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Offline Stoner creek

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Gunmaker Mike Cox
« on: May 03, 2021, 03:40:21 AM »
 I just picked up a rifle made by Mike Cox. I’ve seen his work in the past and everything that I have seen from his hand is beautiful. Does anyone out there know Mike or if he’s still making rifles? The last that I heard is that he lived in West Virginia.
Thanks!
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2021, 04:41:08 AM »
I used to keep in touch with Mike. He was from West Virginia. I have traded different steels used for engraving with Mike. Would really like to see pictures of his rifle you have. I have never owned one of his pieces, but always wanted one. His carving and engraving is exceptional. I haven’t heard the name Mike Cox for years. Thanks, Jerry
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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2021, 12:09:11 PM »
Quote from: Jerry on May 03, 2021, 04:41:08 AM
I used to keep in touch with Mike. He was from West Virginia. I have traded different steels used for engraving with Mike. Would really like to see pictures of his rifle you have. I have never owned one of his pieces, but always wanted one. His carving and engraving is exceptional. I haven’t heard the name Mike Cox for years. Thanks, Jerry
I’ll try to post some pictures of the rifle later today.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2021, 09:02:52 PM »
Wayne showed me this fine rifle Saturday and I  had a chance to handle it. Outstanding piece of work for sure.
Bob
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2021, 09:45:25 PM »
Dave Milem of Southpoint OH was a friend of his, and owned one or more of his rifles.  Last I heard Mike Cox was still around, but I don’t know if he’s still building.
He made some really nice guns of his own style.
Look forward to seeing your new one.

Jeff
« Last Edit: May 04, 2021, 11:06:26 PM by J. Talbert »
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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2021, 01:14:04 AM »
Alright y’all here you go. This piece is mounted entirely in Sterling Silver. I was never a big fan of silver mounted guns, but no more! A rifle like this is hard to photograph because there are so many fine details. My eye tells me that this is like a fine piece of jewelry. Enjoy.
























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Offline Daryl

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2021, 01:34:22 AM »
Tks for the great pictures, Wayne. Nice indeed.
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2021, 02:52:20 AM »
WOW!
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2021, 03:06:34 AM »
Beautiful!  After seeing those pictures, I hope Mr. Cox is still building guns!
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2021, 03:09:42 AM »
Nice pick up there Mr Stoner!!!!!

Mitch
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2021, 03:18:38 AM »
That rifle is a keeper for sure. A work of art. Nice find!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2021, 03:34:00 AM »
Agreed, that is a real traffic stopper! Top shelf in all aspects.
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Offline northup87

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« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2021, 03:36:18 AM »
Wow! That is exceptional work. I really like the screw placement and timing for the eye. So many great little details.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2021, 05:56:43 AM »
Holy Cow,
That’s right up there with one or two others of his that I’ve seen that were really off the charts.
I’m looking forward to seeing that one in the flesh.
Jeff
« Last Edit: May 08, 2021, 11:26:00 PM by J. Talbert »
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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2021, 07:12:49 AM »
Absolutely stunning!
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Offline Bull Shannon

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2021, 11:02:44 AM »
Outstanding craftsmanship!
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2021, 01:07:09 PM »
Every once in awhile you see a flintlock that really turns your crank.....WOW..!!
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2021, 02:53:53 PM »
W.O.W.!  What a Stunner!

Greg
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« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2021, 03:10:35 PM »
Absolutely gorgeous rifle.  Right up there with the best of the best.  Hard to believe that work of that caliber stayed almost below the radar in the last few years.   His guns pictured in Contemporary makers have always been among my favorites.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2021, 03:14:26 PM »
Exceptional niftiness.
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2021, 03:23:36 PM »
Hey...that looks surprisingly like an absolutely gorgeous rifle I got to caress at the Knoxville show. 8)
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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2021, 03:29:49 PM »
 WOW! The detail...I can't even think like that.

   Tim
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Offline Ken G

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2021, 03:35:26 PM »
I'm not a huge fan of silver trim either but it all comes together on this gun.  Just good execution.  Thanks for sharing the pictures. 

Ken
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Offline Don Steele

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2021, 03:42:09 PM »
Thanks for sharing that Wayne. I’m with Brooks on this one. I suspect Mr. Cox was “ Goin’ for Nifty” and he darn sure made it..!
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Gunmaker Mike Cox
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2021, 05:42:59 PM »
Mike's ideas in SMR's is a presentation rifle.Log Cabin had one for sale a while back
and it was over $5000.Dave Milem was here recently to pick up some triggers and he said that
Mike was going to make him another rifle.
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