Thx guys, I got timed out trying to post more pics here (puters @ work)... As far as particulars... I got a pre-carve from Dunlap woodcrafts, 54 cal swamped "c" barrel 38" long. Siler lock, Bivins bronze furniture. Curly maple stock, not sure about length of pull, 1/2 in cast off. I made the patchbox from scrap, also the vent liner and rear sight. Stock is stained with homebrew Aqua Fortis, so far 4 coats tung oil/walnut stain mix to darken and preserve and one rubbing with a paste varnish. I think I coulda put a bit more on(stain/oil) and may still do so. I tuned the lock for a better trigger feel, aged with BC super blue/bleach etch. Polished and heat blued all the lock and wood screws. I am not comfortable yet with my carving so I put a little brass wire around the patchbox and behind cheekpiece. I did most of this with little or no research or images to copy and since Ive found ALR I am realizing some of my errors (as far as traditional design goes) The purpose of this build was to create a "working" gun that is not meant to represent anything, but educate me on how they are constructed and fine tuned. I`m taking it out Sun to test and set sights, I`ll fill ya in on how it went......
...Kerry
You are hooked now, ya know........betcha can't stop with two!!
Dr TimBoone, I believe your right!! anyways, I was in a rush this AM,some of the pics could be better, when I have more time...