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Offline Lucky R A

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Classic J.P.Beck
« on: February 15, 2021, 04:58:36 AM »
         I recently completed a classic J.P. Beck rifle for a client.  The client wanted one built very close to the one illustrated in Dave Hanson's book.   This is certainly a challenging rifle to build and get right.  I hope that I have done the original justice.   Beck's style of engraving is certainly different.  I believe that it could almost be compared to sketching.  There are few continuous lines in his leafy designs. each short line is set inside the lower line.   I luckily have outlines from several Beck rifles and find that his architecture seems to fit most people very well.  The hardware was cast from original Beck hardware., this also helps in getting the architecture right.  The gun is a 50 cal. and will be used for hunting on the west coast.  Hope you enjoy it. 
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2021, 05:28:19 AM »
Somebody on the West Coast is going to be happy.  Beautiful.
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2021, 03:07:52 PM »
Excellent work. I like it ;D
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2021, 04:40:22 PM »
Wonderfully executed. The engraving is just how I like to see it. Light and airy for lack of better words.
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2021, 06:52:49 PM »
Beautiful work! I particularly love the "foxtail and tulip" design just above the patchbox hinge. Very graceful, as is the entire piece!
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2021, 09:12:08 PM »
As always beautiful work! I have a few of Rons guns and I will have to say they are among my favorites.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2021, 11:20:54 PM »
Nifty
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2021, 11:44:38 PM »
Very nice looking rifle Ron.  I love the colour.
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2021, 03:47:42 AM »
Ron, that is one fine looking build.  I see what you mean about the engraving more like sketching, very well done.  What really caught my eye is how you executed the PB hinge.  Looks to my eye like the hinge was formed then formed again to give the second rib.  I really like it.
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Offline Lucky R A

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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2021, 06:30:12 AM »
      Thanks for the nice comments on the Beck rifle.  Beck had some very unique traits in his building.  Tommy, the hinges of the patchbox are unique.  there was a whole thread here on the ALR sight on how this was done.   The engraving was unique and also had little parts dug out with a round grave.  Some collectors reference these as duck heads, because if you turn the patchbox in the right way they actually look somewhat like a duck's head.  All kinds of interesting things in a Beck build..

Ron
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2021, 04:52:17 PM »
 Beautiful work.

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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2021, 11:01:41 PM »
What a fine rifle!  Magnificent work.
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2021, 04:59:02 PM »
I like it!
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2021, 02:56:16 AM »
Ron,

Great job, especially in matching Beck's style of engraving. You would have made him around.

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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2021, 03:09:19 AM »
Thanks VP,   If anyone knows Beck's work it is you.  That means a lot All the best,  Ron
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2021, 05:01:14 PM »
There is a lot to see in that piece. You met the Beck challenge, very nicely done!
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2021, 05:26:00 PM »
Nothing about that rifle I don't like. New owner should be vert happy.

Percy
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Re: Classic J.P.Beck
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2021, 04:08:42 AM »
Absolutely beautiful. You have made a real treasure. Wow :-)
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