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Offline Ed Wenger

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Germanic Hunting Rifle
« on: October 01, 2020, 02:21:08 AM »
I haven’t posted anything in some time, so I thought I’d show some photos of this piece I just completed.  It’s a Germanic Hunting Rifle, although stocked in a beautiful piece of American walnut.  My apologies for the not so great photos, they really don’t do justice to the stock.  Anyway, it has a 31” barrel, .62 caliber.  The lock is a Chambers, round faced Germanic.  The furniture is steel, cast from an original.  The side plate that came with the castings was just a tad small for this lock, so I fabricated a new one in the style of the original.  The trigger was hand made as well.  The wrist inlay was cast from a pattern I fabricated, and I cast it in fine silver.  I didn’t stain the stock, but did apply a sealer coat of Alkanet root varnish, then finished out with tung oil.  All the steel furniture and lock were cold blued, then mostly all rubbed off.  I think that’s about it..., any questions, ask away.  Thanks for lookin’!  Best,

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Offline BruceH

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2020, 02:33:56 AM »
All I can say is "Excellent".
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2020, 02:38:41 AM »
Ed,
Beautiful.  You can do no wrong! Wonderful piece.
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2020, 03:06:32 AM »
Outstanding craftsmanship.  Have you any idea of how many hours of labor you have in this Rifle? 
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Offline Joe Schell

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2020, 03:11:53 AM »
Very nice work !
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Offline P.Bigham

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2020, 03:14:17 AM »
That’s the curliest piece of American walnut I’ve seen.  Also just noticed the hinged accouterment holder inside the PB. Awesome!!!
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2020, 03:24:42 AM »
Ed, I always enjoy seeing your craftsmanship. This one is over the top. Excellent. Jerry
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2020, 03:28:43 AM »
And to think I knew ya when you were just outstanding!  Not sure there’s better carving out there. Altogether superlative.
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Offline FALout

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2020, 03:35:10 AM »
Wow, that is nice!
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2020, 03:43:58 AM »
Greetings,
Very nice work, really enjoy seeing your progress.
                  Hank
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2020, 04:03:05 AM »
Now THAT is special, Ed.  I  might even be able to see the rear sight!
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Offline Oil Derek

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2020, 04:42:35 AM »
WOW, just WOW!
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2020, 05:00:51 AM »
Thank you all, very much.

I really have no idea as to how many hours I have in this rifle.  It seems like I was getting pulled away far more than usual during this project.  Vacations, staining the house, putting in a downstairs bathroom all added to the time.

It is a very nice piece of wood.  I’ve seen a couple walnut blanks close to this one, but never any nicer.  To be honest, there was a bit of apprehension on my part, not wanting to screw anything up.  Also, all the curl made for some interesting carving and shaping.  I felt honored to be asked to build this piece.

Thanks again.

        Ed
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2020, 06:03:54 AM »
Ed, so much to admire. Your work is outstanding. Overall beautiful. I can hear it saying "TAKE ME HUNTING"
What does it weigh, please.

RG
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2020, 07:01:46 AM »
Wow Ed, you are the carving man!  Exemplary work from the architecture to the relief carving.  It will make a dandy hinting rifle!


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Offline Daryl

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2020, 07:22:45 AM »
The breech engraving, trigger guard and butt plate (entry-pipe & top jaw too) is over the top - carving plus really fine stippling combined - very nicely executed.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2020, 11:29:44 AM »
Wow. Excellent work ;D
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2020, 12:18:05 PM »
truly beautiful work.

Best regards
Rolf
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Offline alacran

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2020, 01:35:11 PM »
That is extremely nice. American black walnut really doesn't lend itself well for those intricate carvings. The carving around the entry pipe is exquisite. Bravo!!
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Offline guido

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2020, 01:48:50 PM »
Amazing Ed! Impressive to say the least. Feel fortunate to see this from inception. That was a lot of time and work that went into this gun.
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2020, 02:08:40 PM »
Ed,
Excellent work, beautiful gun. I always thought walnut stocks were beautiful and you have made this piece exquisite.
Dennis
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2020, 02:30:07 PM »
Stunning!, Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2020, 03:49:30 PM »
  Man Ed you really dressed that one up, she is almost "Bewitching". How in the world do you top it, I'm sure you will

    Tim 
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Offline scottmc

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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #23 on: October 01, 2020, 04:01:54 PM »
I'm not typically someone who likes the guns with all the embellishments but I have to acknowledge this one as a true beauty!!  It is a real piece of art and you are obviously a master of the art!  Great job!!
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Re: Germanic Hunting Rifle
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2020, 04:20:53 PM »
Outstanding work. Excellent carving and engraving.
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