Author Topic: Thoughts on the Chambers Mark Silver Rifle (Read 5218 times)

Woodsrunner79 · « **on:** February 13, 2021, 04:42:52 AM »

Like the title says. I'm looking for insight from those who've either built or owned or both, the Jim Chambers Mark Silver Virginia rifle. I've done a pretty good job talking myself into wanting one and know that his kits are top notch. I've owned a York built from one of his kits and enjoyed it. For those who chime in, I'd be interested to know the following: Has it a more favorable feel in .58 or .62? Does anyone know if it's possible to get it with a barrel longer than 42"

Cheers, Jordan

EC121 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2021, 04:50:17 AM »

I have one in .54. It is a little heavy. I like the big bores. I would get a .62 and use a heavily patched .595 ball, but either one would work.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2021, 05:26:23 AM »

I had a 58 and thought it handled well, balenced well and the lock was a great sparked and a lot faster than some would think for a larger lock. Great hunting rifle but 42 inch is the only barrel length IIRC

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2021, 05:57:39 AM »

Smylee grouch- did you let it go? And if it's not too impertinent a question, was there a reason why?

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2021, 06:03:39 AM »

EC121- I didn't know they could be had in .54cal. I already shoot a .54 GPR, so that wouldn't be much more "stuff". Care to post pictures? All inspiration is welcome.

smart dog · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2021, 03:49:07 PM »

Hi,
PM Taylor Sapergia. He did a very nice version some years ago and shoots it all the time.

dave

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2021, 04:09:48 PM »

Smart Dog- will do. I did a forum search and saw he had one, but most of the pictures were lost to the post.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2021, 04:57:11 PM »

Hi Woods runner, I let it go because I was offered a good price And it enabled or funded another build. I have put together five different Chambers kits and that Virginia was one of my favorite.

EC121 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2021, 05:37:15 PM »

Here are the pictures of my .54. It was built by Robert Ray. You might see a ding or two in the pics. It was my hog rifle for a while.

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2021, 06:15:37 PM »

EC121- Rifles are ment to be used. Otherwise, they're just like my grandmother's fine china. Pretty to look at, but not to eat from.

That's a beautiful gun BTW.

rich pierce · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2021, 07:00:51 PM »

Agree, that’s a beauty.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2021, 09:08:39 PM »

Woodsrunner: I replied to your PM. For the rest of you, I love my Chamber's Mark Silver Virginia rifle, so much so that Ive just ordered another barrel for it. I bought my rifle in .50 cal on special order...same barrel dimensions, just more steel. I'm starting to find the ten pound rifle a little tiring at 72 years old, so I've ordered a new .60 cal barrel for the old girl. Looking forward to it.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2021, 09:54:23 PM »

I have one in .58.
Got it as a kit.
Wouldn't trade it for any other rifle. Lock is brilliant fast.
Put a wooden patch box lid on mine, this being an early rifle.
I wouldn't want a longer barrel than 42" as it's a handy length, and easy to carry.
Had it since sometime in the 90's I think.
Brought lots of meat home with it.

EC121 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2021, 11:35:41 PM »

Boy! A .60 or .62 would make a lightweight carrying rifle.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2021, 11:41:58 PM »

I call mine "Voluptuous Virginia", and like Pukka Bundook, favour this rifle over all my others when I want a reliable, fast, accurate and dependable rifle. I shoot it better than any other rifle, including my .62 cal Hawken percussion.

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2021, 12:01:48 AM »

Pukka- I'd love to see pictures of it, as I'm leaning towards the wooden patchbox way myself.

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2021, 12:03:03 AM »

Taylor- I read your message and it's pretty well sealed the deal for me. This is what I seek. Thank you.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2021, 12:27:48 AM »

You will not regret it. And you are most welcome.

Herb · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2021, 03:00:53 AM »

Here is one I built in 2008.

Woodsrunner79 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2021, 03:55:35 AM »

Herb- nice goup. I see most of these being built with metal patchboxes. Is it more correct for the period. In truth, I have no love for metal patchboxes. I like wooden ones or none at all.

B.Habermehl · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2021, 03:58:30 AM »

I built one for a customer some years ago. If I’m not mistaken it was in 62 cal. It had the sliding wood box option. I’m glad I didn’t get to shoot it, I’m sure I’d have wound up getting myself a kit rather than my milling machine. BJH

Herb · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2021, 05:51:58 AM »

Woodsrunner- I don't know about the patch box. I think this came with the parts. Others here can advise you if a wooden patch box lid is proper.

flatsguide · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2021, 04:41:12 PM »

That is a fine looking rifle with very refined lines, carving and engraving. May I ask how much was the asking price.
Thank you, Richard

bv · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2021, 07:14:44 PM »

I have one in .58 I built myself. I've never handled a .62, but I can't imagine anything handling much better than this rifle.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2021, 07:30:16 PM »

I'd say a rifle of this style, lock, and location would be very likely to have had a wooden sliding lid.
Not saying they don't look well with a metal lid, but being early these rifles are Fine with wood.
Maybe run it by Jim, but think in his catalogue, the rifle has wood.

Woodsrunner,
I do not have any photos of the wood lid but will take some and post here or PM them to you.

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Author Topic: Thoughts on the Chambers Mark Silver Rifle (Read 5218 times)

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