Author Topic: JP Beck Rifle complete….finally! (Read 3984 times)

archer829 · « **on:** August 30, 2022, 03:58:43 AM »

After working on it off and on for 18 years, my first carved flintlock is complete, and I got a chance to shoot it today. Lots of fun getting to finally use it!

The rifle is based on JP Beck’s work, but not a copy of any specific rifle. It is a collection of my favorite features from different Beck works. This is what I would order from him in the late 1700’s, if such a thing were possible.

It is built around a 44” swamped .54 rifled barrel. Lock is a slightly modified deluxe Siler, if I remember correctly. I haven’t weighed it, but the balance is very good, and it seems quite light. Due to the wide butt plate, kick is minimal. The finish is iron nitrate, applied twice and blushed twice, with oil varnish over that.

I will post higher quality photos showing more details when I get a chance, but until then, here are a few from the range today:

Thank you to all who have helped me out along the way! Here are some previous posts about the build:

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=53426.msg534068#msg534068

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=69989.msg702066#msg702066

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=71428.msg720215#msg720215

smylee grouch · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2022, 04:10:34 AM »

1st impression, sure looks nice.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2022, 04:17:08 AM »

Oh my that's gorgeous!

J. Talbert · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2022, 05:23:04 AM »

What I’m seeing sure looks good.

Nice work,
Jeff

archer829 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2022, 07:07:48 AM »

Thank you! Here are some more pictures. These things are hard to photograph!!!

alacran · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2022, 12:37:14 PM »

Let me congratulate you in finishing this rifle. The pictures show it is very nice. Glad you enjoyed shooting it. The wood is beautiful, and after 18 years it is well seasoned.

577SXS · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2022, 03:22:03 PM »

Very nice. Great job of fit and finish.

HighUintas · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2022, 04:48:59 PM »

Beautiful rifle!

Marcruger · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2022, 06:50:58 PM »

Nicely done. You should be proud. The fun part of shooting it and working up loads is the payoff. God Bless, Marc

DaveMZ · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2022, 06:59:02 PM »

It looks great! You did a beautiful job.

TommyG · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2022, 02:39:21 AM »

Very well done. Crisp & clean work with a beautiful finish. You are right about the photographing thing. It looks like you have your lighting down, just maybe need something that's a bit more flat for a background.

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2022, 02:59:24 AM »

Always love a wood box Beck.

Fly Navy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2022, 07:31:15 AM »

Good looking rifle, well done.

t.caster · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2022, 04:37:44 PM »

Yes sir, that turned out VERY NICE!

archer829 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2022, 06:56:55 AM »

Thank you for all the nice words! I really appreciate it! I'll be busy for a while figuring out how to shoot this rifle, but in the back of my mind I can't help looking forward to the next project....

Thanks again!
Jeff

FALout · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2022, 11:14:21 PM »

You did a great job, enjoy shooting it, you deserve it

john bohan · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2022, 02:58:00 AM »

I'd say it was well worth the wait.

flatsguide · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2022, 04:03:40 AM »

Very nice work! Clean well executed lines making it very well balanced visually too.
Cheers Richard

Bill in Md · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2022, 04:51:04 PM »

very nice

c deperro · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2022, 03:49:40 PM »

Very nice job.

Pete G. · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2022, 07:55:33 PM »

Well done 👍. Now start the next!

bama · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2022, 12:20:27 AM »

Very nice build, everything is very well executed, carving, fit and finish. Thanks for sharing this build with us.

Dphariss · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2022, 03:42:38 AM »

Very nice. Very nice job indeed. Great workmanship.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2022, 03:56:45 AM »

Excellent work, your carving and finish work. Makes your work really stand out. Well done...

Carl Young · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2022, 05:20:06 AM »

Forty years ago I had a buddy, Don Beck, who was a descendant of Beck's. I guarantee Don would be proud to own this fine example.

Regards,
Carl

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