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Offline Lucky R A

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Western PA gun
« on: March 15, 2021, 02:17:59 PM »
       Thought I would post a few photos of a gun just off the bench.  This rifle borrows heavily from the work of Allison with a little Fleeger thrown in.  I really like Western PA guns and think they are a largely overlooked school of gun building.  The style became fully evolved at the end of the flintlock era.  This rifle has an A weight 45 cal. barrel, a late Ketland lock and Davis DST.  It shot extremely well when sighting it in.  I sure hope the client takes it into the field as it is a joy ot carry and shoot.
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Offline Dave Marsh

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2021, 03:57:44 PM »
Wow.  An absolutely beautiful rifle.   8)

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2021, 04:42:54 PM »
Great job. Many of these later flint rifles have a lot of appeal. Especially when carved and not loaded with inlays. Really clean and engaging.
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2021, 04:52:09 PM »
Nicely done Lucky, beautiful gun!!!!
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2021, 05:02:39 PM »
Always a fan of your work. Very well done.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2021, 06:38:27 PM »
Beautiful work.  Love that syle of rifle.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2021, 01:01:17 AM »
Great looking rifle, very interesting side plate.
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2021, 02:22:39 AM »
Don't know much about this school, but man, that's nice! 

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2021, 03:52:59 AM »
Ron,
A wonderful gun, I have always enjoyed both Allison and Fleeger's work. I really like (love) the carving on that rifle.
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2021, 04:33:20 AM »
well done
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2021, 05:09:45 AM »
Oh man.  I really like that side plate.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2021, 11:36:37 AM »
Very sharp ;D
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2021, 05:47:58 AM »
Very  nice!!
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2021, 06:00:58 AM »
Wow!

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2021, 08:15:48 PM »
Awesome job!!! Thanks for sharing

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2021, 02:32:19 AM »
I seem to lean more towards the plain southern gun's , but wow !!! That is one beautiful rifle , nice job .

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2021, 08:05:21 AM »
That's a really cool rifle and a very lucky customer. It's fascinating how you were able to load it to the gills with carvings and inlays and yet nothing appears crowded. It's just complete freedom and wide open expression through and through.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2021, 10:42:10 PM »
Fantastic work - as usual.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2021, 04:19:01 PM »
Excellent job resulting in a  very satisfied client no doubt. Beautiful piece.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2021, 01:30:11 AM »
Beautiful rifle.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2021, 01:44:17 AM »
Gorgeous!  And it would be a delight to use on a trek.
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2021, 04:53:12 AM »
That's a beautiful rifle!  Should be a dream to carry in the field hunting.

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2021, 02:14:12 AM »
Great body of work Sir...!Fantastic balance on all dimensions of adornments..!
A satisfied customer to be sure...!!!!!

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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2021, 04:05:42 AM »
Fantastic Rifle Ron. Just beautiful workmanship. I think they are underappreciated as well.
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Re: Western PA gun
« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2021, 05:35:41 AM »
SUPER rifle! :o Absolutely lovely.
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