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Offline J. Talbert

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Lehigh rifle
« on: October 13, 2022, 11:42:26 PM »
It was recently brought to my attention that I had never posted pictures of this gun finished, so here they are, already with a couple of dings to the carving.
Hope you like it.
Thanks, Jeff



















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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2022, 11:51:24 PM »
Nicely done.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2022, 12:08:45 AM »
Lots to like there! Carving really pops and the flow of it is excellent too.
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2022, 12:16:03 AM »
Really nice!  Crisp and clean.

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2022, 12:45:38 AM »
Beautiful rifle, Jeff.  Congratulations.

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2022, 01:28:38 AM »
Good looking rifle Jeff. I recently did one of the wrap around nose caps and it was quite a chore to get right. You have done a right nice job on yours. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2022, 01:52:09 AM »
That's some real nice work.  Wonderful & crisp carving.  I was wondering where that build got to after seeing your initial carving pics here.  Great job!

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2022, 03:03:12 AM »
Excellent build, thank you very much for sharing.

Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2022, 05:38:55 AM »
One more picture I left out.


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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2022, 12:51:04 PM »
  nice job, just great looking.

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2022, 02:27:57 PM »
Nicely done!
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2022, 03:19:56 PM »
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2022, 06:00:57 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, they’re much appreciated.

Good looking rifle Jeff. I recently did one of the wrap around nose caps and it was quite a chore to get right. You have done a right nice job on yours. Thanks for sharing with us.
You’re right, definitely is a bit of a chore Jim.  Not a task I look forward to.

Many thanks,
Jeff
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2022, 05:33:55 AM »
My goodness you have built a stunning rifle👏

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2022, 05:47:50 AM »
Very nice indeed, Jeff.
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2022, 06:29:50 AM »
That is a beauty.  A nice Lehigh rifle is one of the prettiest things in this world. 

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2022, 10:15:45 AM »
Impressive clean carving and flowing lines.

Best regards
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2022, 12:54:19 PM »
  VERY NICE JOB!

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2022, 01:53:42 PM »
I really like the Lehigh rifles for the style and looks. And can say this one is not overdone but looks very well
Thanks for sharing Hawkeye

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2022, 07:03:14 PM »
Really nice work Jeff.

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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2022, 09:46:20 PM »
Oh yeah! Really nice Jeff.
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2022, 10:08:23 PM »
Great looking rifle, Jeff.  Nice clean work. The carving is just right. Not overdone at all. Nice and clean.
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2022, 10:26:24 PM »
Nice looking rifle, and very well done!

But I'm curious, why the chunk of wood, instead of a flint?
John
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2022, 05:06:47 PM »
Nice looking rifle, and very well done!

But I'm curious, why the chunk of wood, instead of a flint?
John

JTR, I actually need to finish polishing and coloring the lock, and the block of wood is just there til completed.  No real reason… :D

Thanks again for all the comments,
Jeff
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Re: Lehigh rifle
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2022, 06:27:37 PM »
Great rifle Jeff. All that rifle needs is some field time and some range time and it will be perfect. It's amazing what a little handling and use will do to give a rifle that just right look. Well done.
Jim Parker

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