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Traditional Firearms => Flintlock Long Guns => Topic started by: medbill on April 26, 2009, 10:19:48 PM

Title: MY Steve Zihn Fancy Hawken Half Stock .62 cal HOLY SMOKES
Post by: medbill on April 26, 2009, 10:19:48 PM
Just in time for a season of shooting and hunting season this fall. Boy I can't wait Wyosmith REALLY blew me away with this one.  There are a couple really personal touches done and Steve did a great job, I gave the artist a free hand and he did not disappoint.  I can't wait to get my paws on it!

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/medbill/muzzleloaders/Zihnfancyhawkenfullrightside.jpg)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/medbill/muzzleloaders/Zihnfancyhawkenleftside.jpg)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/medbill/muzzleloaders/Zihnfancyhawkenfullrightsideclose.jpg)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/medbill/muzzleloaders/Zihnfancyhawkenpatchboxcloseup.jpg)
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Post by: BEAVERMAN on April 26, 2009, 10:24:02 PM
Thats a sweatheart for sure!
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Post by: nessy357 on April 26, 2009, 10:26:23 PM
Wow ! beeeeoootiful ! Very talented craftsman,
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Post by: ridjrunr on April 26, 2009, 10:32:09 PM
Beauty !! What stain and finish is on this gun?  congrats  :lt th
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Post by: medbill on April 26, 2009, 10:40:12 PM
I don't know but I did ask for an orange/reddish color with dark stripes.  I'm a happy hunter for sure.
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Post by: Uncle Russ on April 26, 2009, 11:07:51 PM
WOW! Right down to the caliber....what a beauty!  :bow

Uncle Russ...
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Post by: doulos on April 26, 2009, 11:40:50 PM
That is awesome!
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Post by: jtwodogs on April 27, 2009, 12:22:08 AM
I, we stand in awe, of his craftsmanship
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Post by: rollingb on April 27, 2009, 12:51:01 AM
Beautiful riflegun!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap
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Post by: Chairslayer on April 27, 2009, 02:00:53 AM
That gun is ALMOST too pretty to shoot. Almost. The man does some fine work, for sure.
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Post by: Roaddog on April 27, 2009, 06:22:36 AM
That is beautiful gun and I know it will be a grate huntin partner.
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Post by: Spotted Bull on April 27, 2009, 06:30:10 AM
absolutely amazing!!
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Post by: woodman on April 27, 2009, 11:42:07 AM
All of the rifles and fowlers of Wyosmith's that I have seen , have been works of art. Even his plain jane ones like Harry Harpoons are a pleasure to hold and shoot.
  Woodman
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Post by: SquirrelHeart on April 27, 2009, 02:27:18 PM
Very Nice!  How long is your barrel? And what caliber did you go with?
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Post by: SquirrelHeart on April 27, 2009, 05:06:24 PM
It certainly is a dream gun, and not just limited to elk, moose and bear hunters!
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Post by: snake eyes on May 01, 2009, 03:40:28 AM
Quote from: "Wyosmith"
It's got a 34" tapered barrel in .62 cal with Forsyth rifling.
:shake
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Post by: tg on May 03, 2009, 10:36:32 AM
I don't think you could find a nicer looking gun
the cap/patch boxis located absolutely perfectly for asthetics top notch all the way, and I am not a halfstock kind of guy but that one does catch your eye, congrats Medbill and nice work Wyosmith.
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Post by: medbill on May 03, 2009, 09:21:42 PM
Thanks TG, its as pretty in person if not a little more.  What looks like bright silver has a nice french grey patina to it.  At least the best way I can describe it.  Fine gun and I'll post some targets when I get to the range with it.
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Post by: melsdad on May 04, 2009, 06:47:06 AM
Very nice rifle, wish it were mine!!
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Post by: rickd on June 21, 2009, 10:04:40 PM
Wondering if he ever got to the range with the rifle