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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: gunmaker on August 13, 2014, 07:22:57 PM

Title: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: gunmaker on August 13, 2014, 07:22:57 PM
Heres what's on my bench.  .570 X 26" tapered round barrel.  Maple full stock from a block.  Chambers delux Siler lock.  Steel trim by me, except butt plate.  have a look and comments taken "mostly" anyway.  Click to see more pics.......Tom

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/Sharons%2024%20bore/DSCN0568_zpse6c4181e.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: cayres1955 on August 13, 2014, 11:53:51 PM
Too bad we don't have a "like" button on the forum. ;)
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Roaddog on August 14, 2014, 06:33:51 AM
Lookn real good Tom. I can't wate to see it when it's done. :rt th
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Riley/MN on August 16, 2014, 05:41:06 PM
Quote from: "cayres1955"
Too bad we don't have a "like" button on the forum. :hairy
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: gunmaker on August 21, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
Here it is.  3 lb. 15 oz. or 4 lb. 3 oz. with sling/swivels.......

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/Sharons%2024%20bore/P1030131_zps47683581.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: doggoner on August 21, 2014, 01:00:20 PM
That will make someone a GREAT everything gun for here in Mississippi. Shotgun for squirrels, doves, etc and a 58 cal round ball for deer, hogs, coyotes and the feral cats you find in the woods. Very nicely done Tom. It turned out pretty as do all your efforts in the gunmaking vein. Keep up the good work as it's fun to watch a master doing his thing so us less talented folks can watch and dream of things that could have been. Maybe in my next life????

doggoner
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Hanshi on August 21, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
As I mentioned somewhere else, I love it, I want it, I deserve it.....FOR FREE!
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: gunmaker on August 21, 2014, 03:11:53 PM
Free would be a VERY good price...This one is headed to a nice lady over in San Diego......Tom
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: prairie dog on August 21, 2014, 03:30:46 PM
That turned out nice!
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: rollingb on August 21, 2014, 04:32:33 PM
WOW,... I wouldn't mind havin' one 'bout like that myself!  :notworthy  :rt th
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Buzzard on August 21, 2014, 06:06:40 PM
Why in the world would you put a Siler lock on a fowler????  AAhhh beans!!!
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: cayres1955 on August 21, 2014, 08:08:20 PM
Outstanding...now there will be two lil Fuzees running around down here!
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: gunmaker on August 21, 2014, 08:23:57 PM
The lock was already on hand, AND it's one of the best available.  Fowler made by a German smith in  Pennsylvania before the Rev. war.....My thoughts anyhows...Tom
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Riley/MN on August 22, 2014, 10:05:03 AM
Nice little piece!
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: Roaddog on August 23, 2014, 07:14:15 AM
That is a dandy lookn fowler Tom. The light wieght will let that lucky lady carry and shoot it with ease.
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: cayres1955 on October 27, 2014, 08:57:19 PM
got to see this gun in action this weekend. Sharon used it to effect during the Stake shoot. Her team won of course.
Title: Re: 24 Bore short fowler
Post by: snake eyes on October 28, 2014, 07:43:03 AM
Guess that answers thoughts about how she shoots!

snake-eyes  :shake