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Offline Ken G

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Another Upper East TN rifle
« on: November 17, 2009, 02:24:51 AM »
Just finished this up for a member of the board and wanted to share.  She's got a 44" Rice barrel in .40 caliber.  "A" profile.  Chamber's Late Ketland lock that sparks like a dream.  
I made all the hardware, including the double triggers.  For something a little different it has a 1853 large penny inlet into the cheekpiece.  A double patchbox.  A replacement copper thimble and poured pewter nosecap.  
Thanks for looking.  
Ken  









More Pics - http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y298/Packdog1/BillsTN1/





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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 03:18:16 AM »
Nice, lean and clean.
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 03:31:32 AM »
Ken -- Gorgeous job. I love the coloration you've achieved, and the wood does it justice. I've been tempted to inlay an 1880s-era silver dollar in a cheekpiece, but they're just a bit large for the "carbines" I like to build. Maybe a vintage half-dollar? Worth considering. Great job! -- paulallen, tucson
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 04:11:37 AM »
Very nice Ken!  I can really appreciate the triggers, those buggers take some time to make.  I don't want to say how long I've been working on my first set.  What did you do with the tang on this one?  Does it go over the comb?  I'd love to see pics of the tang and nose cap.
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 04:27:17 AM »
Thanks guys for the kind words.  The color is a multitude of stains and paints.  I was trying to get that aged look.  The base color is the gosh awful Orange Dangler's stain but it really brings out the curl when you stain over it and rub it back.  I had reservations about where to put the penny.  I must have taped it to the gun a dozen times and let it set overnight before I settled on the standard cheekpiece inlay.  I know having a penny inlaid is not very traditional but I really like it.  


Greg,
Here's a link to more pictures.  The tang terminates at the base of the comb.  It's my lollipop with a spear point end.  I didn't post all the pictures because it takes so long for it to load for some folks.
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y298/Packdog1/BillsTN1/
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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 04:47:06 AM »
I like it Ken!  It has a nice warm inviting color.  I like your lock molding.  Not big and wide like a lot of originals!
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 04:54:22 AM »
Outstanding!! Love the color!
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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 04:56:38 AM »
nice looking rifle Ken!
Just out of curiousity how much does it weigh with that barrel configuration.
Thanks for sharing.
Marc
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 05:09:24 AM »
Marc,
Using the not so scientific method of....step on the scales without the gun, then hold the gun while on the scales it is around 7 lbs. 

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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 05:13:28 AM »
thanks ken,
that helps alot. I was trying to get a ball park idea.
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 05:15:23 AM »
I'll try to get a more exact weight it.  I'm curious myself becuase it feels so light. 
Ken
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 05:58:22 AM »
Ken,
very nice work. Love that patchbox, or may I say patchboxes. outstanding! Thanks for posting.
Jeff
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009, 06:05:18 AM »
Jeff,
Thanks. I must correct something I said earlier. I did not make the patchbox. I think that is a TVM kit.
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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009, 06:18:59 AM »
Ken, it is great seeing you grow and develop these past few years.  The work is impecable and I'm really proud of your accomplishments.  I suspect that ye dirty ol' ex-Bill of the 45th Parallel will be bustin'is buttons over this beauty.  ;) Cheers, Bookie
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009, 06:35:21 AM »
You make it really hard to pick a favorite, you just keep crank'n out beauties! Love it!

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« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2009, 04:34:38 PM »
Ken, Another beauty, I like all the hand made hardware, especially the triggers!! Great job on everything.
Robby
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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2009, 04:36:04 PM »
 Another Great lookin' rifle Ken. Nice lines, Good work.

 Tim C.
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« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2009, 05:03:58 PM »
Ken,

The more I look at that rifle the more I like it.  It's really cool with the coin inlay, copper thimble, and the lockplate inlay??? looks cool too.  Is that a piece of bone on the lockplate?  Great Job!
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« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2009, 05:33:05 PM »
Ken, your work is exquisite! Bill you ole hound dog, aren't you about due for a visit?  I sure look forward to putting my mits on this fine rifle!
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« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2009, 08:00:09 PM »
Yer right Bookie, and I'm also chompin at the bit to get on the road to go pick her up.  She's gonna look fine hanging on the wall beneath your Miss Maggie, and Hershel's Hog rifle.  I'd have left last night, cept I have a Homeland security meeting on Thursday, (have to protect Northern Michigan from potential threats  by Jihadist Canadian Inuit) and Ken's out of town.  I'd normally be coming to visit over Thanksgiving, but I have a new grandson, born yesterday, and the Iowa clan is going to Southern Michigan to spoil him.  November 16th's a good day, a new grandson, and I finally get to see Miss penny.  Life is good.  I'll wait to gush over her when I see Ken.

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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2009, 08:33:52 PM »
Another great rifle Ken.  You've extended yourself on this one though, and done a super job.  The handmade hardware adds tons to the rifle's appeal.
I used a A .40 x 42" Getz barrel on a Peter Berry rifle and it weighs 6 pounds 11 oz., so your weigh in at 7 pounds sounds right on.  It makes a light and handy rifle for sure.
Beautiful rifle, and thanks for showing it off.
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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2009, 09:20:48 PM »
Nice work, Ken. Good lines and nice work on the hardware.

I can only hope my next one is half as good.

God bless
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« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2009, 01:13:55 AM »
Bill, Congratulations on the new Grandbaby along with that fine riflegun.  You are one lucky man.  You coming down 'round Christmas time?  Bookie
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Re: Another Upper East TN rifle
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2009, 02:36:08 AM »
Ken
Very nice.I really like the color.Give the rifle a real nice overall feel.Is the back end of the lock plate polished or have a silver overlay.Neat treatment.

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« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2009, 04:13:26 AM »
Thanks for the kind words gents. The lock has a brass tail. Something I copied from Master Bookout's guns. I really like it. Maybe a little none traditional but very identifying I think.   Cheers,
Ken
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