Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: Feltwad on March 23, 2018, 03:15:20 AM

Title: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Feltwad on March 23, 2018, 03:15:20 AM

I have just finished restoring three English Percussion gun , these were not in too bad of a state  most of the work was  cosmetic  with  removing grime and rust . The cases required more work has some of the linings were moth eating and broken petitions . Enclosed are the images .
Feltwad

10 bore by Deane-Adams-Deane.
(https://preview.ibb.co/iOpOuc/100_2158.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dzkwEc)
14 bore by Harrison
(https://preview.ibb.co/mGdu0H/100_2155.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ki2MfH)
A French 18 bore {Notice the shutter spring on the shot  Flask ,mistake.
(https://preview.ibb.co/i3qrfH/100_2160.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g75P0H)

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: rollingb on March 23, 2018, 08:21:27 AM

Each of the doubles cleaned up real nice :applaud,.... and you did great job on restoring their cases. :hairy

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Two Steps on March 23, 2018, 08:39:17 AM

Feltwad, you sure do come up with some very interesting and beautiful old firearms!

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Bigsmoke on March 23, 2018, 04:02:33 PM

Well sir, as usual, you did a magnificent job.  Bravo!

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 23, 2018, 04:57:09 PM

Very nice! Always interesting to see the projects you do.  :hairy

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: prairie dog on March 23, 2018, 05:14:30 PM

Wow!  those are nice.

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Hank in WV on March 23, 2018, 05:31:30 PM

Love the carving on the third one.

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Winter Hawk on March 23, 2018, 10:12:26 PM

Justy Lovely!

-Kees-

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Feltwad on March 24, 2018, 04:40:19 AM

Thank you chaps for the kind response  it is nice to be appreciated .
Feltwad

Title: Re: English Shotguns Resoration
Post by: Hanshi on March 24, 2018, 02:07:17 PM

Excellent job and well worth the effort.   :hairy :toast