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Thank you Sir.
I humbly appreciate the compliment. Mr. Schippers is the one I credit taking a newbie under his wing. What a joy it is to watch him work.
 
Well - so it can be done - you can make a sow's ear into a silk purse :thumbsup:
 
It started out as a 'Pennsylvania' rifle. Was a work in progress but the pictures do it no justice. I am not bragging but the comparison is more amazing as Mr. Schippers guidance was immeasurable. :bow: :bow: :bow:
The dark stain and many coats of hand rubbing. I am astounded at the transformation.
 
What a transformation, nice work! Based on the patch box style and comb before it was cut down (and that it was made by Traditions)it appears to be the Shenandoah model. Is that correct?
 
The barrel had 'Pennsylvania' stamped on it. The patch box is a bit ostentatious but Traditions had wood through the brass so I left it. But still needs a bit o' engraving...not sure about that yet....lol
 
I think Traditions still uses that ostentatious (I love that word) patch box on the Shenandoah, or at least used to - they may not be making that model anymore. Send pictures if you choose to do some engraving. I for one would like to see what you do with that as well.
 
I dont see what the big deal is .....I can find a laundry list of things wrong.... starting at: NONE.. ....well thats about it actually. That rifle went from Zero to Hero in a huryy. Fantast9ic job.!!
 

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