Author Topic: Lady's Lancaster (Read 6466 times)

bama · « **on:** October 22, 2021, 02:33:49 AM »

Here is a project that I have been working on lately. It is a scaled down rifle for a lady in 32 caliber. The barrel is by Charley Burton of FCI barrels and is a very slender 38" long that he made up for me. The wood is from Harrison's Gunstocks, lock is a Chamber's Dale Johnson, butt plate and trigger guard are Reeve's castings, thimbles are 5/16" Bevin's, nose cap and triggers were made by me.

I am getting ready to start the carving on the butt stock.

FALout · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2021, 02:43:04 AM »

Already looking great, can’t wait to see this one finished.

flinchrocket · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2021, 02:59:26 AM »

Yes, it already looks great, just wait until that wild looking curl gets some nitric acid! Lovely work Jim.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2021, 03:01:01 AM »

That’s going to be another great one, Jim. Can’t wait to see it finished.
Bob

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2021, 03:07:41 AM »

Looking good Mr. Parker, as usual...!
She’s going to be a beauty. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

🙏🇺🇸🙏

Bob

J. Talbert · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:30:34 AM »

Very nice work Jim.
And I’m sure it’ll be done long before my current project.

Jeff

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2021, 12:45:39 PM »

What a great start, the sketching is wonderful. Could you see that gtrain before you started or was it a surprise, gonna be a bear to carve? Can't wait to see it with a finish on it.

Tim

smylee grouch · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:21:57 PM »

This is looking like some real eye candy, lucky lady. I would be interested in some of the specks of the stock for a lady's rifle.

577SXS · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:40:07 PM »

Beautiful unique figure in the wood. Nice work!

TommyG · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2021, 02:07:01 AM »

That's shaping up to be something real special. I love the carving detail already, even in pencil it pops!

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2021, 11:06:05 AM »

You are really great at the design phase - love it all. And you're giving me lots of ideas for the Lancaster I am building. Be a lot of new stuff for me to learn better.

smart dog · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2021, 02:33:04 PM »

Hi Jim,
Another Haines-inspired gun. You are a glutton for punishment! Beautiful design!

dave

bama · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2021, 05:42:42 PM »

Tim, I have used Harrison Gunstock wood almost exclusively over the last 25 years and I have gotten to the point were I can tell how the grain and curl will show up on a finished rifle. Most of this wood was cut by Freddy in the 70's and 80's and is hard as a brick bat. You have to use very sharp chisels or it will chip out if you catch the grain wrong but man it finishes up very nice. Great wood, not cheap but well worth the price.

bama · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2021, 05:45:03 PM »

Thanks for all of the kind words on the design. This Isaac Haines pattern is one I have wanted to try for a long time and now is the time. I am going to do my best to not make a mess of it.

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2021, 04:36:49 PM »

Any progress photos Jim? Looks like it will be a beauty. What is the length of pull?

I always enjoy your fine with sir.

God Bless, Marc

bama · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2021, 01:36:49 PM »

I finally got to start the carving on this little rifle. It’s hard to see the details because of the curl in the stock.

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2021, 02:29:42 PM »

J. Talbert · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2021, 04:05:30 PM »

Dang that’s some wild wood. Carving is looking great.

Jeff

Osprey · « **Reply #18 on:** November 02, 2021, 04:24:27 PM »

Quote from: bama on October 23, 2021, 05:42:42 PM

Tim, I have used Harrison Gunstock wood almost exclusively over the last 25 years and I have gotten to the point were I can tell how the grain and curl will show up on a finished rifle. Most of this wood was cut by Freddy in the 70's and 80's and is hard as a brick bat. You have to use very sharp chisels or it will chip out if you catch the grain wrong but man it finishes up very nice. Great wood, not cheap but well worth the price.

That's funny, because looking at the first pics and having used a piece of wood like that I was thinking my chisels out in the shop are getting dull just from me sitting in the house looking at the photos.

bama · « **Reply #19 on:** November 02, 2021, 06:46:15 PM »

I took a picture in some cross light which helps show the carving a little better along with all the areas I need to clean up.

Daryl · « **Reply #20 on:** November 02, 2021, 06:51:04 PM »

That's really nice. Wild growth rings.

Bruce Mattes · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2021, 09:21:33 PM »

Love the engraving on the star. The carving is very well done .

Daryl · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2021, 11:42:56 PM »

Huge difference on lighting.

Bob Roller · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2021, 02:20:22 AM »

While I am no fan of raise carved rifles,this one seem exceptional.I made that comment to Jud Brennan at a CLA show a few years ago about the labor involved in these carved guns and he said he can make 6 unornamented rifles in the same length of time.Be sure to show us the finished job when it's ready.
Bob Roller

J. Talbert · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2021, 03:39:26 AM »

Quote from: bama on November 02, 2021, 06:46:15 PM

I took a picture in some cross light which helps show the carving a little better along with all the areas I need to clean up.

Even better

Jeff

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