Author Topic: Third Build Finally Done (Read 2138 times)

JLayne · « **on:** July 02, 2021, 01:43:04 PM »

Finally finished this one up just in time for July 4th. It was built from a Virginia Rifle precarve and parts set from Knob Mountain Muzzleloaders. It has a .50 caliber Rice barrel, Chambers Colonial Virginia Lock. The stain and finish is Kibler’s Iron Nitrate and Tannic Acid with Tried and True Varnish Oil on top. I am still a novice, having assembled a Kibler Colonial kit and a Chambers Early York kit prior to starting this one. Working my way up in difficulty and hope to be able to build from a blank eventually. I made lots of mistakes and got lots of good advice from people on this site along the way. Criitique is welcome.

Thank you.
Jay

P.S.
Sorry for the amateur photography.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2021, 02:33:12 PM »

Nice rifle. Keep up the good work.
Bob

Big Bubba · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2021, 03:37:51 PM »

Very nice!

Stillwater Dan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2021, 03:44:19 PM »

Looks like your on the right path. Good looking rifle, have fun shooting it. Maybe christen it on Independence Day.

Ken G · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2021, 03:46:20 PM »

Nice work. That turned out real nice. Clean inletting and wonderful finish. You have something to be very proud of.

Thanks for sharing,
Ken

Algae · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2021, 04:08:32 PM »

rVy nice, I think you're ready for "The Big Time"

Al Jenkins

Spalding · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2021, 04:12:43 PM »

Nice rifle, Jay.

Bob

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2021, 05:17:19 PM »

Very good job ...!👍

Bob

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2021, 05:48:03 PM »

What I can see looks good. I would have slimmed down the comb some more.

MuskratMike · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2021, 07:07:41 PM »

What's not to like. Great piece and thanks for sharing it with us.

Not English · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2021, 07:52:58 PM »

Jay, Looks to me like the next one ought to be from a slab. There's nothing to be intimidated about when starting from a slab. It's actually easier in my opinion, much more freedom to do what you want.

RJD-VT · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2021, 09:22:45 PM »

Looks good. I like the pin escutcheons. And you did a good job with the stain and finish.

Brian Sweeney · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2021, 10:28:27 PM »

Looks great. I agree,the pin escutcheons are a nice touch. Brian

Robert Hill · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2021, 04:09:20 AM »

Looks good to me. Nice work.
-Robert

RedRiverII · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2021, 04:16:00 AM »

Great completion of an idea I think. Good job.

steven baker · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2021, 12:44:41 PM »

Hot dog on that single trigger! Really nice project , take care Steven.

RedRiverII · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2021, 04:12:29 PM »

Nice job buddy. I like the shop as well, lots of room to work safely. I didn't see the bandsaw anywhere, only kidding, well 1/2 kidding, no seriously. Best of luck on your next venture. Among the best advice I received from the folks on this wonderful site is " begin the slab and get your mistakes over with." I think Craig offered that good advice.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2021, 12:31:25 AM »

Nice rifle. Keep up the good work.
Bob

Frozen Run · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM »

What do you use the forceps for?

Robert Hill · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2021, 04:30:34 PM »

Looks good to me. Good work.
-Robert

JLayne · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2021, 07:47:15 PM »

Quote from: Frozen Run on July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM

What do you use the forceps for?

I used the forceps to hold onto screws and bolts while I fire blued the heads using a small propane torch.

JLayne · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2021, 07:53:35 PM »

Thank you to everyone for your comments and complements. I do want to try a build from a blank at some point, but I would like to watch someone shape a buttstock from a blank first. I tend to learn these things by watching either in person or via video better than by looking at still pictures in a book. Does anyone know of any good videos for sale showing the shaping of a buttstock from a blank?

Thanks,
Jay

Frozen Run · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2021, 08:00:33 PM »

Quote from: JLayne on July 08, 2021, 07:47:15 PM

Quote from: Frozen Run on July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM
What do you use the forceps for?

I used the forceps to hold onto screws and bolts while I fire blued the heads using a small propane torch.

Thank you.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2021, 12:20:13 AM »

Very nice looking rifle, Jay. Pioneer Video has one of Mark Silver shaping a stock from a blank that I believe you’d find very helpful. Best,

Ed

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