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Offline Brian Jordan

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Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
« on: April 14, 2025, 03:30:25 AM »
I enjoyed assembling this kit. I added Davis #4 set triggers. First time engraving on real gun parts ;D. I know it's simple engraving in comparison to some of the work on here , but I'm happy with how it turned out. I also built a damp box based on Bivens design for rusting the metal parts, It worked pretty well.

Thanks for looking.













« Last Edit: April 18, 2025, 01:10:31 AM by Brian Jordan »
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Online rich pierce

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2025, 03:44:55 AM »
Carving is cleanly executed. I’d like to see the cheekpiece side, too.
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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2025, 03:46:51 AM »
Looks like a nice job Brine .

Offline mountainman

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2025, 04:11:29 AM »
Good job on the engravings Brian, you did good for the first one! I know how challenging that can be!
Great looking gun!!

Offline flatsguide

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2025, 05:38:34 PM »
Nice work on the overall finish. I’d try for some curves in your nice engraving to mirror your excellent carving.
Cheers Richard

Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2025, 09:01:47 PM »
thats nice work
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Offline Martin S.

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2025, 03:17:18 AM »
I really like the carving and the engraving.  Well done!

Offline Snakeman

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2025, 08:33:46 PM »
Nice job

Offline Brian Jordan

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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2025, 01:14:06 AM »
Richard, I added a few pictures of the side plate. It's got some curves ;D
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Re: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures)
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2025, 10:41:38 PM »
  BRIAN; THATS A FINE LOOKING RIFLE