Author Topic: GONG BANGER (Read 4167 times)

Stoner creek · « **on:** February 05, 2021, 10:39:40 PM »

This project is the result of a barrel/stock combo that I bought from the Harrisons at the Fall Frolic in Sharonville last year. I saw the wood and couldn’t wait to make something with it. It’s got a 62 cal tapered and rifled barrel from Richard Smith. I used a Davis Colonial lock. I wanted a big lock for this project and that particular lock seemed to fit the bill. Iron mounts. I went with iron for no particular reason other than the parts were laying in the drawer and needed to be used. I debated carving this one but felt that there would be an unnecessary tug of war between my carving and this obviously beautiful piece of wood. The rifle is light. I’m guessing 8 1/2 lbs.
I must take my hat off to Randall Cantrall and Gary Tucker for their contributions here.
I’ll have this gun at the show at lake Cumberland this weekend and will have it available for adoption.
Enjoy!

rich pierce · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:56:45 PM »

Cool gun. Mighty lot of knuckles on that patchbox! I like the box a lot.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2021, 12:29:12 AM »

I like it Wayne. Fine work

snapper · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2021, 12:46:03 AM »

Dang, you have been hanging out with Brooks too much. I would have to polish up the metal if it were mine.

Great piece of wood.

You know it could be the Creedmoor Cabin rifle. We dont have a gun hanging over the entry way like a proper cabin should.

I would consider adding the Stoner Creek addition.

Fleener

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2021, 12:58:07 AM »

Dang Stoner, that there is one pretty rifle... Just because that's one beautiful stock. I would have polished the metal.
Nice work indeed... Oldtravler

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2021, 01:33:06 AM »

Nifty! Polishing metal is highly over rated.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2021, 02:12:56 AM »

Looks great Wayne I wouldn't change a thing!

Bob McBride · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2021, 02:31:39 AM »

A peach Wayne. That big lock and trigger guard go together like peas and carrots....

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2021, 03:14:12 AM »

That's one good looking rifle, Wayne. You fellows did a great job.
Bob

FALout · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2021, 04:03:53 AM »

Fabulous piece of wood

B.Barker · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2021, 05:21:24 AM »

Nice one Wayne. Since you retired you've been a gun making machine.

WH1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2021, 07:03:11 AM »

Beeeyutiful work Wayne, nicely done.

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2021, 04:05:04 PM »

Beautiful. What is the LOP and the barrel length?

Stoner creek · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2021, 05:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Keith Zimmerman on February 06, 2021, 04:05:04 PM

Beautiful. What is the LOP and the barrel length?

13 1/2” tp, 42” barrel

t.caster · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:21:53 PM »

She's a beauty! I agree, that gorgeous stick didn't need any carving! I'll bet you won't have it long.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2021, 10:07:14 PM »

Quote from: B.Barker on February 06, 2021, 05:21:24 AM

Nice one Wayne. Since you retired you've been a gun making machine.

Brian, I work like a fool on these this until I can’t stand to see another one, then it’s time to put the garden out again.
Lather-rinse-repeat.
I just hope that I have the desire and health to do this as long as several of our more seasoned members do.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2021, 11:14:12 PM »

How did I miss this yesterday, what a Rifle, that PB looks just right like it sits, "Bling" is not all that it's cranked up to be.

Tim

Hawken62_flint · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2021, 12:31:08 AM »

Awesome rifle Wayne. Beautiful wood.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2021, 05:03:42 AM »

Nice work, Wayne..., and a really impressive piece of wood!

Ed

Panzerschwein · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2021, 08:28:02 AM »

A .62 should smack a gong from a long ways off, and no chance of not getting the points from not being able to hear the “PING!”

I quite enjoy the patch box and patina’d iron mountings about the piece. Fantastic!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2021, 03:55:19 AM »

Wayne I keep going back an looking at her. She is perfect the way she is. Someone's going to be one happy muzzleloader.
Oldtravler

Stoner creek · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2021, 04:10:04 AM »

Thanks Mike!
I got it out again today. The lock and triggers are butter smooth. It’s going to be a shooter.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2021, 05:25:01 AM »

Wayne,
You’ve been a busy guy.
Nice job, that’s a good looker.

Jeff

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2021, 03:00:14 PM »

Wow, I like it a lot Wayne. What a piece of wood! I miss my .62 rifle. It was a deer slayer. I liked it for splitting the ball on axe edge to break two pigeons shot. You did great job on that one.

martin9 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2021, 06:19:34 PM »

That's a fine rifle. I'd like it even without the curl. Glad to see someone use that lock. I've been debating using that instead of an early ketland on a build and am definitely going with the Davis now.

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Author Topic: GONG BANGER (Read 4167 times)