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14 years ago

Pennsylvania Rifle #2

Had a few minutes to spare so I put it in tonight, for viewing on Sunday.

Here is the Grand Daddy of the mini Pennsylvania Rifle.

This brought home the meat for Dinner.

The Stock is made from the same 120 year old Tiger Stripe Maple.

It was asked were how I acquired the Maple.

In the 70Âs I bought out all the Wood, German Workbenches and tools,

from a Furniture MakerÂs son.

His father had passed away and he was no longer going to make Furniture.

All the other Parts were hand fabricated , including the barrel. ( 42 inches long )

The only parts I bought were the Lock and Trigger Guard,

Only because I wanted them Engraved. by DixonÂs Muzzleloaders of Pa.

I did the engraving on the Patch Box and all other places..

Bottom shot, in the Trigger Area

Brass Patch Box area:

Cheekrest area:

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Top angle shot. Tang and Lock area:

Thimbles for the Pushrod are usually 2 inches long., 3 pieces.

Usually !!! But being unusual , I made it one piece, from front to back.,

using Brass tubing.

Scalloped in between the Thimbles.

Not too much Ornate Scrollwork on the Stock, but enough.

A couple of Acorns and Oak Leaves on the forestock.

Last Photo is the Lock , Trigger Guard and the last Thimble at the stock.

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ThatÂs all Folks !!!

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antiquesilver
14 years ago
I know nothing about guns, but I'm in awe of the superb workmanship that went into making this piece - that stock just begs to be held! Thanks for sharing.

DH will attest to the fact that I can pick out beautiful gun stock. While killing time waiting for him in a sporting goods store, I decided I really liked this used shotgun (based solely on the beauty of the wood) & rationalized I might like to shoot skeet. He laughed & got the salesman to tell me the price. It was a Purdy & the most expensive gun in the store! I never learned to shoot skeet but I know what fine quality looks like - & your gun has it.
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
" -----All the other Parts were hand fabricated , including the barrel.---"

I assume you are skilled in the use of metal turning lath and the technique of bronze casting?

A true Masterpiece!

I hope you don't mind I enhanced one picture for you to show the details better.

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dcarch
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starlightfarm
14 years ago
hawk... you are certainly a master craftsman. Is there anything that you can't do??!!

Thanks for sharing.... the wood is absolutely gorgeous! (Do you want to do the next remodel on my kitchen?!)
Rusty
14 years ago
There are no words that can adequately describe this. It is beautiful ! !

Please keep the pictures coming! And if anyone dares object because it is not food related, isn't that what the 'conversations' side is for?

Rusty
hawk307
Original Author
14 years ago
Antiquesilver:
You picked a " Purdy " ??? You do have good taste.
I laughed too, for awhile.

Dcarch:
Yes I do know metal working. I had a Lathe of my own.
Sold it to a friend down the road.

And I made Molds for odd shaped Ceramic pieces, when I was 15 yrs. old, for a Ceramic Studio.
That gave me some insight for Bronze Casting.

The Barrel was a seamless steam pipe, fitted with a 45 Cal. liner.
It was made Octagon on a Bridgeport.

The fancy brass piece behind the Barrel Tang, was cut from a scrap brass bathtub trap,
as were some other brass parts. The Patch Box was from flat brass stock.

The last Thimbleholder? that is embeded into the Forestock,
is made from a 50 Cal. Brass Casing.

The enhanced Photo looks great , thanks.

Starlight:

I'm Retired now and I might have my tools Gold Plated. LOL
hawk307
Original Author
14 years ago
Rusty:
We both Posted together. I missed your's.

Both of my Posts are food related !!!

The Mini Rifle was for very small game. lol

The Pennsylvania Rifle or later the Kentucky Rifle was used
for Hunting Game in the 1700's and into the 1800's.

The Game, Deer or whatever was prepared for the Dinner Table.

We talk about all kinds of devices for harvesting and preparing food, etc.
Rusty :
Have a " Good One " I don't know what ?
Maybe a Day or a Drink ? or maybe just, LOL !!!
Lou
claire_de_luna
14 years ago
I don't know anything about guns either, but like antiquesilver, I'm always drawn to the most expensive thing in a store. I guess I must have learned about quality, and simply know it when I see it.

I agree that gun begs to be touched! Lou, you're amazing.

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