Amazing BP rifle

[kingsax26]

Hey all, I recently came into possession of a BP rifle that was started years ago and never finished..It has had the major stuff done ( barrel inletting and lock inletting) and some basic stock shaping...however the trigger needs to be inletted and the stock given final shape....does anyone know of someone who does this ? I can do t he final finishing but lack the tools and know how to get the rifle any further..any help would be greatley appreciated

 

[jdkerstetter]

Could you have found a more misleading title for your post? :shake: Just curious. Enjoy, J.D.

 

[nchawkeye]

Amazing....

 

[TinStar]

Pics would help. Why not try to do it yourself?

TinStar
Soli Deo Gloria!

 

[Vaino]

Some pics would help a lot. Any IDs on any of the parts? You'd get more responses if pics were posted...otherwise it is indeed a "pig in the poke"......Fred

 

[kingsax26]

LOL i guess it is misleading its not really amazing ...but t he wood sure is ! So i pretty much need the trigger and trigger guard inletted and final shaping for the forarm....and that pretty much it

 

[kaintuck]

looks to be 80hrs worth of work maybe~lots of folks here can finish her.....I have 3 projects going now, or I would volunteer.

very nice grain!

 

[kingsax26]

well if anyone is interested in finishing her ...(Her name is LUCY) im open to suggestions

 

[Robby]

Hope you find someone that will do that wood justice. I could be wrong but it looks to be an exceptional piece of English Walnut. Good Luck!!!
Robby

 

[Claude Mathis]

LOL i guess it is misleading ...

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/241896/

 

[ohio ramrod]

Amazing Grain, How sweet the sight that saved a ..... :bow:

 

[Col. Batguano]

Another case of "wood envy" sparked by the internet. :grin:

 

[kingsax26]

lol well then you dont want to see the piece of presentation grade quilted maple i have leaning in the corner.... :blah: it makes the walnut look like cork board :shocked2: Its amazing how things fall into your lap when u least expect it

 

[Zonie]

When I see wood like that I'm certain the first thing out of peoples mouth when they see the finished gun is going to be.......,

"Nice Wood"! :rotf:

(It's a inside gun builders joke if you didn't know.)

 

[Only Round]

Doesn't look like too much work is left! Inlet trigger & trigger guard, shape forearm and add nosecap, shape lock panels, polish, sand and stain. Couldn't take more than 15-20 hours max. I could do it but I'm halfway across the country from you!
And yes, BEAUTIFUL wood. :grin:

 

[Rifleman1776]

it looks to be an exceptional piece of English Walnut.

No. It is an "amazing" piece of English walnut. :wink:
Finishing the rifle does need the hand of an experienced builder. Would be a shame to screw up that rifle.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Both beautiful.
I prefer the English walnut one.
Don't let the final builder hide that figure with too dark a stain. Happens a lot. Some folks don't think it is right unless it looks like a Hershey bar.