Another Woodsrunner

[sgtmik]

I ordered this rifle in October Last year and received it the end of last month. This my first attempt at a flintlock and my second kit rifle, My first was an Investarms Bridger Haken with percussion ignition. IUSED tannic acid with iron nitrate for staining and true and true varnish oil for finish. I ran into a problem when I took the barrel and lock for engraving and ended up having to replace a broken sear. I am pleased with the outcome of the finish. You can see what curl these is in the plane maple, but it doesn't overwhelm the overall appearance. I'm an old man not in the greatest of health so I think my hunting days are over. There are plenty of places to shoot here in Las Vegas ans I plan to take full advantage of them.
I only added a hunting knife to my photo as it is an heirloom form my dad who brought it back from Alaska in 1952, and passed it on to me.

It seems My dad's knife didn't fit in the photo.

Mike O'Donnell

[galudwig]

Welcome to the Forum sgtmik. Many of us started out in building by working with kits. Looks like you did a fine job with your Woodsrunner. I like what you did with your patch box lid. I’m sure you will have a great time shooting your new creation too. You should post some targets from your range sessions in the “Shooting” section. I think other people enjoy seeing how well these kit guns shoot.

I’d like to see that knife of your dad’s too. I hope you have someone to share these heirlooms with one day.

[sgtmik]

Thanks. I'll Try my photography again and try to get everything in the picture.

Mike

[Gemmer]

Your Woodsrunner looks great! What is the caliber?

[sgtmik]

It's a .54 CAL

[sgtmik]

Thanks. I'll Try my photography again and try to get everything in the picture.

Mike

[galudwig]

Looks like a fine set there. Thanks for posting, and enjoy!