Author Topic: 36 in progress (Read 4046 times)

hortonstn · « **on:** March 12, 2021, 02:22:43 AM »

Don’t post often but this is an A weight 36 cal lancaster im in the process of building id appreciate your thoughts
Thanks
Paul

humane society honolulu

mikeyfirelock · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2021, 02:58:21 AM »

Very nice !

Ken G · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2021, 03:11:25 AM »

I know nothing about Lancasters but it looks like it is coming along nice.

Ken

smylee grouch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2021, 04:07:27 AM »

Hi Hortonstn, looks like you have done a lot already, nice start. What trigger/triggers did you use? I can't see any in the pics. It might just be my eyes as I need cataract work done but the cheek looksn a tad long in front. Might be my eyes too.

hortonstn · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2021, 05:02:17 AM »

It will have a single trigger for now the cheek rest is 3" long

oldhunter1954 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2021, 03:21:16 PM »

That is nice! Did you just buy parts or a kit or ?

alacran · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2021, 03:30:19 PM »

So far so good. What is your overall plan, carving engraving, etc.? By the way where is all the dirt? Looks like you have someone cleaning as you work.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2021, 03:57:44 PM »

Looks sharp!

hortonstn · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2021, 04:57:53 PM »

It will be carved and engraved it was a grade 4 blank from MBS

hanshi · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:39:44 AM »

Looking good so far. I do like the .36.

davec2 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2021, 04:02:44 AM »

Your rifle looks great ! And I wanted to make a comment about the caliber. I have made several rifles, pistols, and smooth bores now (not including my cannons) from 4 gage down to a .32. While I enjoy shooting all of them, ever since I built a copy of a beautiful Jim Chambers rifle with a .36 barrel I had on hand, I have really gravitated toward shooting that particular rifle. With an "A" weight .36 cal barrel, the rifle is light and slim....and just feels good in the hand. While not a caliber for hunting moose, it is fun (and economical) to shoot. Here is a link to the whole build......the second to the last page shows all the photos of the completed rifle.

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=37186.0

If you have not had a .36 cal before, I think you will like shooting it.....as Hanshi and I do...

Curtis · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2021, 07:04:24 AM »

Nice looking gun, Paul! I like 'em skinny!!!

Curtis

davec2 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2021, 03:34:06 AM »

Paul,

Any progress on your rifle ? I'm anxious to see how it comes out and what you think of the caliber.

Dave C

hortonstn · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2021, 04:19:44 AM »

Started drawing and a little carving today I'm pretty slow I think I'll like the 36

hortonstn · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2021, 04:52:07 PM »

Finally finished

hawkeye · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2021, 07:18:52 PM »

Looks really very nice

Big Bubba · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2021, 08:07:01 PM »

Very nice, love the color>

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2021, 09:18:15 PM »

Dang that turned out nice..!
Oldtravler

hanshi · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2021, 09:27:20 PM »

I'd call that rifle an undisputed beauty. And in .36, it just doesn't get any better.

Daryl · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2021, 09:57:51 PM »

You did a fine job, hortonstn.

duca · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2021, 10:20:33 PM »

Holy $#*&... I didn’t expect to see that! Stunning !!!! Great job, enjoy

Anthony

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2021, 11:29:12 PM »

Paul, it looks lovely! You really have a lot of grace and style in the work, and a very warm, friendly-looking finish on it. It actually looks as though it is thinking, "Where's those squirrels and rabbits?"

In other words, it combines beauty with usefulness. Congrats on a good job.

bnewberry · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2021, 12:23:48 AM »

Very nice! Would you be willing to provide details? Such as, which lock did you use and how did you finish the stock?

hortonstn · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2021, 02:33:21 AM »

The lock is a jim chambers Dale Johnson barrel is colerain wood from muzzleloader builder
Supply the finish is homer dangler alcohol base I used orange,golden brown,and topped it off with
Reddish brown ,two coats each then rubbed it back with maroon scotch bride followed with steel wool
Then sealed it with Truoil many coats then rubbed back with beechwood Casey's stock Scheen
I think it has pumice in it and oooo steel wool then waxed

Curtis · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2021, 06:21:14 AM »

That surely looks fine, Paul! Nice work.

Curtis

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