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Online Rob DiStefano

M&H .45 Rifle
« on: November 18, 2015, 06:44:09 PM »
Late 18th, early 19th century flinter "poor boy" barn rifle built by Keb at Muskrat & Holland.

Maple stock with just a little bit o' curl to it, Siler Germanic lock, GM barrel, Davis double set triggers, bolts 'n' washers for the off lock side, brass trigger guard and pipes.  No other furniture - sparse and sturdy, a working famer's rifle.  My job is to finish the stock - final sand, stain, seal.  The barrel and lock will be allowed to patina on their own, as probably would be the pc case with such a firearm.

Keb ships 'em right ...




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Offline Roaddog

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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2015, 07:11:56 AM »
That will Keep ya out of mischif for a while. I can't wate to see it when your all done.
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2015, 08:26:57 AM »
rfd,
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2015, 08:50:42 AM »
That's going to be a nice one, can't wait to see the finished product :hairy
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2015, 09:08:54 AM »
think i'm gonna go with the laurel mountain stain i have on hand.  

will try a blend of lancaster maple with a touch of walnut and see how it look in the barrel channel first.
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Offline Keb

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2015, 09:51:47 AM »
I'm glad you are happy with it. I shot it a little and it goes off fast. This in-the-white gun was a one time deal I just happened to have on hand when Rob inquired about a rifle. His timing was perfect. I never sell guns in the white but Rob is a luthier so he knows a little something about finishing wood.
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Offline Hanshi

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2015, 03:34:15 PM »
Anything to keep you off the street  :toast
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2015, 04:44:52 PM »
Oh, guess I didn't comment when I first saw this. I'm watchin though....
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2015, 01:24:11 PM »
Betcha I know how you're going to spend your holiday season!
Looking forward to seeing more on this fun project.

Uncle Russ...
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2016, 07:28:03 PM »
eons seemed to have slithered by since this li'l boomer arrived and finally i got my act togethered and got 'er all slathered up with stain and a few rubbed in resin clear coats.  

hope to maiden her next week.







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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2016, 08:09:23 PM »
[size=150]PUUUUURTY!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]  :)
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Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2016, 05:30:36 AM »
WOW! 8)
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Offline Keb

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2016, 08:12:45 AM »
It looks great, Rob.
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Offline One Shot

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2016, 01:52:00 AM »
Excellent job, very nice indeed....
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Offline RonC

Re: M&H .45 Rifle
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2016, 11:02:39 PM »
The stain really brought out an outstanding grain! Very nice.
What finish and stain did you use?
Thanks,
Ron
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