Author Topic: Hillbilly clan raiders overcome local gun shop. (Read 4431 times)

Bob Roller · « **Reply #25 on:** March 02, 2023, 06:06:10 PM »

Jerry Lape's comment on night hunting with an ugly rifle prompted this.Going again to BPCR at Ralph Marcums,I made a representation of a rifle owned by Scott Sibley that was on the cover of a magazine and told him I was hauling him into court for showing that rifle to the public because I then had to copy it which I did.I think the gun was a Dimick or maybe a Gemmer RB styled like a muzzle loader and I wish I had kept it.It was a 40-90 and could outperform any 45-70.Scott told me his old one had be ruined by some bonehaad that reamed the chamber with a twist drill.Moderators,zap this if it's too far off the trail.
Bob Roller

Stoner creek · « **Reply #26 on:** March 02, 2023, 06:17:22 PM »

Quote from: Jerry V Lape on March 02, 2023, 07:49:49 AM

Loks like you were copying an original night rifle. One that would only be used to poach ugly deer at night when no one else would see it.

Are you saying that this rifle is ugly?

Levy · « **Reply #27 on:** March 02, 2023, 10:45:24 PM »

Stoner, I like the rifle and the use of copper. I look forward to seeing it at Knoxville.
James "Sparkleberry Jim" Levy's "Emporium of fine Sticks".

Leatherbark · « **Reply #28 on:** March 02, 2023, 11:39:22 PM »

Was this the clan? If so, you don't want to shoot agin em. They can shoot the eye out of a bird flyin!

Daryl · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2023, 12:30:44 AM »

YIKES!

Are those McCoys, Bob?

Gaeckle · « **Reply #30 on:** March 03, 2023, 04:34:02 PM »

I like the rifle and I like it because it is different and it is hard to make that decision to go and make something different that goes against what is considered to be the norm. Normal is boring and predictable, that's why a McDonald's happy meal can never be equated to fine dining. Thanks for not being normal

ScottNE · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2023, 09:22:00 PM »

Quote from: Gaeckle on March 03, 2023, 04:34:02 PM

I like the rifle and I like it because it is different and it is hard to make that decision to go and make something different that goes against what is considered to be the norm. Normal is boring and predictable, that's why a McDonald's happy meal can never be equated to fine dining. Thanks for not being normal

Not only that, but to hit "different" in a good way, and still retain the flow and overall balance without going overboard, makes this one particularly nice to look at. It's both folksy and warm, yet "efficient" in it's overall appearance.

I've tried my hand at "different" on some stuff (not rifles) and I arrived closer to cluttered and disjointed. To balance all the factors and end up with a pleasing result takes a definite eye.

godutch · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2023, 06:59:46 PM »

'Love to see stuff like this! Maybe you could 'Hiram' back for your next build ?

HighUintas · « **Reply #33 on:** March 08, 2023, 06:42:57 AM »

I love it. Original and tastefully done.

Robin Henderson · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2023, 05:01:33 PM »

Slicker than the sigh from a grease eating goose.

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #35 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:02:38 PM »

Hope you paid them well, Wayne! Moonshine or the makings, at least.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #36 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:17:19 PM »

Quote from: Craig Wilcox on March 08, 2023, 10:02:38 PM

Hope you paid them well, Wayne! Moonshine or the makings, at least.

The rule around here on Stoner Creek is that everyone that stops by with good will leaves happy.

taterbug · « **Reply #37 on:** March 09, 2023, 03:57:20 AM »

I hope it gets shot, a LOT!!

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #38 on:** March 09, 2023, 05:01:07 AM »

This just cracks me up!
I love the gun by the way.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2023, 05:36:45 PM »

Got to see this rifle in person at the recent Knoxville show. I really liked it! Many thanks to Austin who sent it along with Wayne for all to see!

Stoner creek · « **Reply #40 on:** April 25, 2023, 05:44:17 PM »

That rifle looked right at home there in Rocky Top country. Thanks for the positive vibes.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 25, 2023, 05:55:52 PM »

I'll second Daniel's opinion....always nice to see a gun built outside the box... Truly like a gun that has character to it... an Stoner dis a great job on this one...!!!

mountainman70 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 26, 2023, 03:31:07 AM »

Evenin Stoner and all.
Mighty spiffy,and Nifty, and all the rest of the comments,cept ugly stuff.
I really like the tasteful creativity of the entire rifle.But,then, I tend to do my own thing also.
Very best regards to y'all. Dave F on the mountain.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #43 on:** April 26, 2023, 03:58:25 AM »

Quote from: mountainman70 on April 26, 2023, 03:31:07 AM

Evenin Stoner and all.
Mighty spiffy,and Nifty, and all the rest of the comments,cept ugly stuff.
I really like the tasteful creativity of the entire rifle.But,then, I tend to do my own thing also.
Very best regards to y'all. Dave F on the mountain.

Many thanks Dave! Just having some good clean fun in the gun shop. She shoots good too!!

bptactical · « **Reply #44 on:** April 26, 2023, 04:22:05 AM »

And it ain’t no “creek”…it’s a “crick”

Frozen Run · « **Reply #45 on:** April 26, 2023, 06:46:07 AM »

That is a very attractive rifle, easily one of my favorites I've seen here on the forum. Thank you for sharing.

Darkhorse · « **Reply #46 on:** April 26, 2023, 07:43:14 PM »

I think those 3 rednecks did pretty good for a bunch of hillbillies. There is some talent deep in them hollers. Only thing I see as a problem is they put the lock on the wrong side.

Levy · « **Reply #47 on:** April 26, 2023, 08:49:22 PM »

I really enjoyed the use of copper on the gun and the choice of ramrod was excellent!
James "Sparkleberry Jim" Levy

Stoner creek · « **Reply #48 on:** April 26, 2023, 09:00:49 PM »

Those Sparkleberry sticks are practically indestructible.

hawkeye · « **Reply #49 on:** April 26, 2023, 09:16:57 PM »

A great looking rifle. Very sure of that
Hawkeye

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