Author Topic: Don Getz inspired barn gun Finished (Read 4552 times)

Cory Joe Stewart · « **on:** April 09, 2021, 03:54:08 PM »

Hello everyone. Getting to the later stages of my current project. It is a left handed barn gun inspired by Don Getz's barn gun featured on the Contemporary Makers Blog. .45 caliber Getz barrel.

Cory Joe Stewart

rich pierce · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2021, 03:59:21 PM »

Looking good! I miss seeing Don at Dixon’s gunmakers fair.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2021, 06:08:02 PM »

I never had the opportunity to meet him.

Cory Joe Stewart

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2021, 07:09:30 PM »

Quote from: rich pierce on April 09, 2021, 03:59:21 PM

Looking good! I miss seeing Don at Dixon’s gunmakers fair.

Yes and he always enjoyed the ALR "show and tell" meetings we had at the bottom of the stairs going to the fast food bars at the CLA show. Don was always bringing something interesting. I especially enjoyed seeing the "sporran" one of his Scottish ancestors wore. Also the shot bag with the Fox Head flap that also was in his family.
Dennis

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2021, 07:50:55 PM »

Don getting friendly with Susan. Or maybe the other way around? Great guy.

Jerry · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2021, 08:05:05 PM »

Don always had time to talk builds with me. Don was finishing up a barn gun for me when he passed. Unfortunately I never received it. Couldn’t get any responses when trying to contact about it. It was in the finishing stages complete with the length of pull I wanted. Jerry Rice

Daryl · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2021, 09:16:51 PM »

Missing Don. A very nice fellow.
Nice build, Cory Joe.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2021, 09:39:15 PM »

Thanks Daryl.

Cory Joe

Daryl · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2021, 11:38:43 PM »

If I might make a suggestion on the front portion of the box lid?
I would feather, that is shape it down a bit, closer to the box lid on the Edward Marshal rifle Smart Dog is building.
Not much different, but enough to remove the slightly 'bold' appearance. Maybe it's just me.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:04:09 AM »

Quote from: Daryl on April 09, 2021, 11:38:43 PM

If I might make a suggestion on the front portion of the box lid?
I would feather, that is shape it down a bit, closer to the box lid on the Edward Marshal rifle Smart Dog is building.
Not much different, but enough to remove the slightly 'bold' appearance. Maybe it's just me.

I see what you are saying. Thanks.

Cory Joe

Daryl · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:23:23 AM »

That's going to be a GREAT looking gun, Cory Joe.

yip · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:23:51 PM »

Cody Joe; looking forward to see your rifle as it comes along, it looks great, keep us in touch!

Tommy Bruce · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2021, 07:24:43 PM »

Looking good Corey!!

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2021, 02:52:01 AM »

Buttplate carving

Cory Joe

rich pierce · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2021, 02:54:36 AM »

Really cool Corey Joe.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2021, 03:03:10 AM »

Quote from: rich pierce on April 14, 2021, 02:54:36 AM

Really cool Corey Joe.

Thanks Rich.

Cory Joe

Tommy Bruce · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2021, 03:06:48 PM »

Lookin Good Corey!! I always loved Don's barn guns. Simple, yet very elegant. I think he would be extremely proud and appreciative that you are honoring him with your build.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2021, 09:52:33 AM »

That’s looking good, Cory Joe.
Bob

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2021, 03:21:11 AM »

Thanks Tommy, Thanks Bob

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2021, 03:22:26 AM »

Steve_Rose · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2021, 04:22:30 AM »

Quote from: Cory Joe Stewart on April 14, 2021, 02:52:01 AM

Buttplate carving

Cory Joe

I really like that "implied buttplate" carving, makes a nice feature.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2021, 03:43:33 PM »

Ok, good, now I know what to call it. an "implied buttplate."

Thanks.

Cory Joe Stewart

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2021, 11:51:28 PM »

Corey Joe, it looks really nice! And you can go to good hobby shops, and get some brass paint for models, paint that beautiful carving job, and it will REALLY look "implied"! LOL.

Don't change a thing - you have a beautiful rifle there. And I know you made it left-handed so none of us will try to borrow it for a weekend.

Tony N · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2021, 05:47:38 PM »

Very nice! Going to be great looking rifle

Frank Barker · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2021, 09:23:47 AM »

Cory, I do like that implied butt plate look. It kinda sets it off and gives a plain old Poor Boy a little class.
Kind Regards
Frank Barker

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