Author Topic: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Target added  (Read 6716 times)

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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff target added
« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2019, 02:51:20 AM »









Love the look of this rifle accompanied by it's original bag and horn.

Q.  Hard to discern, but is this a 'flat' horn in the photo?

I'd like, if possible, to see more photos of the bag and horn.

Thanks!
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff
« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2019, 05:31:58 AM »
Yes ,this is a fairly big flat horn. I will try and get some better pictures of it for you in the next day or so. Jim
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2019, 02:16:22 AM »
Collector here you go . Thanks for your interest.









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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2019, 04:49:46 AM »
Thank you for sharing.

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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #29 on: March 20, 2019, 11:33:07 AM »
Thank you for sharing.
Your pictures are fabulous. For those not aware...clicking on a picture opens it in a new window where you have the option to get a "Full resolution" version. Takes a few seconds...but definitely worth it. Once there, you have another option to expand the hi-res. pic. and really see a lot more detail.
I have to ask....was there anything in the bag when it came out of Limestone..??
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #30 on: March 20, 2019, 03:56:07 PM »
I see a straight cut in the wood running from the rear of the triggerguard towards the toe. I am I right in believing that Mr. McInturff didn't scrape away his layout line there?
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #31 on: March 20, 2019, 09:42:03 PM »
Wow, what and amazing set!!  Beautiful rifle.
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #32 on: March 21, 2019, 12:21:40 AM »
[quote author=Don Steele
Thank you for sharing.
 
I have to ask....was there anything in the bag when it came out of Limestone..??

I wish I could say it was full of great stuff.......... But the only thing in there  now is a hand written note that it was found with " Old Gabe"
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #33 on: March 21, 2019, 12:25:40 AM »
[quote author=Elnathan link
I see a straight cut in the wood running from the rear of the triggerguard towards the toe. I am I right in believing that Mr. McInturff didn't scrape away his layout line there?

There is a  line  also along the top of the comb.



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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #34 on: March 21, 2019, 01:29:22 AM »
I echo everyone's comment with thanks for sharing the pictures!  It's always good to see originals.  Do my eyes deceive me or is that one thick welt on the bag?
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff
« Reply #35 on: March 21, 2019, 04:36:19 AM »
jdm, Thanks!  Thought it was a flat horn with that thin butt plug facing, but photo angles can be deceiving.  Thin, simple and practical which suits the rifle it's paired with.  Thought it possible, but interesting to actually see one in an original grouping.  Changes the perspective of horns suitable to be paired with this type/school of longrifle.   

Collector here you go . Thanks for your interest.










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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #36 on: March 26, 2019, 08:27:13 PM »
Thanks for all the detailed photos of this rifle. Could you please tell me how the nose cap is attached? One rivet or two? Rivets made of iron or copper? Thanks
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2019, 02:04:25 AM »
Looks  like iron to me. Heres a couple of pictures.



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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #38 on: March 27, 2019, 02:31:11 AM »
Very good! Thanks for the close ups.
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added
« Reply #39 on: March 27, 2019, 05:28:40 AM »
Neat old rifle thanks for sharing. I looked at this post before but my computer is hateful sometimes and won't load photo's.

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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Bag pictures added New target added
« Reply #40 on: June 29, 2020, 11:17:44 PM »
I don't mean to beat a dead horse but I just received  this target in the mail last week. It is one of the targets shot with  "Old Gabe" by Jim Holley. It was with  the gun ,bag& horn along with another paper target  when Jerry acquired  Mr. Holleys collection 1980.  I felt I should include it with this post  for those who have interest. 




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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Target added
« Reply #41 on: July 01, 2020, 03:50:44 AM »
Thamks for the target. These old fellers can do it. Have a goodun,thanks, Dave F 8) 8)

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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Target added
« Reply #42 on: July 01, 2020, 04:22:03 PM »
Really lovely to see an old piece is such great (shootable) condition. I don't have any idea about when it was last used but note the ramrod is significantly longer that the barrel. And striped to boot! Really a nice rifle!
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Re: 'Old Gabe" Gabriel MCInturff Target added
« Reply #43 on: July 02, 2020, 06:23:16 AM »
Perfect! Thanks for sharing it.
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