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Offline Pete G.

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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2010, 02:34:26 AM »

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I've got a 6-yr-old who might want it.

Wacha gotta get for it?
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Finally got some pics, but can't figure out how to get them posted. Specs on the rifle are OAL 50", LOP 12-3/4" weight about 5 lbs. If you are interested I'll email them to you.

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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2010, 07:19:46 AM »
  I myself maybe interested If you don't get rid of it first . let me kn                  RICH

Offline Larry Luck

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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2010, 06:35:04 PM »
Photos of Pete's rifle:








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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2010, 05:05:32 AM »
Ron Borron sells a drawing of a Wm H Keller boy's rifle. Ron took the measurements from the original rifle. The drawings are exact size and very nicely done.
Ron Borron
496 Village Drive
Bargersville, IN 46106

Just another possible choice.
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Offline FALout

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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2010, 06:27:02 PM »
I built a smaller rifle, still have it.  I salvaged a .38cal barrel someone had messed up the breech on.   Shortened it, but I should have gone even more since kids still have trouble shooting it offhand.  Used a pistol flintlock on it, stock out of cherry since it's lighter then most wood, cut down a buttplate to fit propotion wise.  Easy enough to do.  Yes, at one time .38's were out there, you just need a mold to match.
Bob

Offline bdixon

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Re: kids rifle
« Reply #30 on: March 04, 2010, 07:50:52 PM »
I am going to Jim Chambers Kit assembly class in May to build his little fellers kit for my Wife/
Son and will let you know how that works out.  The plans are to be fancy cherry wood with 34 inch swamped barrel for balance.



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