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Offline J.D.

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2024, 06:47:52 AM »
Wasn't Mr. Gusler writing a book on Virginia gunsmiths and Virginia Rifles? Has this book been completed? An online search did not reveal any reference to it, if it is, indeed, offered for sale. 

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2024, 05:52:29 PM »
Wow, look at that inletting!  He’s not a young man anymore but still has it.

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2024, 12:16:51 AM »
Several of you asked about the juniper that Wallace made the buttplate pattern out of so he sent me a couple of photos.






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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2024, 12:24:02 AM »
Below are 2 photos of a simple Trigger Guard holding devise




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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #29 on: May 06, 2024, 11:15:23 PM »
Some more photos of the butt plate area














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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2024, 11:29:54 PM »
Photos of Lock by Chris Laubach, modified by Wallace.
















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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #31 on: May 06, 2024, 11:53:14 PM »
A few more photos as the build progresses













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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #32 on: May 07, 2024, 01:26:50 PM »
Hi,
Really nice to see how Wallace works and also to see he is using one of Chris Laubach's locks.  Pretty good endorsement for Chris.

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #33 on: May 20, 2024, 05:01:41 AM »







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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #34 on: May 20, 2024, 03:11:56 PM »
Really enjoying this thread.
What is the corncob used for?

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #35 on: May 20, 2024, 04:08:07 PM »
Incredible thread, thanks Dennis!

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #36 on: May 20, 2024, 05:02:31 PM »
Wallace and I seem to have one thing in common, tools laying around on the bench where I can quickly find them ;D

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #37 on: May 20, 2024, 05:18:41 PM »
Wallace,

Looks like your getting after this and making some progress.  Beautiful work and so nice to see.

Jim

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #38 on: May 20, 2024, 06:11:33 PM »
Corn cobs make good file handles.  On the workbench there is also a piece of smooth-barked tree branch, another convenient tool handle.

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #39 on: May 20, 2024, 06:28:43 PM »
Surely a distinctly one-of-a-kind & impressive method of signing a lock.
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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2024, 03:52:18 AM »
Yes, I too liked the signature on the lock. 

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2024, 10:43:36 PM »
Great to see the progress on what I am sure is going to be a great rifle. Dennis, I agree with you, I like my tools close at hand. My only problem seems to be the tool that I need is always at the bottom of the pile!  :-\
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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #42 on: June 07, 2024, 03:56:41 PM »








Pictures of brass barrel longrifle I am making.  It is a combination of the original two rifles made by Hans Jacob Honaker (1718-1795) at his land near the small community of Waterlick on Fort Valley Narrow Passage Creek of the Shenandoah River, roughly between Front Royal and Strasburg, Virginia. The brass barrel rifle is dated 1771, and the second rifle (ca. 1775) was upgraded in 1789 (dated Sept. 15th 1789) on the replaced side plate. At that time the hook breech and draw loops were added, replacing the conventional breech plug and loops and pins.

My carving process: cut down the background in narrow strips to regulate the depth; leave small islands to witness the depth; leave a small strip adjacent to the stamped-in carving and moldings—this reduces the resistance when cutting up to the relief. The setting in by stamping needs to be refreshed as the depth increases. The setting-in creates a space by compressing the wood—this space is where the leading edge of the flat chisel corner passes without scarring the wall of the relief.  Yes, I hit the wall of the relief far too often; minimizing and controlling this cut is the objective. Later I will address this issue after all background is complete.

PS: The corn cob is a file handle. I use these as a reminder of my Appalachian mountain background from the Gusler family of timbermen, who ran saw mills and made moonshine (the latter before my generation.)

Wallace Gusler
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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #43 on: June 07, 2024, 04:30:34 PM »
Thanks Wallace, this project is coming along nicely. Will you have it at the KRA show?

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #44 on: June 08, 2024, 04:31:13 AM »
Yes, I plan to take this gun to the KRA, along with the two originals on my table with Jay Hopkins, with six or eight early Virginia rifles. I may need to have it under the table under the table because of room, so if you visit my table and are interested, please ask about it. Thanks.

I'm giving a lecture on 17 schools of rifle making in the Valley of Virginia. It starts at 2 on Friday afternoon for approximately one and a half hours. The second part will be on Saturday morning at 11. 

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #45 on: June 08, 2024, 05:35:57 PM »
Wallace, I'm looking forward to seeing your display, lectures and you.

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #46 on: June 10, 2024, 03:06:51 AM »
Wallace, 

I’ll be at the KRA show.  Look forward to your presentation.  I’ll bring your Fowler and stock/barrel.  Look forward to seeing you.

Jim

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Re: Follow along as Wallace Gusler builds a new Rev War syle rifle
« Reply #47 on: June 12, 2024, 06:02:53 AM »
Thanks, Jim.  I look forward to seeing you, too.

Wallace