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Offline Richard

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York - Schroyer
« on: September 25, 2020, 03:42:03 AM »
It’s often said on this site. “You can’t stop at one” and thus, I present my #3.
A York, in George Schroyer’s style.

The gun is 58” overall. The Rice ‘A’ barrel makes for a nice light gun.  The components are a mix of Chambers, and my own fabrications.  The Schroyer patch box latch design confirms the importance to get the positions of the latch, the catch, and the dog legs in the push rod marked out correctly, before picking up the tools.

I like both aged and new looking contemporary guns. On this one I decided to try for the look of “just leaving the bench”.

I openly welcome any comments, advice, or criticism.

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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2020, 03:47:35 AM »
Remarkable work for a third rifle my friend.  Nicely done.
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Offline Karl Kunkel

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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2020, 03:50:59 AM »
Impressive
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Offline TommyG

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2020, 03:53:01 AM »
Outstanding!!!  Very well done.  Crisp & clean work.  Love the finish.  #3?  Can only imagine what number 6 will look like.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2020, 04:32:02 AM »
Lovely build.
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Offline Eric Smith

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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2020, 07:27:08 AM »
That is remarkable. Excellemt work.Congratulations.
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2020, 11:47:45 AM »
Wow ;D
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Offline 577SXS

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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2020, 12:11:17 PM »
Very nice.
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Offline Nordnecker

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« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2020, 12:29:57 PM »
Yessir, that's a fine looking piece.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2020, 03:06:25 PM »
Nice. You should see my 3rd gun....cringeworthy. :o
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Offline hortonstn

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2020, 03:55:39 PM »
Beautiful
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2020, 03:57:05 PM »
Yeah, and I bet you can’t stop at 3 either.   :D

Nice work!

Jeff
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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2020, 04:29:41 PM »
Wow, for a third build that is MIGHTY FINE!  You appear to be well accomplished and disciplined in all phases of the build process. What's next?
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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2020, 05:09:13 PM »
Incredibly nice! I've built two, and I wouldn't even show them to you after seeing that. Far more talent than I have.
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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2020, 05:37:52 PM »
Richard,
Just gotta add my 2c.... very nice in all aspects. Carving, finish on both metal and wood, very much better than my third, $#*!, better than my tenth.
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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2020, 07:09:24 PM »
3rd rifle, eh! Yowser! Nailed it.
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2020, 09:51:20 PM »
   Great job.    Al
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« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2020, 12:53:57 AM »
Very nice. Good work for third rifle.
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Offline Marcruger

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« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2020, 03:51:16 AM »
You did a great job.  Very cool carved device at the tang and entry pipe. 
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Offline mountainman

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2020, 04:27:40 AM »
Nice work man, you'll go miles on your future build!!
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« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2020, 04:41:34 AM »
Fantastic gun, you nailed the carving and engraving. It's a good thing that you didn't age this gun or it could be mistaken for an original. George Schroyer is my favorite maker and you can be proud of the work you have done!
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Offline Richard

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2020, 07:21:37 PM »
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all your feedback.
Of course, I’m already planning the next several. Its hard to narrow down when there are so many great ones to study. I want to try something with an animal carving, either a Beck or an Oerter. Also, one must do a John Bonewitz.
Richard
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Offline alacran

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #22 on: September 29, 2020, 02:43:04 PM »
Fit and finish is very good, carving is excellent. Very nice indeed
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« Reply #23 on: September 29, 2020, 08:22:19 PM »
  Richard...just amazing workmanship for your third gun...
We're you a custom metal an wood worker in your other life..?
 Just might be time to go professionally..  Stand out... I do say.!
  Oldtravler
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Offline Richard

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Re: York - Schroyer
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2020, 06:32:55 AM »
Quote from: oldtravler61 on September 29, 2020, 08:22:19 PM
  Richard...just amazing workmanship for your third gun...
We're you a custom metal an wood worker in your other life..?
 Just might be time to go professionally..  Stand out... I do say.!
  Oldtravler

Thanks Mike,
I think in my other life I was shoveling coal. :)
Building as a business would take the fun out of what I'm learning. But, I can also see building and keeping for myself will have limits. I think I would be happy where someone asks, "can you build me a (.....)".
Just charge for the cost of parts and a tip for some beer.   
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