Author Topic: Martin Shell rifle build (Read 7539 times)

Bubblehead · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2022, 06:35:11 PM »

Is this a Martin Sr or Martin Jr build? I have an ancestor who lived in Harrisburg and fought in the revolution, likely with a gun made by shell Sr!

flatsguide · « **Reply #26 on:** October 07, 2022, 04:47:13 PM »

It’s not a screwup if it can be fix. Nice inletting job on the wearplate. Killer piece of wood too.
Cheers Richard

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 08, 2022, 12:06:37 AM »

Jim it seems no matter what hiccup comes along. Your abilities to turn it into a work of art is amazing ... Oldtravler

bama · « **Reply #28 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:36:37 AM »

Sorry, it’s been while since I posted on this build. I finally got to get back to it, hopefully I will get it finished. I engraved the cheek piece star today and decided to change from the usual designs that are typically used and added a flower. What do you think?

close up pics pack 2

p.d. · « **Reply #29 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:44:08 AM »

I think it is outstanding!

smylee grouch · « **Reply #30 on:** November 04, 2022, 05:16:58 AM »

Nice. Do you engrave that on or off the gun? $:-\$

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2022, 05:31:13 AM »

Quote from: bama on November 04, 2022, 04:36:37 AM

Sorry, it’s been while since I posted on this build. I finally got to get back to it, hopefully I will get it finished. I engraved the cheek piece star today and decided to change from the usual designs that are typically used and added a flower. What do you think?

close up pics pack 2

GREAT !!!!!

bama · « **Reply #32 on:** November 04, 2022, 06:19:25 PM »

I engraved this cheek piece off of the rifle. It is much easier to engrave anything off of the rifle if possible, simply because you do not have the rifle in the way and it is easier to turn the piece you are working on. I an fixing to engrave the patch box and I will post pictures of that process.

HighUintas · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2022, 09:33:43 PM »

Quote from: bama on November 04, 2022, 06:19:25 PM

I engraved this cheek piece off of the rifle. It is much easier to engrave anything off of the rifle if possible, simply because you do not have the rifle in the way and it is easier to turn the piece you are working on. I an fixing to engrave the patch box and I will post pictures of that process.

Engraving inlays before inletting them, how do you get the inlay edges flush with the wood without messing up the engraving? Just inlet it perfectly? Inlet and file flush, then remove it and engrave it?

bama · « **Reply #34 on:** November 05, 2022, 01:32:46 AM »

I fit the inlay to the stock first, then remove the inlay for engraving. You have to do a good fit up first or this will not work. I can engrave inlays and parts on the gun and I do this quite often. It's just a little more cumbersome to engrave parts on the rifle. Many of our beloved early rifle that are engraved were engraved with the parts off of the rifle, many were not. It is PC to go either way. Some rifles had both on an off of the rifle engraving. For me I will engrave as much as possible off the rifle.

bama · « **Reply #35 on:** December 04, 2022, 07:15:41 PM »

I have finished the engraving on this project. The patch box, toe plate and cheek piece star were engraved off the gun. The forearm wear plate was engraved on the gun. I got the carving started and will hopefully finish this project in a couple of weeks.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #36 on:** December 04, 2022, 07:24:16 PM »

That’s turning out to be a beauty. Love the patchbox.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #37 on:** December 04, 2022, 08:53:43 PM »

I always like seeing your builds. This one may take the cake. Wowzers!!

Jakob · « **Reply #38 on:** December 04, 2022, 08:54:48 PM »

Oh my word.

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #39 on:** December 04, 2022, 10:53:13 PM »

Bama, after this one you had better move to Dauphin ,County, Pa.
That box and that carving looks fantastic !!!!
Bob

Daryl · « **Reply #40 on:** December 04, 2022, 11:17:21 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kibler on December 04, 2022, 07:24:16 PM

That’s turning out to be a beauty. Love the patchbox.

Absolutely.

archer829 · « **Reply #41 on:** December 05, 2022, 03:57:04 AM »

Amazing!

J. Talbert · « **Reply #42 on:** December 05, 2022, 05:38:52 AM »

Really nice Jim.
Both the PB and the carving are off the beaten path and well done.

Love it,
Jeff

hawkeye · « **Reply #43 on:** December 05, 2022, 01:31:43 PM »

Jesus, I wish I had the ability and knowledge to create beautiful stuff as this. Absolutely gorgeous
Hawkeye

bama · « **Reply #44 on:** December 14, 2022, 03:29:15 AM »

Well I got the cheek side carving just about done, it still needs a lot of clean up. But I have done all I can do today. Cleanup on isle 4 will start tomorrow.

JTR · « **Reply #45 on:** December 14, 2022, 07:22:20 PM »

That's coming along really nice!
John

smart dog · « **Reply #46 on:** December 16, 2022, 01:26:59 AM »

Hi Jim,
What a wonderful version of Shell!! It is spectacular, Jim.

dave

bama · « **Reply #47 on:** December 23, 2022, 03:36:38 AM »

I am finally getting close to finishing this project. Here are a few photos of the stock with color and finish on it. I have the engraving done on all the parts except the entry pipe. I should have this project finished right after Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone and a happy New Year.

Panzerschwein · « **Reply #48 on:** December 23, 2022, 04:28:37 AM »

Quote from: bama on December 23, 2022, 03:36:38 AM

I am finally getting close to finishing this project. Here are a few photos of the stock with color and finish on it. I have the engraving done on all the parts except the entry pipe. I should have this project finished right after Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone and a happy New Year.

I’ve got no words. Just beautiful.

Jim would love that gun.

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #49 on:** December 23, 2022, 06:19:48 AM »

The new owner is one lucky guy!!!!

Bob

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Author Topic: Martin Shell rifle build (Read 7539 times)