Finished at long last...

[tnlonghunter]

...my ideal flintlock rifle. I started this just about a year ago from a Dunlap Isaac Haines kit. I put a lot of thought and tried several rifles to get familiar with their characteristics before deciding on the basics. It's a .50 with a 38" Rice barrel, Chambers Deluxe Siler lock and Davis triggers. It gives me the combination of barrel length, balance, weight, and overall versatility for caliber that I like best.

I used pictures of several Woodbury style rifles as inspiration in finding designs and trim that I liked, most particularly this one from Steve Davis (Steve Davis) and this one from Ian Pratt (Google Image Result for https://www.southernohioartisanworkshops.com/uploads/6/0/4/7/60477191/copy-2-of-img-3516-1_orig.jpg). Now, they're both master builders, and this is only my second build. So, I'll just say that I did the best I could and accept that execution of many small details is less-than-awesome. But, the while turned out greater than the sum of the parts, thankfully.

For the finish, I did AF followed by red mahogany stain and then rubbed back and sanded in 1 coat of tru oil and hand rubbed in 2 more. The metal is done with Birchwood Casey Brass Black.

Thanks to several folks here who gave me great guidance on shaping the stock, trigger issues, and patchbox closure. I might try my hand someday at engraving, but for now I'm just happy it's ready to go.

 

[Crow-Feather]

Nice. I'll try it out for you next Wednesday.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Beautiful job!

 

[Brokennock]

Well done.

 

[SOLANCO]

You have done very well!!

 

[APG]

Beautifully done.

 

[D.Summers]

Sweet!!

 

[1950DAVE]

That thing is so ugly I think you ought to send it to me at your cost and let me hide it in my closet until folks forget you built it. Then maybe I could bring it out and take credit for it. It really is a beautiful rifle. I love the black brass.
Dave

 

[leadhoarder]

I do not know how you guys can make something so nice.

 

[tnlonghunter]

Thanks for the compliments, y'all. @1950DAVE I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

@leadhoarder, there were many, many moments when I doubted whether I would be able to pull it off.

 

[Ajgall]

Beautiful rifle

 

[1950DAVE]

Thanks for the compliments, y'all. @1950DAVE I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

@leadhoarder, there were many, many moments when I doubted whether I would be able to pull it off.

Keeping my fingers crossed!
Dave

 

[Loja man]

Well done!! I love the feathers on the end of the check piece!!

 

[tnlonghunter]

Well done!! I love the feathers on the end of the check piece!!

Thanks. That was the part that grabbed my attention most off of the Davis rifle in that first link. While scroll-based designs are pretty, they've never quite been something I get really excited about. I didn't execute the feathers as cleanly as Steve, but I really liked his idea. He was a family friend for several years, and I got to handle several of his rifles during that time. I don't think I saw that one in person, but they all had a similar approach.

 

[jefair1]

Fantastic job. A rifle to be proud of.

 

[cliff lee]

fantastic looking rifle work of art, Congrats

 

[Mule333]

Congrats on your 2nd build! Looks awesome! Love the hunter star, cheek piece and carving. Nice patchbox too!

 

[Mule333]

For Deer hunting or just targets?

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Great job! You can be proud, carving and fore end work look great!

 

[Dave Dworshak]

All I can say is WOW!!