Author Topic: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains (Read 3326 times)

canadianml1 · « **on:** February 19, 2021, 08:49:18 PM »

Finally received my copy of Randal Pierse's book, very nice!! True Covid relief! Inspired again to get started on a Soddy Daisy!! Yes my enthusiasm has waned because of the isolation.

Best wishes and hope all you folks are safe.

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2021, 09:03:18 PM »

.. this and the old Walter M. Cline book are the best available on TENNESSEE rifles at this time,... However,... Randal hopes to have his full color, hard cover book with over 200 TENNESSEE rifles published by Spring,... Hang in there,.... regards,... CCF

Ken G · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2021, 09:40:23 PM »

This is a good thread so far. 1 post about someone starting a Soddy styled rifle and a new book coming out. You guys made my day.

Ken

mountainman70 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:43:11 AM »

Mine too, Ken. I have on loan the J Nobel books on southern rifles, my Paperback Smoky Mtn rifles is like me, coming apart at the seam. Is ok, easier to lay out pics.
I have 5 Tenn style longrifles under way,been working on a 3/4 5o cal flinter today. If I didnt have this going on in shop, I might go sane.

Have a goodun, Dave F

Ken G · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:55:28 AM »

My Nobles books are just a bunch of loose paper piles now. I should have ordered 2 of Rich's books because it will be the same way.

I'm starting a Soddy tomorrow. I hope Canadianml1 will keep me motivated. There seems to be some Soddy lovers on the board now.

Cheers,
Ken

RMann · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:08:20 AM »

Yes, Randal's book has been helpful to me too, informing my eyes and hands in my current build. He shipped mine promptly, nicely signed, 136/150. It is so helpful to see a variety of S. Mt. rifles, their similarities and differences too, that has given me inspiration and confidence to build my first rifle from a blank. With this good book, and all you journeymen, I can delight in being an apprentice who is learning a lot, and really enjoying this challenging pursuit.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:14:22 AM »

Interesting how the current interest / projects flow here. I have a local friend that recently got a 1970s vintage Soddy made by a fellow in Zanesville ,Ohio.I havent seen it yet cause of our funky weather,covid, distance to his house. These old fellows are as unique as the smiths that built em, and the Mountaineers that used and enjoyed them. Dave

I also have on loan Tennessee Rifles by Robin Hale 1970 . A very good read. I am going to copy it for my records.

duca · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:16:09 AM »

Good to Hear! I enjoyed Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains. Nice to hear of a new book coming out.

Anthony

mountainman70 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:17:03 AM »

Welcome, R Mann way to learn is get in up to your ears. Great bunch of hivernans and pilgrims here. Best regards, Dave F

Shopdog · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:29:09 AM »

I too recently got a copy from Randal - great resource from a wonderful gentleman. For students of southern mountain rifles it is a must have book! Looking forward to his opus on the subject.

Ken G · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:29:56 AM »

Mountainman,
https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1971-B23-Tennessee-Rifles.pdf
Try this link. It will take you to a copy of Robin's papers. Of course it is 50 years old but still great information!

Quote from: mountainman70 on February 20, 2021, 05:14:22 AM

I also have on loan Tennessee Rifles by Robin Hale 1970 . A very good read. I am going to copy it for my records.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:49:19 AM »

Thanks Ken. This is the paper I have in hand. A nice beginning look into the early days of these rifles renewed interest. My mentor is 11 years older than me, and was involved in these guns ,and Hawkens back then, and still is.

tomjanemc · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:52:57 AM »

I can’t wait to see the hard bound book on Tennessee rifles by Randal Pierce coming this year. I’m not sure if the proofing of the book is completed yet.
His book on Kentucky Rifles of the Smoky Mountains is the best $25.00 I ever spent !

G_T · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:02:42 AM »

Hmmm, new book. My precious!!! Thanks for the info!

Gerald

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:11:32 AM »

Well since we're talking Soddys.
The barrel is in an ramrod hole done. Two to three hundred pounds of wood to take off yet. But it coming along.
Oldtravler

rsherman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:52:06 PM »

I got the Pierce book in January, was a Christmas gift from
My mother. 149/150. @!*%! I love that book. Having a hard time staying focused on jobs i need to finish. Am dying to
Start on a new mountain rifle for myself, only trouble is which style i wanna do, heh heh. Luckily i have barrels and stocks for several!
I ran across my cline and noble books yesterday, they are like sweet old friends... Will be spending time with the cline
Book soon, as i will be getting warmed up for a trip to the Three Forks of The Wolf for theYork shoot in March.

scottmc · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:16:45 PM »

I thought I had every book ever printed on southern rifles but now I'm hearing of this book from Cline. What is its title and can someone post a picture of the cover?

I'm also happy to hear Dana's announcement of a new Pierce book. His first one is great so can only imagine what the next will be.

Ken G · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:31:38 PM »

I hope someone will post when Mr. Pierce starts taking pre-orders for the new book.

Cheers,
Ken

rsherman · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:44:41 PM »

Quote from: scottmc on February 20, 2021, 04:16:45 PM

I thought I had every book ever printed on southern rifles but now I'm hearing of this book from Cline. What is its title and can someone post a picture of the cover?
Not so much a book on specifically southern rifles.
But lots of first hand lore from hunting and shooting in the south. Good old timey fotos and stories

I'm also happy to hear Dana's announcement of a new Pierce book. His first one is great so can only imagine what the next will be.

rsherman · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:48:07 PM »

Sorry, I'm screwing up somehow getting my text mixed up with quotes im trying to respond to. Dang

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:20:24 PM »

Quote from: Ken G on February 20, 2021, 04:55:28 AM

My Nobles books are just a bunch of loose paper piles now. I should have ordered 2 of Rich's books because it will be the same way.

I'm starting a Soddy tomorrow. I hope Canadianml1 will keep me motivated. There seems to be some Soddy lovers on the board now.

Cheers,
Ken

Ken, that's the reason I started buying Two, one for the shop and one for the shelf. Besides, the way these things go somewhere down the line you will be able to sell one to pay for Two...maybe I should start buying Three

Tim

Ken G · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:39:22 PM »

Good advice Tim. Wish I had done that with Nobles books. Based on rsherman's book number I should have done that with Randal's book.

Ken

scottmc · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:10:03 PM »

Ok. Now I see the Cline book. I have that one but really never associated it with southern rifles. Might have to look at it again. It's been a few years since I opened it.
Thanks!

G_T · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2021, 10:08:23 PM »

Last I knew, you could still get the Noble books direct.

Gerald

VP · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2021, 03:09:31 AM »

Gentlemen,

Randal Pierce and Kenneth Orr are working on a second book about SMR rifles with the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. The publishing date is undetermined at this time but hopefully this year. The book will be announced on the Foundation's website and Facebook page plus it will be posted on this site also. We are glad to see interest building for the book. I am sure it will be a great book with lots of newly photographed rifles and documentation.

VP

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Author Topic: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains (Read 3326 times)