Author Topic: My Version Of A John Armstrong Rifle (Read 4029 times)

Osprey · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2022, 01:10:20 PM »

Awesome! Congrats on getting it done, too!

mony · « **Reply #26 on:** October 09, 2022, 02:58:58 PM »

Beautiful detail. What are the dimensional differences in this rifle compared to a full size rifle of this type?
It does look petit in your hand.

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2022, 03:20:01 PM »

Quote from: mony on October 09, 2022, 02:58:58 PM

Beautiful detail. What are the dimensional differences in this rifle compared to a full size rifle of this type?
It does look petit in your hand.

Mony, the bore is 40 caliber and I used a small Dichburn lock, the rifle overall is about 2/3 size of a full sized Armstrong.

Again, I’m humbled by everyone’s response, thank you all.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2022, 04:06:06 PM »

Handsome piece Very well done.

Tim C.

bama · « **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2022, 08:21:31 PM »

Indeed beautiful work

JTR · « **Reply #30 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:23:00 AM »

Frank,
After looking over these pictures several times, I think your rifle has to be one of the very best rifles pictured on these pages in a long long time!
John Armstrong would certainly approve!

John

mony · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:34:12 AM »

I agree with the above observation. I’m still intrigued with the size reduction. I guess, without meaning to be intrusive, how tall is your wife?

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #32 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:52:42 AM »

Beautiful. What mistakes?

J.M.Browning · « **Reply #33 on:** October 10, 2022, 03:37:52 AM »

Very nice !!!

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #34 on:** October 10, 2022, 03:54:56 AM »

That is stunning, and I love how you have it displayed.
The world of Art has been enhanced with your creation

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #35 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:44:49 AM »

Quote from: mony on October 10, 2022, 02:34:12 AM

I agree with the above observation. I’m still intrigued with the size reduction. I guess, without meaning to be intrusive, how tall is your wife?

She’s 5’2” Mony. She’ll never get to shoot it, she has health issues that will keep her from doing that, but I still wanted her to have it. She loves it and that makes me happy. 😊

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #36 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:47:07 AM »

Quote from: JTR on October 10, 2022, 02:23:00 AM

Frank,
After looking over these pictures several times, I think your rifle has to be one of the very best rifles pictured on these pages in a long long time!
John Armstrong would certainly approve!

John

Thank you John, that’s a great compliment, especially coming from someone as talented as you are.

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #37 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:48:07 AM »

Quote from: Bob Gerard on October 10, 2022, 03:54:56 AM

That is stunning, and I love how you have it displayed.
The world of Art has been enhanced with your creation

That’s an amazing compliment Bob, thank you.

mony · « **Reply #38 on:** October 10, 2022, 07:56:36 AM »

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She loves it and that makes me happy. 😊

A labor of love. Thank you for sharing.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #39 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:03:41 PM »

Quote from: Fullstock longrifle on October 10, 2022, 05:44:49 AM

She’s 5’2” Mony. She’ll never get to shoot it, she has health issues that will keep her from doing that, but I still wanted her to have it. She loves it and that makes me happy. 😊

And that is what its all about! Best to you both.
Dennis

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2022, 03:30:45 PM »

Quote from: Dennis Glazener on October 10, 2022, 02:03:41 PM

Quote from: Fullstock longrifle on October 10, 2022, 05:44:49 AM
She’s 5’2” Mony. She’ll never get to shoot it, she has health issues that will keep her from doing that, but I still wanted her to have it. She loves it and that makes me happy. 😊

And that is what its all about! Best to you both.
Dennis

Yes indeed, thank you Dennis.

jgraham1 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2022, 04:58:04 PM »

What a beauty! Love it.

Jerry

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2022, 05:19:03 PM »

Beautiful rendition of an Armstrong rifle! Thanks for posting! Best,

Ed

rlm · « **Reply #43 on:** October 12, 2022, 03:26:23 AM »

Tackling an Armstrong rifle is incredibly difficult. You did very well. It really looks as it should. Congratulations

JohnnyFM · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2022, 03:51:00 PM »

A fine little jewel of a rifle. Well done!

t.caster · « **Reply #45 on:** October 12, 2022, 05:08:13 PM »

Very lovely craftsmanship and it captures J. A.s style nicely! Well done!

DHouse · « **Reply #46 on:** October 12, 2022, 08:06:17 PM »

Nice! Thanks for sharing

Dphariss · « **Reply #47 on:** October 13, 2022, 04:06:30 PM »

I really like it. Very nice.

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2022, 04:41:11 AM »

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments about my rifle.

HighUintas · « **Reply #49 on:** October 17, 2022, 10:50:56 AM »

Beautiful work.

This may be a novice question, but I would like to know about your wood finishing. There almost appears to be a textured surface on the wood, or not completely smooth, that may be part of the grain. I'm not sure if that is an artifact of the picture or if it does have a texture. It is very beautiful.

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