

BillF/TRF · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2020, 03:06:02 AM »

I have been carving for quite a few years so when I found out about how I could incorporate my carving abilities--especially after watching Kibler's tutorials on plunge cutting with different gouge radii, and after Acer's help in obtaining and much practice with Lindsay gravers and sharpeners it was just plain fun! (I included a picture of an "in the white" stage of my stock carving--funny how different they come out after you stain and finish. Also, notice the practice blocks with brass plates screwed on for engraving practice)
Bill

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TommyG · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2020, 03:27:18 AM »

That is a very sweet first build.. Great job - Now onto #2???

FALout · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2020, 04:54:24 AM »

Really nice rifle there. Something to be proud of, should shoot as well as it looks!

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2020, 06:46:57 AM »

Had to laugh when I saw Daryl's response - the first reply. He and I had the same reaction - WOW! That is really a superlative firearm in every sense.
Those deer are going to be lining up for the honor of being first for you!

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