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B Shipman
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Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 04:00:39 AM »
Fancy Fordney. Just finished this the night before the CLA. New computer switching from PC to MAC. We'll see how it goes.
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B Shipman
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Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 04:01:57 AM »
Forgot one
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Stoner creek
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 04:09:21 AM »
Another wonderful piece of work from a legend in our sport. Great job Bill.
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Ed Wenger
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 04:19:00 AM »
So great to see your work again, Bill! Absolutely beautiful. You continue to be an inspiration! Best,
Ed
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Ed Wenger
smylee grouch
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 05:25:13 AM »
Agree, Top Shelf work.
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sqrldog
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 05:44:18 AM »
Bill, that is one fine rifle. Fordney would be proud to put his name on it.
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Curtis
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August 15, 2025, 05:47:30 AM »
Another impeccable piece of art, Bill!!
Curtis
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Curtis Allinson
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smart dog
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 01:53:26 PM »
Magnificent piece!!
dave
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Rolf
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 02:35:31 PM »
Very impressive work!! Beautiful rifle.
Best regards
Rolf
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Daryl
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 06:08:49 PM »
Bill what can I say? Absolutely stunning.
That is a "BEST IN SHOW" rifle, as would be expected.
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Daryl
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JTR
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 06:38:03 PM »
That's a beauty of a rifle! And nice photography too.
John
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John Robbins
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August 15, 2025, 06:53:51 PM »
Exceptional rifle Bill, very well done.
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Jim Parker
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mountainman
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 15, 2025, 07:27:36 PM »
I was fortunate to see this beautiful rifle at the CLA show!
Bill was kind enough to explain the details of his work. Great work Bill!!
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Dutch
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August 15, 2025, 07:36:03 PM »
Oh my goodness, a very fine creation. The dedication to your craft is evident!
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gusd
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August 15, 2025, 08:02:15 PM »
Another Great job Bill.
Gus
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StevenV
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August 16, 2025, 03:34:03 AM »
nothing short of , exceptional and a gun that moves the emotions. What a piece of art, nice Bill
Steve
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Martin S.
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August 16, 2025, 04:57:27 AM »
That is stunning! Very nice engraving and details.
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scottmc
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August 16, 2025, 08:25:07 PM »
Nobody builds a Fordney better than Bill. Nice job Bill!
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Tim Crosby
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August 16, 2025, 09:57:19 PM »
Haven't missed a step, Beautiful as always.
Tim
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Ky-Flinter
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 17, 2025, 10:30:50 PM »
I got to handle it at Stoner Creek's picnic, so eat your hearts out guys!
That's a great rifle Bill. Glad you got pictures figured out on that new Mac!
Ron
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Ron Winfield
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B Shipman
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 18, 2025, 05:50:41 AM »
Thanks for the compliments guys.
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L T Grey
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Re: Fancy Fordney
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August 18, 2025, 09:18:50 PM »
Wonderful craftsmanship and a beautiful rifle Bill!
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J. Talbert
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August 19, 2025, 01:18:29 AM »
I also got to see it up close and personal at Wayne’s.
It does not disappoint!
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Jeff
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