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Offline B.Barker

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Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« on: August 13, 2020, 03:21:53 AM »
The barrel is an Ed Rayle .54 and 43" long. The lock is one of the Tulle locks from TOTW with Chambers internals. Trigger guard is from Larry Zorn that has been modified a bit. Everything else is shop made.














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Offline john bohan

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2020, 03:38:34 AM »
I like the finish on your lock and barrel,would like to know what you used and how to use it. The rest looks great also. I have parts coming for my next rifle ,I think I'd like this on my new gun. Keep giving me ideas I like that.

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2020, 03:48:23 AM »
Wow Brian. Love the side plate and nosecap. Your finish is fantastic.

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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2020, 01:52:46 PM »
I like it alot. If I were in the market for a new gun that would for sure have my full attention
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2020, 03:52:21 PM »
Wow!  That's a super gun.  Right up my alley. I dig the sideplate of course. :P
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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2020, 04:22:16 PM »
Oh man!!! NICE

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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2020, 04:33:50 PM »
Very nice!

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2020, 05:45:11 PM »
Very nice, Brian. I love it.
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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2020, 07:00:26 PM »
Super Nice - You got a good thing going there Brian

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2020, 09:01:05 PM »
Thanks everyone.

Mike I thought you might like that. Found the original in a trade gun book, by Hamilton I think.

John B the finish is cold browning and simmered in hot water then rubbed back.

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2020, 02:16:31 AM »
I like it Brian, will you have at the CLA?

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2020, 05:00:32 AM »
  Brian dang nice looking gun...Really like the finish...
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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2020, 05:27:41 AM »
That’s a nice one Brian.  There’s a lot to like!!

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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2020, 06:48:33 AM »
Beautiful gun Brian!  Very believable, and is (as Al Martin would say) very “organic”.
In His grip,

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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2020, 12:46:51 PM »
Now that looks like a fine shooting companion. I really like it, especially the warm finishes. The sideplate engraving is super. God bless, Marc

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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2020, 03:15:43 PM »
I love this rifle!  One of the very best I have ever seen.  Very inspirational.  No trigger plate.....so cool.
Well done, Sir!!

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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2020, 04:30:21 PM »
Nicely done and interesting, tge sort of gun that really evokes the times.
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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2020, 07:24:14 PM »
Probably won't have it at the CLA John. It may be leaving very soon. It's kind of sad since it has been in my shop for three or four years in different stages. Almost like saying by to an old friend.

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« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2020, 04:05:02 AM »
Probably won't have it at the CLA John. It may be leaving very soon. It's kind of sad since it has been in my shop for three or four years in different stages. Almost like saying by to an old friend.

Ratz, was hoping I could handle it. Where did you get that guard? I like the looks of that.

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« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2020, 07:10:16 AM »
Sweet,
The varied features give it a nice mystique.

Cool gun,
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Re: Finished my "Frontier" made parts rifle.
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2020, 03:01:21 PM »
I like everything about this one!

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« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2020, 04:28:15 PM »
John, the guard came from Larry Zorn at Mold and Gun shop. I cut part of the front finial off and did some minor reshaping.

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« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2020, 07:16:30 PM »
John, the guard came from Larry Zorn at Mold and Gun shop. I cut part of the front finial off and did some minor reshaping.

I like it, it has a unique look and upon closer inspection I see a wonderful scene on the sideplate. Lots of nice subtleties, great job!

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« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2020, 07:51:40 PM »
I like it too.  The rifle is understated in just about every aspect, yet carries a grace and sophistication that grabs you.  Nicely done sir.
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« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2020, 09:37:52 PM »
That is really something to drool over.  I would dearly love to own that rifle!
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