Author Topic: New Personal Rifle (Read 3572 times)

Mark Elliott · « **on:** September 14, 2021, 11:18:16 PM »

I just finished a new personal rifle. It is based on the early Augusta/Rockbridge in JHAT II. I advanced the age a bit imagining my rifle at 1785. I think the pictures speak for themselves. I will put higher resolution photos on my website and on Facebook. This is the first rifle I have finished in two years. I lost interest for a while, but I am working on some personal projects again. The next rifle is iron mounted and loosely based on the work of John Davidson; at least decoratively. There will be similarities to this rifle in the forearm mouldings just as there was between Davidson and the early rifle in JHAT.

Big Bubba · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2021, 11:22:35 PM »

Very nice!

B.Habermehl · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2021, 11:48:29 PM »

Wow way past impressive! BJH

smylee grouch · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2021, 11:53:15 PM »

I agree, very nice. I like Davidson rifles and yours too.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2021, 12:16:12 AM »

Beautiful work Mark. That'un 'll deserve an honoured place in your stable.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2021, 12:20:17 AM »

Sweet work Mark.

James Rogers · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2021, 12:25:02 AM »

Very nice work Mark!

Kmcmichael · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2021, 12:28:50 AM »

Nice.

flinchrocket · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2021, 01:20:27 AM »

Very sharp, what are some of the particulars?

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2021, 01:26:12 AM »

What particulars did you have in mind?

flinchrocket · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2021, 01:32:23 AM »

Barrel length, cal. Thanks

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2021, 01:45:30 AM »

The barrel is a Rice Dickert profile (44") C-54. A White Lightning liner is installed. The lock is a Chambers Early Ketland. The triggers are Davis. The butt piece and trigger guard are Reeves Goehring castings. I made everything else from sheet. The stock is a very fancy stump cut, quartersawn piece of sugar maple from Freddie Harrison. It cost a small fortune many years ago, I hate to think what it would cost today. Let me know if you have any other questions. You can find high resolution photos here: http://www.markelliottva.com/wordpress/2021/09/gun-19-augusta-rockbridge-virginia-rifle/ if you want to see all the imperfections; at least the ones I couldn't hide

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2021, 01:51:39 AM »

By the way, I know the dogwood flower and leaves are not traditional, but it is my gun and I like dogwoods.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:11:35 AM »

Traditional or not you made it work great job Mark!

smart dog · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:23:20 AM »

Hi Mark,
That is a terrific gun and what a nice and different gun for a change. I am glad you are building rifles again!

dave

RossN · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:27:26 AM »

That is lovely piece of work - well done.

TommyG · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:35:17 AM »

Mark, I like Dogwoods too! Beautiful work. Great to see your work once again. TommyG

flinchrocket · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:39:53 AM »

Quote from: Mark Elliott on September 15, 2021, 01:51:39 AM

By the way, I know the dogwood flower and leaves are not traditional, but it is my gun and I like dogwoods.

The bass are spawning when the dogwood trees are blooming.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2021, 04:54:57 AM »

That looks downright delicious!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2021, 05:01:38 AM »

Beautiful rifle, Mark.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #20 on:** September 15, 2021, 05:26:13 AM »

Nice work Mark.
Great gun!
Jeff

Daryl · « **Reply #21 on:** September 15, 2021, 06:04:23 AM »

A really nice rifle, Mark. It looks like it wants to shoot well.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2021, 02:18:48 PM »

Beautifully done Mark, I'm glad to see you back to building, look forward to the next.

Tim

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2021, 03:04:57 PM »

Thanks for all the positive comments.

alacran · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2021, 03:28:14 PM »

Besutifull gun, gorgeous wood, impeccable craftsmanship, when are you taking it on a hunt?

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Author Topic: New Personal Rifle (Read 3572 times)