Author Topic: David Crockett Rifle (Read 3749 times)

TommyG · « **on:** June 21, 2023, 10:48:03 PM »

Finished this gun a few weeks ago. Supposedly one of David Crockett’s earlier rifles, but I understand that it is a York / George Schroyer rifle. I used the Harrison drawing as a guide, but tried to integrate some of Schroyer’s other work (of which there is a lot to choose from) into the carving and engraving elements.
44” – 50 cal. Rice barrel – B Wt. Dickert profile
Large Siler deluxe lock
Sights, barrel keys, nosecap, RR pipes, sideplate, toe plate, wrist inlay and patchbox are all shop made.
Thanks for looking.
TommyG

Stoner creek · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2023, 11:00:56 PM »

That’s a whole lot of fine work there brother!! We can talk about price later

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David Rase · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2023, 11:38:33 PM »

Very well done sir.
David

ed lundquist · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2023, 12:04:43 AM »

Dandy!

dadybear1 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2023, 12:27:31 AM »

GREAT JOB AND BEAUTIFUL RIFLE--THANKS FOR THE PICS

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2023, 01:09:36 AM »

Excellent work

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2023, 01:21:46 AM »

Nice…, crisp, well executed carving and engraving, beautiful metal and wood finish, really nice rifle in my opinion. Thanks for posting, and well done! Best,

Ed

Rt5403 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2023, 02:19:28 AM »

Really nice rifle.

Joey R · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2023, 03:19:19 AM »

Now that’s a dandy!!

rich pierce · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2023, 03:51:51 AM »

I sure hope you bring it to Kempton!

Whitewalls · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2023, 04:14:26 AM »

Wow that's a beauty! I doubt Davy's was ever that pretty.

hanshi · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2023, 04:28:30 AM »

I like everything about it, elegant carving and engraving and architecture. A beauty.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2023, 07:12:34 PM »

Beautifully built rifle!! I like it a lot.

TommyG · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2023, 02:08:17 AM »

Thanks guys for the kind words and comment. Yes, I will be at Kempton for the entire 3 days. Hope to see y'all then.

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2023, 03:57:27 AM »

That is some fine work. Yes, I did notice that lovely peacock blue finish on the tang screw. Just the right touch, among many nice details.

tunadawg · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2023, 01:00:13 PM »

Simply stunning!!!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2023, 04:34:13 PM »

SWEET!! Beautiful fit and finish! great attention to detail. There must be a very proud owner of that piece of art!

MJBush · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2023, 06:56:39 PM »

No written words for how beautiful your work is! Simply put, stunning.
Thanks for posting.
Michael

scotti · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2023, 02:36:11 AM »

Superb craftsmanship. Beautifully done.

Metequa · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2023, 06:45:20 PM »

Fine work indeed, really love the color!

bama · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2023, 02:46:58 AM »

Very nicely done!

Daryl · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2023, 02:23:51 AM »

Now THAT'S a TREAT!!

Stoner creek · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2023, 02:37:28 AM »

Tommy G, from a collector’s standpoint you’re a rising star. Keep doing good work! Thank you for sharing this.
W

TommyG · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2023, 10:08:28 PM »

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Tommy G, from a collector’s standpoint you’re a rising star. Keep doing good work! Thank you for sharing this.
W

Wow Wayne, I don't know what to say other than I'm truly humbled and grateful for yours and all the other comments above.
I really owe a lot to this group of knowledgeable, talented builders and collectors for sharing their knowledge, experience and skills, paying it forward to guys like myself who are still working on their first dozen guns or so.
Now, if you don't mind, I have to go and order an oversized optivisor to fit my newly swollen head

BOB HILL · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2023, 10:19:21 PM »

You have certainly done an excellent Job on this rifle everything about it is outstanding. Thanks for posting it for all to enjoy. Look forward to seeing more of your work.
Bob

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Author Topic: David Crockett Rifle (Read 3749 times)