Author Topic: Peter Neihart Lehigh rifle (Read 2862 times)

TommyG · « **on:** July 07, 2021, 10:53:31 PM »

Here is my contemporary Peter Neihart Lehigh rifle recently completed. I used a drawing from Eric Von Aschwege as a general guide for the architecture, then added the subtle step in the wrist. The guide for the carving, engraving & patchbox designs were from Neihart #17 on the KRA Lehigh disc. Most of the carving is incised and chip carving – I would say 80% with the rest being in relief. Neihart definitely had a unique carving and engraving style, almost sort of “folksy” for lack of a better term. However, after following the thread on Christian symbolism (in the antique gun collecting section), and reading Mark Elliott’s notes from Laurenz Kafka, I tend to believe (speculate?) that Mr. Neihart’s carving was a bit more than “best day ever with the V chisel” and does represent some sort of meaning and/or symbolism. I left the sights a bit high for a Lehigh, but they will be filed at sight in.

Barrel – 44” 50 cal. Bobby Hoyt
Lock – Larry Zornes Classic
Triggerguard – Mike Brooks Lehigh
Buttplate – Reaves #13

All other parts were shop made by me

As always, critique and comments are welcome.
Thanks for looking. TommyG

bama · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2021, 10:59:29 PM »

Dang nice rifle, I love the color and pretty much everything else about the rifle. Job very well done.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2021, 11:04:40 PM »

Very nicely done, everything flows together well. Beautiful rifle.

Tim C.

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2021, 11:18:07 PM »

No fear! I’m impressed that you’re taking on such challenges and winning. Carving, architecture, finish- look great. Love the snowman.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2021, 11:48:58 PM »

You get one of these from my shop. Fine piece of work. You put everything together correctly!

Pete G. · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2021, 11:54:13 PM »

Captured the flavour of the Lehigh very well. Congrats.

Gary Tucker · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2021, 12:03:19 AM »

Love it. It takes nerve to take on a project like that.
Looks great in all aspects.

smart dog · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2021, 12:14:03 AM »

Fantastic Tommy!!

dave

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2021, 12:23:17 AM »

Outstanding job, Tommy.

ed lundquist · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2021, 12:42:36 AM »

Beauty!

Stillwater Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2021, 01:46:34 AM »

Can't say enough about that rifle but wow. I like everything about it. You should sure be proud of it, great job.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2021, 02:40:29 AM »

Very nice work! Curious about the weight?

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2021, 04:08:11 AM »

Tommy G,

Wow, all around.

Stoner,

How many times have you hit that thumb?

RedRiverII · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2021, 05:50:06 AM »

I enjoyed viewing all the carving and I learned a lot just by looking. Thank you. Great job, sir!

elkhorne · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2021, 06:43:08 AM »

Tommy,
Great job and love your ideas and rationale in choosing the engraving and carving style. How does the Zornes Classic lock spark? Again a fantastic job you should be very satisfied and proud of.
elkhorne

Big Bubba · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2021, 06:57:34 AM »

Great looking rifle!

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2021, 03:13:32 PM »

Very high on the Niftyness scale.

tfornicola · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2021, 04:08:28 PM »

Tommy G, Nice clean work!! Craftmanship and attention to detail, I love it---Tom

Robert Hill · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2021, 04:26:53 PM »

That’s a nice one there.
-Robert

t.caster · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2021, 04:43:44 PM »

Another "THUMBS UP" from me! That's a very cool rifle from all angles!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2021, 05:32:22 PM »

In one word "EXCEPTIONAL"
Oldtravler

Percy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2021, 05:46:17 PM »

Very nice work!

Percy

Sweeney · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2021, 06:26:53 PM »

Incredible appeal. And I'm not a brass fan.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2021, 08:36:21 PM »

Awesome work! May I ask, length of pull?

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2021, 12:15:34 AM »

Very nice work, Tommy! Clean, crisp…, excellent carving, engraving, and finish work. Really nice rifle. Best,

Ed

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Author Topic: Peter Neihart Lehigh rifle (Read 2862 times)