Author Topic: Steve Davis (Read 6523 times)

Turkeycreek · « **on:** January 24, 2023, 08:34:55 PM »

Does anyone know what ever happened to Steve Davis? I have been an admirer of his work since the late '70s. The only one of his guns I've ever gotten my hands on was about 5 years ago at the Tulsa gun show, and I saw it there two years in a row. The gentleman wanted 4 grand for it if I remember correctly, and there just wasn't any way I could afford it. I still dream about that rifle! I kick myself for not taking some pictures of it!
Any info on him would be greatly appreciated.
TC

Sequatchie Rifle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2023, 02:43:51 PM »

Steve is still around. He packed up and left Middle Tennessee. Relocated on the upper Michigan Peninsula. He is still working.

Mel Hankla was selling Steve’s personal rifle that is signed my Hershel House but made by both Steve and Hershel during Steve’s apprenticeship.

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2023, 05:39:24 PM »

Thanks so much for letting me know. I'm just happy that he's still alive and turning out his marvelous work. Maybe someday I will get to handle one of his guns again!
TC

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2023, 06:33:24 PM »

He was great early on. I’ve always admired his work.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2023, 08:47:07 PM »

Having had the pleasure of handling one of his rifles I agree that he did outstanding work.
Dennis

Top Jaw · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2023, 11:55:15 PM »

There is a short bio on him in in The Book of Buckskinning III, which shows front and back views of three of his rifles.

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2023, 07:11:49 AM »

Yes, that was what first introduced me to his work, way back when BOB III first came out. Seen bits and pieces throughout the years and finally got to examine his work first hand.

Maalsral · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2023, 06:04:46 PM »

I own one of Steve’s rifles.

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2023, 01:00:09 AM »

Maasral, I would love to see some photos if possible.
TC

Maalsral · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2023, 08:51:26 PM »

Here are some pictures of the Steve Davis rifle that I have.

cover photos for facebook rain

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:08:34 PM »

That's a beauty. When do you suppose he made it?

Maalsral · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:52:05 PM »

Steve told me he built that gun in 1988.

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:57:27 PM »

Maasral, thanks for sharing the photos! Fantastic rifle. You are blessed to have it.
TC

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:59:57 PM »

Quote from: art riser on January 30, 2023, 04:46:48 AM

https://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/search?q=steve+davis

Another beautiful piece!

David G · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2023, 09:41:48 PM »

Love that toe plate box… just a nice gun all the way around ! Thanks for sharing.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2023, 12:33:15 AM »

Earliest toe box I have seen.

elkhorne · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2023, 03:10:14 AM »

Turkey creek,
For more of Steve’s amazing work, look on the contemporarymakers.blogspot.com. There are several nice Steve Davis pieces on there. Good luck!
elkhorne

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2023, 07:24:52 PM »

Thanks Elkhorn!

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2023, 07:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on February 01, 2023, 12:33:15 AM

Earliest toe box I have seen.

Yes Mike, the toe box is another very interesting aspect of this piece and serves to highlight Steve's incredible talent.
TC

Stoner creek · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2023, 03:51:41 AM »

Quote from: Sequatchie Rifle on January 25, 2023, 02:43:51 PM

Steve is still around. He packed up and left Middle Tennessee. Relocated on the upper Michigan Peninsula. He is still working.

Mel Hankla was selling Steve’s personal rifle that is signed my Hershel House but made by both Steve and Hershel during Steve’s apprenticeship.

This gun will be available for y’all to see this weekend at the lake Cumberland show!

Matt Evans · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2023, 06:29:15 AM »

Quote from: Maalsral on January 30, 2023, 08:51:26 PM

Here are some pictures of the Steve Davis rifle that I have.

cover photos for facebook rain

I like everything about that rifle, I hope to be lucky enough own such a fine rifle some day. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Curt Lyles · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2023, 06:33:12 AM »

Here's one I bought quite a few years ago. I took 30 years to find it.

These next three rifles are not mine: Ihate to admit it but this is no long mine .Still kicking my self for selling it too'

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2023, 07:58:28 PM »

Stoner Creek, I SO want to come to that show this weekend, but alas, it's too long of a trip from NW Oklahoma. My wife was just yesterday showing me the show flyer on Facebook. What an opportunity to see that rifle up close and in person! Have a great time at the show.
TC

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2023, 08:07:21 PM »

Curt Lyles, thanks for sharing your rifle with us, and for the other photos as well! I know other makers do fantastic work, but Davis's guns just draw me to them. Thanks for posting.
TC

Stoner creek · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2023, 08:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Turkeycreek on February 07, 2023, 07:58:28 PM

Stoner Creek, I SO want to come to that show this weekend, but alas, it's too long of a trip from NW Oklahoma. My wife was just yesterday showing me the show flyer on Facebook. What an opportunity to see that rifle up close and in person! Have a great time at the show.
TC

It, along with 29 other fine rifles will be on my tables at CLA. Make plans!!

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Author Topic: Steve Davis (Read 6523 times)