Author Topic: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures) (Read 2220 times)

Brian Jordan · « **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

. 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.

rich pierce · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2025, 03:44:55 AM »

Carving is cleanly executed. I’d like to see the cheekpiece side, too.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2025, 03:46:51 AM »

Looks like a nice job Brine .

mountainman · « **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!!

flatsguide · « **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

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2025, 09:01:47 PM »

thats nice work

Martin S. · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2025, 03:17:18 AM »

I really like the carving and the engraving. Well done!

Snakeman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2025, 08:33:46 PM »

Nice job

Brian Jordan · « **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

yip · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2025, 10:41:38 PM »

BRIAN; THATS A FINE LOOKING RIFLE

hawkeye · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2025, 11:28:37 AM »

Indeed you did a nice job sir

flatsguide · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2025, 04:02:23 AM »

Nice lines on that side plate. It’s not easy to get those nice even thin lines…thumbs up!
Cheers Richard

Seth Isaacson · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2025, 04:28:27 PM »

Love it!

Daryl · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2025, 06:24:48 PM »

That rifle will look better and better, after it's been handled and shot a bunch.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2025, 04:52:40 AM »

Some people dont like " dark " rifles but I DO.

Did you have any special problems installing double triggers?

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2025, 05:18:38 PM »

Great job, Brian - something to really proud of.

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2025, 07:42:33 PM »

Thanks everyone!

Smylee, the set triggers were really not a problem. You basically have to glue a piece of maple in the trigger plate inlet and inlet the triggers in like you would in a blank build. The set trigger does need a little heating and bending, and the guard needs modified a little as well.

Clark Badgett · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2025, 08:37:10 PM »

I like everything about it.

Joe R · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2025, 01:05:25 AM »

Very nice gun. I particularly like the look of the carving in the whole cheek piece area.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2025, 02:27:11 AM »

Thanks Brian for your process run down. Sounds like a good plan.

Daryl · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2025, 05:55:12 AM »

I like the dark wood as well, Brian. If I might make a suggestion, have a gander at Joe R's muzzle treatment.
If I were you, I'd emulate that using the end of my thumb, some emery or wet/dry paper. It will only take a
minute or so to spruce up your crown.

Bigmon · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2025, 04:33:41 PM »

Hi Brian, A pleasure meeting you last evening. Very nice work on this rifle.

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Author Topic: Colonial rifle I just finished (added a few pictures) (Read 2220 times)