Author Topic: John Rupp Side Opener (Read 1976 times)

TommyG · « **on:** July 29, 2024, 02:45:03 PM »

Finished this guy up a little while back.
Beautiful stick of wood from Tom Fornicola
42" Getz barrel 40 cal
Larry Zornes lock
Mike Brooks triggerguard
Dave Keck buttplate
All the rest was made by me
I really want to give a shout out to Allen Martin, Eric Kettenburg & Eric Von Aschwege. Thanks, guys, for the help and insight for this build.

Jason Berkihiser · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2024, 02:48:15 PM »

Absolute Beauty! Congrats!

rich pierce · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2024, 03:37:04 PM »

It’s a real gem. Super flow and wonderful carving. Did I see it on the judging table at Kempton?

Bob Roller · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2024, 03:55:23 PM »

That is one fine job of rifle building and that incised carving is exceptional and shows a real skill set along with the rest of the rifle.
Bob Roller

Eric Kettenburg · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2024, 04:21:19 PM »

That is exceptionally nice work.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2024, 04:24:33 PM »

That's beautiful! Really nice work.

Jim

duca · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2024, 04:38:28 PM »

Wow! That’s one NICE Rifle Gun… Beautiful job

TommyG · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2024, 04:50:09 PM »

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It’s a real gem. Super flow and wonderful carving. Did I see it on the judging table at Kempton?

Thanks, guys, for all your kind words. Of course I had this one in the show. It was awarded several ribbons including the Rich Hujsa ribbon which pretty much blew me away emotionally. I'm still trying to digest it.

ed lundquist · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2024, 05:00:48 PM »

Beautiful job!

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2024, 05:06:56 PM »

Nifty

Eric Kettenburg · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2024, 05:16:57 PM »

Very glad to see something commemorative for Rich, and glad that the award went to this piece.

bama · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2024, 05:23:10 PM »

Beautiful rifle, and I agree with everyone, exceptionally well done. Congratulations on the well deserved awards.

ScottH · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2024, 09:34:50 PM »

Inspiring work on that gun!
Congratulations on well earned awards!

Eric Kettenburg · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2024, 09:47:33 PM »

What veiner did you use for the incise work? Very clean work and must have been very sharp. Absolutely excellent. I'd like to know and I'm sure many would like to know.

JTR · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2024, 01:00:17 AM »

Beautiful work, well done!
John

TommyG · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2024, 02:15:36 AM »

Thanks Eric. I use a Pfiel 16-3 V tool for the larger scroll work, and a Pfiel 16-1 for the smaller stuff.

StevenV · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2024, 03:06:23 AM »

Saw that rifle in person yesterday at Kempton. It was all that and then some. Congrats to Tommy G , fine rifle and great down to earth guy .!! StevenV

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2024, 04:35:00 AM »

Great looking rifle, Tommy!! Told ya you would clean up, lol. Well done!! Best,

Ed

smart dog · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2024, 01:55:38 PM »

Hi Tommy,
Great rifle and great fair! I saw it at Kempton and was sure it would be a winner in many categories. Well done!! What many folks might not know is that Tommy and Brett Davis organized and supported all the seminars and demos at the fair. They worked hard and made sure it was a success. Many thanks to both of you.

dave

alacran · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2024, 02:04:17 PM »

Congratulations! Beautiful rifle.

mountainman · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2024, 03:25:08 PM »

Congratulations! A beautiful gun for sure!
I'm still trying to process the ribbon award, there must have been some changes made, is the Rich Hujsa ribbon the same as a best of show? Maybe the judges can explain this detail on here?

BOB HILL · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2024, 04:01:34 PM »

Congratulations. Outstanding all around. Thanks for posting.
Bob

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2024, 08:21:41 PM »

I'm on board...nice work TommyG!!

BJH · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2024, 09:46:39 PM »

Holy schnikies! Amazing BJH

wpalongrifle · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2024, 10:53:10 PM »

Quote from: mountainman on July 30, 2024, 03:25:08 PM

Congratulations! A beautiful gun for sure!
I'm still trying to process the ribbon award, there must have been some changes made, is the Rich Hujsa ribbon the same as a best of show? Maybe the judges can explain this detail on here?

We didn’t want to diminish The significance of The Hujsa Award and award the same rifle the Best of Show also! ( which it was)
Had there been another rifle entered of the same quality and follow the requirements for replication of Pennsylvania longrifle we would have. But we didn’t feel as such.
I personally feel TommyG feels the same way!!!!!
It was definitely nice to finally give this award to a fitting rifle after a three year wait.

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Author Topic: John Rupp Side Opener (Read 1976 times)