Author Topic: Woodbury tribute rifle (Read 3069 times)

David Rase · « **on:** June 19, 2024, 02:56:22 AM »

Closing in on finishing up my first Woodbury school longrifle. This .50 caliber 38" long barreled rifle is stocked in curly ash. Hand made steel furniture. A bit more sanding and it will be time to finish up the forestock moldings, add lock and tang panels and carve it. This is going to be my new shooter. More photos to follow as I finish up this project.

I have given this rifle the name Bezalel. Bezalel was the chief artisan and was in charge of building the ark of the covenant. Bezalel was said to be highly gifted as a craftsman, showing great skill and originality in engraving precious metals and in wood-carving. He was also a master-craftsman, having many apprentices under him whom he instructed in the arts. My wife thought this was an appropriate name for a tribute rifle to Hershel House.
R/David

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2024, 03:12:43 AM »

Impressive David...Hershel would be proud...

Joey R · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2024, 03:29:10 AM »

Well done and perfectly named Dave.

duca · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2024, 12:38:26 PM »

Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. What’s the weight going to be?

wattlebuster · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2024, 02:44:50 PM »

I like that alot

Steeltrap · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2024, 03:31:24 PM »

Just WOW

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2024, 11:16:55 PM »

That's looking dandy!

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2024, 12:31:50 AM »

I really like it! Can't wait to see more pictures

t.caster · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2024, 01:39:32 AM »

Pretty COOL rifle, Dave!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2024, 01:56:11 AM »

Outstanding work, as usual, David. I’m sure old Hershel would be pleased.
Bob

P.Bigham · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2024, 03:30:23 AM »

I am sure Hershel would be pleased.

C Hosmer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2024, 03:42:43 AM »

What kind of lock is that? I want one.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2024, 05:54:17 AM »

Looking pretty nice David.
Of course any Woodbury tribute will be needing some “Special Effects”.

Jeff

David Rase · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2024, 06:06:03 AM »

Quote from: C Hosmer on June 20, 2024, 03:42:43 AM

What kind of lock is that? I want one.

It is a large Siler built by Walter Cain. It is as smooth as a Swiss watch. I have had it in my collection for quite sometime just waiting for that special project.
David

David Rase · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2024, 06:09:07 AM »

Quote from: J. Talbert on June 20, 2024, 05:54:17 AM

Looking pretty nice David.
Of course any Woodbury tribute will be needing some “Special Effects”.

Jeff

Like most of us, I have been a student of Hershel's "Special Effects" for years. Going to have to go back in time and resurrect some of those "Old School" techniques.
David

Percy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2024, 01:11:19 AM »

I really like it! Can't wait to see more pictures when it is done.

Gaeckle · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2024, 01:25:26 AM »

Quote from: David Rase on June 20, 2024, 06:06:03 AM

Quote from: C Hosmer on June 20, 2024, 03:42:43 AM
What kind of lock is that? I want one.
It is a large Siler built by Walter Cain. It is as smooth as a Swiss watch. I have had it in my collection for quite sometime just waiting for that special project.
David

I like it David, are you planning on doing any alterations to the germanic pan? Rounding it somewhat?

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2024, 04:24:53 PM »

Very nice work, David!

The words from American Pioneer Videos are ringing in my ears, "Hershel avoids the pitfall of overdoing his work".

This can be a challenge but know you are up to it!

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2024, 05:17:54 PM »

Absolutely gorgeous, David - which is typical of all your work.

Love the liberal use of German Silver. Been trying to restore an 1840 longrifle; my first experience with that metal. You do inspire!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2024, 10:58:53 PM »

Very nice Dave! Look forward to seeing more pics. It is good to remember Hershel and his art!

Metalshaper · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2024, 11:42:07 PM »

Dave,

Was this at the Gunmakers Fair? and if so, how did I miss it :'( Amazing work!

Respect Always
Metalshaper/Jonathan

B.Barker · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2024, 10:48:13 PM »

Good looking Woodbury rifle Dave. Will it make it to Lexington this August?

stan57 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2024, 08:32:29 PM »

Please post the weight of that beauty if you get a chance? Thanks.

Daryl · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2024, 04:24:02 AM »

That's a Dandy, David. Looks so much better on my home computer (24" screen".

David Rase · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2024, 09:45:25 PM »

Gaeckle; No plans to alter the lock, just polish, age and brown.
Craig Wilcox; All the silver is sterling, no German silver in any of my builds.
Metalshaper; No, this build only existed in my mind when we met up in Oregon.
Brian; The good Lord willing this gun will be with me in August.
stan57; The gun weighs 8lbs. 6oz.

Working on the carving this week. I have been pleasantly surprised on how it is going, considering it is ash.
R/David

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