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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: mvan52 on February 06, 2014, 10:06:00 AM

Title: Latest long rifle build
Post by: mvan52 on February 06, 2014, 10:06:00 AM
I have been reading through the posts for a few years now and finally decided to post some pics. Here are some photos of my latest build.
Title: Re: Latest long rifle build
Post by: Spotted Bull on February 06, 2014, 10:35:34 AM
Very nice! Wish I had that talent!
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Post by: Bigsmoke on February 06, 2014, 12:16:50 PM
Nice.
Have not seen a rifle with a secondary patch box like yours before.  What is it used for?
John
Title: Re: Latest long rifle build
Post by: mvan52 on February 06, 2014, 05:35:23 PM
I made it just big enough for an extra flint. Instead of digging around for one in the main patch box and fumbling through my tow and jag. It works really well. I only saw one pic of one out of all my books while researching and it was by Dunmire or something close to that spelling. It is sort of unique.
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Post by: Hanshi on February 06, 2014, 05:48:24 PM
You did a beautiful job on that lovely girl.
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Post by: Uncle Russ on February 06, 2014, 06:02:03 PM
Very nice!
 :hairy

I really like this rifle, you blended that brass "just right" in my eyes!
What caliber is she?

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: Latest long rifle build
Post by: mvan52 on February 06, 2014, 07:40:03 PM
.45 cal.
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Post by: Roaddog on February 07, 2014, 07:12:19 AM
very fine work sir. My hats off to you.  :rt th
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Post by: sse on February 07, 2014, 09:46:49 AM
That's a beauty... :bl th up
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Post by: Riley/MN on February 07, 2014, 10:50:04 AM
Looks like right nice work to me...
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Post by: Blackbruin on February 07, 2014, 09:19:41 PM
Far as I can tell very nicely done, I have seen one original with a similar double patch box, it was unmarked and very rough. I haven't seen the owner in years.
Title: Re: Latest long rifle build
Post by: sse on February 08, 2014, 12:51:08 PM
One of the neatest things about these builds is how you can make them just so, like no other rifle...
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Post by: wattlebuster on February 08, 2014, 01:35:01 PM
You do good work :hairy
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Post by: Captchee on February 09, 2014, 07:38:31 AM
Nicely done
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Post by: oakspring on May 13, 2014, 10:59:29 AM
Brilliant and well done on the second patch box! I may have to borrow that idea on my build.
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Post by: Blueridger on May 13, 2014, 11:12:54 AM
That is a gorgeous rifle.
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Post by: Bioprof on May 13, 2014, 11:32:11 AM
Those pierced patch boxes are fun to inlet, aren't they?   Nice job.
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Post by: Don B on May 17, 2014, 11:20:28 PM
Nice!
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 18, 2014, 12:55:47 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: sackettboys on May 19, 2014, 09:44:16 PM
Outstanding job!