What's the inference, fellas? Too ornate? I think, from what our mutual friend says, he is building it in a way that he wil be proud of it and I won't just like it, I'll cherish it and create a family heirloom out of it. Son is chomping at the bit to shoot it. He'll get to shoot it with the builder before I will.
Thank you for your opinion.I don't care for it but its ok by me if you do.
Where did you get this info? Patchboxes had nothing to do with the things you noted. Completely wrong. Also, german silver wasn't used until the 1840s or 50s. I certainly won't get in his way. LOL.
Yes, I get it. I did it full time for a living for 37 years.
Wow. Have you posted pics of your work anywhere? Love to see what a long time builder has done.
mikebrooksflintlocks.com will give you a small sampling of what I do/did. Just short of 400 guns total. I might just get past 400 yet though!
Wow! Your work is spectacular too. Small sampling is not emough. if I am anywhere near New Liberty in the future, I'll bring it over. I've been back and forth on I-80 four times in the last six years. I will never travel long distance by car again without it.
If I ever get there! My body started to fall apart on a regular basis in 2015 , production has been way down since then. Only built 3 in 2017. Haven't made one in a year now. Hopefully I'll get back at it this summer. Depends how the fish are biting.
That's all that really matters. What it means to you is more important than what another's opinion is.
