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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: gunmaker on April 11, 2013, 07:10:25 PM

Title: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 11, 2013, 07:10:25 PM
A .570 cal. "Trekker" gun in progress for a client here in Las Vegas.  He wants something light to pack but with some knock down power.  It has an L.C.  Smith 26" bbl. from Numrich co.  Chamber's late Ketland flintlock, A nice block of Oregon maple from Cecil Fredi in LV, iron trim--mostly by me except for pipes & butt plate. Target weight is 4 pounds !  with sling.   ....Tom

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD5_zps158cd925.jpg) (http://http)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD6_zps1f248be3.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: sse on April 11, 2013, 09:48:57 PM
Wow, you just don't stop...!  Impressive...!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: rollingb on April 11, 2013, 10:16:49 PM
That should turn out to be a sweet little smoothie.  :rt th
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Uncle Russ on April 12, 2013, 12:09:30 AM
:evil:

What you need most is a heart!
 :rotf  :bow

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: ridjrunr on April 12, 2013, 02:44:38 AM
Great bunch of pictures in yer album,thanks for the look.
That would be one dandy grouse gun  :rt th
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 12, 2013, 11:44:50 AM
I guess I can't help myself.  I was born to do this---That's just the way my circuits are wired.  I WAS a classical oil painter in another life.  I just need to create---Something!  The French painter Auguste' Renoir Had arthritis so bad at age 92 his assistant tied the brushes to his hand !! Quit is not an option.  My wife thinks crazy doesn't begin to describe my life.   Oh well--some more pic's   ....Tom
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 12, 2013, 12:10:13 PM
Wet the wood---nice.

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD21_zps3e448bff.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 12, 2013, 12:12:04 PM
Wet the wood---nice.  I don't know what happened here....
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: sse on April 12, 2013, 12:39:40 PM
Can't wait to see the finish you put on that beauty...
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 13, 2013, 06:09:24 PM
Rod groove drill set up

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD37_zps41512e74.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 13, 2013, 06:14:00 PM
Lock & tgr/grd on gun

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD32_zpse038c491.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 13, 2013, 06:16:38 PM
Finish is going to be a medium dark brown with red undertones.  I've used it for years & it really makes curly maple POP !!!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 14, 2013, 11:26:32 AM
Butt plate on her.

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD18_zps7f49680d.jpg) (http://http)

Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 16, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
Wrist inlay.
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 16, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Rear sling button (license plate screw)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD28_zps652d60fd.jpg) (http://http)

Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 16, 2013, 09:47:01 PM
Steel scroll side plate, engraved (sorta)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD36_zpsa9742b7b.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: rollingb on April 17, 2013, 12:11:39 AM
Looooookkin gooooodd!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :rt th
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 17, 2013, 11:41:14 AM
Slight design change, he wants a patch box now !!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 17, 2013, 11:52:32 AM
Pretty much whole gun ready for sand/stain/seal.....
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: bowcrazy on April 17, 2013, 12:31:57 PM
very nice, tom. I like it!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: rollingb on April 17, 2013, 12:42:52 PM
Quote from: "bowcrazy"
very nice, tom. I like it!
I do too!  :rt th  :hey-hey
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Riley/MN on April 17, 2013, 03:11:34 PM
Quote from: "gunmaker"
Pretty much whole gun ready for sand/stain/seal.....

Waitin ta see her!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Hanshi on April 17, 2013, 03:27:49 PM
That's some very fine work.  Keep posting!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: rickevans on April 20, 2013, 06:38:57 PM
Wow...looks so simple when YOU do it!  That will be a fine smooth bore!
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 22, 2013, 01:15:05 AM
Put finishing touches on her today, along with fighting a cold !! Take a look.

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD651_zps2ad74916.jpg) (http://http)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD51_zps40d74dd5.jpg) (http://http)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/DDs%20%2024%20Bore%20Trade%20gun%20%20March%202013/th_DD48_zps38dfc3fd.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Uncle Russ on April 22, 2013, 01:53:33 AM
Nice job, Tom  :notworthy

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Captchee on April 22, 2013, 08:41:05 AM
i agree , looks real nice  :hairy
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: Riley/MN on April 22, 2013, 10:13:24 AM
Very Nice! Thanks for sharin.
Title: Re: Yet another mini-musket
Post by: gunmaker on April 22, 2013, 10:41:27 AM
Any time, thanks for the kind words.  Have most of the parts for a 28 bore X 36" bbl. fowler, but won't be able to get at her until maybe august.  Stay tuned.  Still have to complete the 16 long tom. A flint conversion to a .32 squirrel rifle and some odds & ends.   ....Tom