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Offline David Price

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This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« on: March 19, 2022, 02:22:51 AM »
Just past my 84th birthday so I thought I would slow down and build something very contemporary and enjoy the build.  It kind of took on a life of it's own.  Once  I got  started on it  the ideas just kept coming into my head. The locks and frizzens and front sights are made from Damascus steel.  The patch box door, inlays, and toe plate are made from black cow horn. You will either like it or hate it.  My son really liked it so I put the Masonic inlay in the patch box,  and gave it to him.  O yes, I did enjoy the build.

The gun isn't quite finished yet.  I must replace the stainless steel screws in the barrel inlays with steel and brown them and rub the whole thing down with pumice after it sets for another week. 

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Offline PAFlinter

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2022, 02:26:34 AM »
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2022, 02:32:22 AM »
this is a beautiful work of art. Well done.
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Offline David Price

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2022, 02:38:18 AM »
O yes.   I forgot to mention the barrels.  One is 32 inches long 54 cal. one riffled one smooth.  One is 30 inches long 54 cal. both riffled.  The third is 28 inches long 54 cal.  both smooth.  That should cover it all.
David Price
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Offline john bohan

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2022, 02:41:06 AM »
Miles 42 took the words out of my mouth. Beautiful. I just watched your video for the second time.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2022, 02:46:12 AM »
In a word " Stunning "! :)
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Offline Daryl

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2022, 02:56:02 AM »
Yes indeed, SG - stunning!
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2022, 03:03:30 AM »
Wonderful!
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2022, 03:06:04 AM »
I am an awe looking at your workmanship and artistry.
I understand that in Japan, they honor people who achieve greatness as a National Treasure.
I think this honor should be bestowed upon you by our own country.
You sir are a National Treasure.
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Offline Ken G

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2022, 03:14:42 AM »
Outstanding work of an artist.  Just beautiful! 

Ken
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Offline Scott Bumpus

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2022, 03:16:56 AM »
Very nice. Always seeing your work.
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Offline Long Ears

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2022, 03:33:25 AM »
Incredible!!!! Bob
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2022, 04:01:33 AM »
Wow!! X 10
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Offline Tilefish

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2022, 04:54:59 AM »
WOW. Amazing craftmanship. A true work of art!
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2022, 06:00:25 AM »
That sure is a nice gun, but what's this nonsense of slowing down?
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Offline martin9

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2022, 06:17:45 AM »
Dannggg! Fantastic work!
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Offline Curtis

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2022, 07:37:09 AM »
Well it certainly looks like it was a winter well spent!  Absolutely amazing, and the triple sets of barrels make it over the top indeed!  ;D  Great work from a Master Craftsman.

Curtis
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Offline hawkeye

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2022, 11:32:08 AM »
That's a really gorgeous rifle.
WOOOW
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2022, 01:10:28 PM »
 Every time I see one of yours I think you have outdone yourself, this one is no different. It/they are Absolutely Beautiful, a True Work Of Functional Art.

   Tim
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2022, 02:06:15 PM »
Hi David,
That is quite the project!!  Beautifully executed including all your signature features and style.  I am sure it shoots as well as it looks.

dave
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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2022, 02:29:13 PM »
Outstanding doesn't really describe this level of craftsmanship and endeavour.I am about 2 years older than you and think
it's an accomplishment to make a trigger.Thank you for showing this great woek of American art.
Bob Roller
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Offline Kingsburyarms

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2022, 03:15:17 PM »
David - that turned out fantastic! - Well done - I love the "Eclipse Moon" inlay!!!

Jon
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Offline vtmtnman

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2022, 03:29:36 PM »
When I saw this gun at the shop earlier this year is was in unfinished state.Nice work David,it really came together nicely. I'm sure David will have many years afield with it.

Rich
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Offline Percy

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #23 on: March 19, 2022, 05:06:46 PM »
What more can be said? That is just fantastic work and artistry! David Jr. is a very lucky son.

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Re: This is the only gun I built this past winter.
« Reply #24 on: March 19, 2022, 06:07:32 PM »
  Just outstanding craftsmanship. Thank you for showing this
excellent work of true functional Art...   
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