Author Topic: Composite Pennsylvania Trade Rifle (Read 2934 times)

David Rase · « **on:** August 09, 2022, 06:15:52 AM »

This trade rifle is ready to start its journey across the Rocky Mountains to its new home this week. The heart of this rifle is a 31” long by 1 1/16” across the flats .58 caliber FCI barrel. Ignition comes from a Baker-Whatley flintlock tradegun lock by Larry Zorn that has been case color hardened. The curly maple stock was cut from a board given to me by a friend out in Colorado who has had it hidden away it in his shop for over 20 years. The tradegun pipes are from Jack Brooks. The buttplate is a Peter Brong from Reeves Goehring. The sand cast brass triggerguard is in the style of Wolfgang Haga. The double set triggers are modified Bob Roller’s. The patchbox is taken from a John Gonter eifle as is the wriggle work band on the one piece nosecap. The half serpent sideplate was borrowed from a late Krieder rifle. The muzzle has been adorned with 8 silver “dots”. All these components are inlet into a Jacob Dickert style stock.
David

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2022, 01:38:42 PM »

Nifty. Love those composted guns. Unfortunately I spy with my little eye a wide line on your patch box.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2022, 02:45:15 PM »

I like that one. Great color, what is that?

Tim

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2022, 05:23:40 PM »

These strong, hard working rifles really appear to me over many other guns of the same period. Maybe it’s the romance of being associated with the fur trade. Any fella would be happy to see this one at a trading post or fur trade rendezvous, for sure.

David Rase · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2022, 02:45:44 AM »

Quote from: Tim Crosby on August 09, 2022, 02:45:15 PM

I like that one. Great color, what is that?

Tim

Aqua fortis followed by Laurel Mountain Forge honey maple and maple.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2022, 03:37:19 AM »

Beautiful David. I like your engraving and how clean and precise everything is.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2022, 02:27:40 PM »

Quote from: David Rase on August 10, 2022, 02:45:44 AM

Quote from: Tim Crosby on August 09, 2022, 02:45:15 PM
I like that one. Great color, what is that?

Tim
Aqua fortis followed by Laurel Mountain Forge honey maple and maple.

Thanks

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2022, 04:39:32 PM »

David once again.. True craftsmanship., Thanks for showing..!

smylee grouch · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2022, 05:34:41 PM »

Neat work. Gun salad that blended well. Should make a great hunting rig.

bama · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2022, 07:07:58 PM »

Great work as always David, I like it and a little different piece which is great to see

TommyG · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2022, 07:28:32 PM »

Very well done. Just the right marriage of components to make a wonderful piece that's very pleasing to look at and most likely a pleasure to hold and shoot as well. Great work!!

heinz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2022, 04:33:54 PM »

Nicely done!

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2022, 01:05:21 AM »

Stunning rifle. A proud rifle indeed.

Daryl · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2022, 09:58:20 PM »

Really looks to be a nice shooting rifle, once the muzzle's sharp machine cut crown is attended to.

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2022, 11:32:39 PM »

Austin is a fortunate man. That should be a hunting machine, and a beautiful one at that.

I saw this rifle in person at Wayne's and at CLA. It is typical Rase work.....that is to say desirable. The feel and lines are really nice, and the finishes are inviting. David has mastered color case hardening, something not easily done. Getting those colors and hardening without warping parts is a challenge I understand.

Nicely executed David. God Bless, Marc

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2022, 11:38:58 PM »

Got to handle this rifle over the weekend and it should make a superb and great looking hunting rifle. I really like it!

Austin · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2022, 01:48:02 AM »

First shots on a rest, started casually low and walked it up with a file…. Rase is the best!

Stoner creek · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2022, 02:28:59 AM »

“I wouldn’t be caught dead with that short stubby thang!”

Well, maybe I should shoot it first.
Nice job Rase.

Austin · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2022, 02:41:08 AM »

😂😂😂

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Author Topic: Composite Pennsylvania Trade Rifle (Read 2934 times)