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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 3, 2022 8:03:11 GMT -7
With the new year kicking off I wanted to share my new project gun. This particular rifle will have a simple Lancaster style stocked in curly ash. So far I've got the barrel dropped in, tang shaped and inlet, trigger plate made and inlet along with the large siler lock. A monumental amount of work left to be had!
A builders best friend!
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New build
Jan 3, 2022 8:14:48 GMT -7
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Post by paranger on Jan 3, 2022 8:14:48 GMT -7
Looking good as usual, Hawkeyes. Keep us posted!
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New build
Jan 3, 2022 8:41:57 GMT -7
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Post by brokennock on Jan 3, 2022 8:41:57 GMT -7
Another beauty on the way. Looks like you're off to a good start. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 3, 2022 8:46:18 GMT -7
Gentlemen, thank you. I'm rather excited about this one given it's a beautiful piece of curly ash. Hopefully she'll make to be one fine shooter.
Next planned step is to drill my lock bolts, make a side plate and then construct a trigger.
I'd like to do some simple carving but I remain somewhat nervous given it's ash and my carving skills are yet to be as I'd like. Thinking some simple incised lines and cheek work may be acceptable.
Forgot to mention she's a .54 Green Mountain barrel.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 3, 2022 15:43:10 GMT -7
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Post by Joe on Jan 23, 2022 17:56:59 GMT -7
Progress update ?
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 24, 2022 5:57:31 GMT -7
Slowly... I've been down with covid which has hit me rather hard. However I've been pressing on with small items. I did inlet the loop channels and drilled the barrel pin holes. I did manage a mishap when drilling one hole which I had to plug and fill... Nature of the beast at times. Should have trusted my intuition on my measurement but I rushed... Wanted to get inside.
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Post by Rodman on Feb 9, 2022 16:49:18 GMT -7
Now that you’re done with me you can get back to your stuff!
LOL!
RM
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New build
Feb 9, 2022 16:53:47 GMT -7
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Post by Rodman on Feb 9, 2022 16:53:47 GMT -7
I got a flint.40 in the mill at the moment that I’m having built. The next one (.62) I’m going to give it a shot.
Someday.
RM
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Post by hawkeyes on May 24, 2022 9:04:52 GMT -7
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Post by RyanAK on May 24, 2022 10:33:53 GMT -7
Looking great and giving me confidence. Good on ya, brother. Did you decide on a side plate? You said ‘schimmel’… butt plate or no?
Pretty wood is such a marvel.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 24, 2022 12:05:17 GMT -7
Looking great and giving me confidence. Good on ya, brother. Did you decide on a side plate? You said ‘schimmel’… butt plate or no? Pretty wood is such a marvel. Schimmel, "barn rifle" I plan on forgoing a buttplate/ side plate. My goal is to focus on the beauty of the curly ash. Dang thing is heavy with a straight wall barrel which I don't recommend, but I had the green mountain barrel sitting around. In short I'm not focusing on a showstopper, just a very well finished rifle gun with perdy wood. She'll have a nickel silver guard and a few silver inlays but nothing over the top.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 24, 2022 16:01:15 GMT -7
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 9, 2022 20:48:51 GMT -7
Well?! What’s happening in that shop?!
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 10, 2022 9:35:06 GMT -7
Well?! What’s happening in that shop?! Lots! I'm actually starting to apprentice under a well established horner from the horners guild so I'm actually setting up my shop to accommodate the endeavors. Horn work is an area I've wanted to focus for getting a quality period reproduction out there. A meant to be meeting out of the blue sparked the entire thing. I'm rather excited to say the least! Plan on getting the thimbles in this weekend. Side note, working to construct a simple pole lathe so I can begin turning plugs and turned horn ends.
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