UPDATE 01/21/10: LEGACY - My Flint Lock Rifle is finished
- Thread starter Ohio Outdoorsman
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Absolutley awesome work! Inletting is fantastic. Lines are perfect. Just enough decoration to be tasteful. Simple elegance. I own two custom longrifles and am building my own smoothie. I hunt almost exclusively with flintlocks. Tons of fun and awesome rifles. Congrats on a great job. All the above recommendations would make good names, but I think it would be better to let the rifle tell you her name.
OP
Ohio Outdoorsman
Absent Comrade
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. It was a great learning experience and well worth the hundreds of hours it took.
I built a custom stand for it this morning and it now sits on top of the fireplace, Wife's orders, she said no to putting it in the safe.
Now I just need to get it sighted in and ready for deer hunting
MJR: it's 45 caliber
Bmhiii: All 3 names sound good, going to take my time on the name.
Been thinking of "LEGACY"
My 9 year old Granddaughter wants "Grace" her middle name
Gizamo: I plan to try it out during our Muzzleloader deer season in January.
I built a custom stand for it this morning and it now sits on top of the fireplace, Wife's orders, she said no to putting it in the safe.
Now I just need to get it sighted in and ready for deer hunting
MJR: it's 45 caliber
Bmhiii: All 3 names sound good, going to take my time on the name.
Been thinking of "LEGACY"
My 9 year old Granddaughter wants "Grace" her middle name
Gizamo: I plan to try it out during our Muzzleloader deer season in January.
Beaver
Member
In my opinion, you have made a legacy for your family. What an outstanding piece. My congratulations and respect for all your hard work.
LouisianaJoe
Member
As someone who has built a Muzzleloader, I can relate to the tasks that you had to do to complete this work of art.
I did a lot of research on the rifle that I built about 20 years ago. I tried to make mine match that which was made in the late 1700's. Mine is considered a Tennessee poor boy's squirrel rifle. It has .36 caliber 43" Douglas barrel. I used iron furniture and I used Siler lock castings that allowed me to swap the flintlock with a percussion lock. I actually hardened the frizzen myself. I spent over 800 hours building this and it was a lesson in the history of building firearms.
I did a lot of research on the rifle that I built about 20 years ago. I tried to make mine match that which was made in the late 1700's. Mine is considered a Tennessee poor boy's squirrel rifle. It has .36 caliber 43" Douglas barrel. I used iron furniture and I used Siler lock castings that allowed me to swap the flintlock with a percussion lock. I actually hardened the frizzen myself. I spent over 800 hours building this and it was a lesson in the history of building firearms.
scoutsdad
Member
Now I have to sue you, because I feel so inadequate. I will settle for your flintlock.
Just beautiful.
Just beautiful.
that is definetly BEE U T FUL!!!
I read that during the revolutionary war there was a battle on some hill in the Carolinas' and a American soldier was gonna take a shot at the English general, as he hoisted his rifle (which he had named after his wife as was the custom) to his shoulder he said" well lets see what ol' "sweet lips " can do".
(maybe youd better consult with your better half before you pick a name)
I read that during the revolutionary war there was a battle on some hill in the Carolinas' and a American soldier was gonna take a shot at the English general, as he hoisted his rifle (which he had named after his wife as was the custom) to his shoulder he said" well lets see what ol' "sweet lips " can do".
(maybe youd better consult with your better half before you pick a name)
Smilin-buddha
Member
Work of art
Aussie44
Member
Steve,That is a work of art Mate.
Ken
Ken
wildfiresrozes
Member
Beautiful!
DGNY
Member
Rifle finished
Absolutely stunning. I vote for "Amazing Grace", in tribute to your family and to your skill!
Regards,
Dyson
Absolutely stunning. I vote for "Amazing Grace", in tribute to your family and to your skill!
Regards,
Dyson
OLDFED
Member
Sir...you are an artist! Well done!!!!!!!
BarbC
Member
It's truly exquisite.
michael thornton
Member
thats fine! i always wanted one in 32 cal, you took alot of time on that and it shows!
ingmansinc
US Veteran
It is really a beautiful piece of work. I enjoyed the link and thanks for the post. Only you really know how much work was involved. A labor of love.
Wheelgunner840
Member
Outstanding!!! That may be one of the most beautiful rifles that I have ever seen!
(Oh, BTW, you put the front sight on backwards!!!)
I am guessing that the front sight is exactly how it was historically designed. I am just funnin' with ya!
Seriously beautiful work. I am in awe.
WG840
(Oh, BTW, you put the front sight on backwards!!!
)I am guessing that the front sight is exactly how it was historically designed. I am just funnin' with ya!
Seriously beautiful work. I am in awe.
WG840
That is just spectacular! I would call it "Priceless".
K38
Member
Very nice except the lock is on the wrong side for me. The gun is very elegant and I like the butt plate, it looks like it would be comfortable to shoot unlike some of the more curved variety I see. I like the silver fittings to. Very classy all around.
Dwight
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