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Offline Buffler Razz

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Finally Done!
« on: August 27, 2008, 01:46:25 PM »
Well, I finally got my first build done. Mark Silver Virginia Rifle from Jim Chambers. 58 cal Rice barrel.

I had a ball over the last few months and can not thank all here, especially Wyosmith and Captchee enough for the help. There were some very anxious moments as I stood before the gun, drill in hand, finger poised on the trigger telling myself" Ronnie, don't screw it up. If you miss drill that hole the new stock is gonna cost you $$$ and time!"

All in all, it came out way better than I had hoped for. There are a few flaws and mistakes, but I can certainly live with them since they are mine. She was made to be a shooter and hopefully will make meat this fall. I plan to start shooting her this weekend.
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Now that I have the bug, I need to figure out what to build next!
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2008, 01:51:39 PM »
She`s a beauty, nice gun and pics.  :hairy
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2008, 01:59:00 PM »
A good job for your first attempt it looks good.Now that you have the bug enjoy your first gun there is always time for another in the future.
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2008, 02:19:48 PM »
HA now that shines well done . now get her sighted in , seasons coming on fast
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2008, 04:05:52 PM »
That rifle is a pretty sight...
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2008, 04:08:28 PM »
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Now that I have the bug, I need to figure out what to build next!

Why heck, that's easy....build mine next!!  :laffing  :notworthy  If it shoots a good as it looks...you'll eat well this winter  ;)
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2008, 04:30:06 PM »
She's great!
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2008, 05:20:16 PM »
Ron, thats rite purdy it is!!!!!!! well done!
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2008, 05:42:57 PM »
Very nice job, I would never have known it was your first if you didn't say so.
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2008, 05:46:06 PM »
Buffler, what grade of wood is that considered, fancy or extra fancy??
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2008, 05:59:53 PM »
Very nice and did some nice carving as well
Wish I had the talent to do the simple carving
Fine job there Buff
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2008, 08:53:15 PM »
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Buffler, what grade of wood is that considered, fancy or extra fancy??

Brian,
That was the standard wood that Chambers sent. I paid a bit more for the wood patch box, but nothing else.
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2008, 09:03:33 PM »
Hey there Razz Nice Job :clap  :clap  :clap  Interesting twist on the carving around the Tang, Lock, and Side Plate.  What was the inspiration?
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2008, 09:42:04 PM »
Good job, BR! :hairy
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« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2008, 06:49:55 AM »
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Interesting twist on the carving around the Tang, Lock, and Side Plate.  What was the inspiration?

I wanted to add something but not too complicated or ornate since it was my first attempt. I looked at lots & lots of gun pictures online and in books. I liked the beavertails, was able to carve them on my try piece of wood and went with them.
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