Here is my contemporary Peter Neihart Lehigh rifle recently completed. I used a drawing from Eric Von Aschwege as a general guide for the architecture, then added the subtle step in the wrist. The guide for the carving, engraving & patchbox designs were from Neihart #17 on the KRA Lehigh disc. Most of the carving is incised and chip carving – I would say 80% with the rest being in relief. Neihart definitely had a unique carving and engraving style, almost sort of “folksy” for lack of a better term. However, I tend to believe that Mr. Neihart’s carving was a bit more than “a great day with the V chisel” and does represent some sort of meaning and/or symbolism. I left the sights a bit high for a Lehigh, but they will be filed at sight in.
Barrel – 44” 50 cal. Bobby Hoyt
Lock – Larry Zornes Classic
Triggerguard – Mike Brooks Lehigh
Buttplate – Reaves #13
All other parts were shop made by me
As always, critique and comments are welcome.
Thanks for looking. TommyG
Barrel – 44” 50 cal. Bobby Hoyt
Lock – Larry Zornes Classic
Triggerguard – Mike Brooks Lehigh
Buttplate – Reaves #13
All other parts were shop made by me
As always, critique and comments are welcome.
Thanks for looking. TommyG