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[Tilefish]

Would love to see one in 16 gauge. That would be a fine turkey gun.

[Panzerschwein]

Jim will you ever consider making one of your rifles with shorter barrels? I would love one of your guns but they are so long it is next to impossible to transport them. and I just don't like them so long, not handy at all,,,,,,,,,,,

Yeah, we'll be offering something shorter in time.  Probably a Hawken or plains style rifle.  Thanks so much for the interest.

Jim

I would buy a Hawken or other plains rifle from you in a heartbeat. In fact, maybe something like a Dimick or Henry plains gun would be totally cool since the Hawkens are frankly overshadowing those guns and have for years. As if you don’t have enough people suggesting idea LOL.

When I learned from your video you plan on making a trade gun for your first smoothbore I’ll have to admit, I nearly made an accident. SO excited for that and am glad you decided on a trade gun. I WILL own one once they’re ready.

[Fly Navy]

Another vote for a Hawken or Plains rifle.

[Dennis Glazener]

Hi Jim:

Is there a risk of overheating 4140 during lug soldering and reducing the strength locally  by an unskilled workman? I should think that this depends on what heat treatment it has received.  I worked in the pressure vessel industry for many years as a mechanical engineer and used 4140 (ASME 193-B7) bolting for service to 600 deg F. This has a room temperature yield of 100 ksi with good ductility which has been optimized by heat treatment. Not sure how sensitive it may be to any overheating. Comments appreciated. Thanks

I think Jim meant the he would solder the lugs on properly prior to shipping.
Dennis

[Jim Kibler]

Hi Jim:

Is there a risk of overheating 4140 during lug soldering and reducing the strength locally  by an unskilled workman? I should think that this depends on what heat treatment it has received.  I worked in the pressure vessel industry for many years as a mechanical engineer and used 4140 (ASME 193-B7) bolting for service to 600 deg F. This has a room temperature yield of 100 ksi with good ductility which has been optimized by heat treatment. Not sure how sensitive it may be to any overheating. Comments appreciated. Thanks

I think Jim meant the he would solder the lugs on properly prior to shipping.
Dennis

Yeah.  Thanks Dennis.  The soldering temperature would be below the tempering temperature of the barrel steel, so this wouldn't affect strength.

Jim

[canadianml1]

Thank you Jim.

[jrb]

that must be the most graceful trade gun i've seen yet, i'd be very interested in a kit, but , might you also be selling a chrome moly barrel and similar style lock sold separately? i'm scrounging my money starting now!