New Rifle

[2thdoc]

I've had the parts for this one laying around for about a year. Decided Sept. 25th to start working on it. Wanted to get it done so I could use it during Ky's early muzzleloader deer season Oct. 15th. Working nights and weekends on it, had it ready to shoot Oct. 10th. Nothing fancy, all iron/steel furniture; 45cal 36" 13/16 GM barrel. Points and shoulders very well; shoots well too. With my old bifocal eyes seeing the sights is a problem, so I put a Marbles fiber optic sight on the front ::. Looks like a little orange ball of fire.

 

[soggy]

:front: Very nice, you don't waste any time do ya? Best of luck during the deer season
Soggy :front:

 

Nice lines and wood...hope it shoots as good as it looks! You can be proud of it (even with the sights!)

 

[rudy parnell]

That's a beautiful gun. It looks like you are ready, set, go. Good luck and be sure and let us in on your adventure. adios!

 

[Bob J]

That's a nice lookin' flintlock! :front: :front:

 

[thomas]

Good looking gun! :hatsoff:

Thomas

 

[DGeraths]

What kind of stain and finish did you use on the stock. It looks to have some really great color in the stock.

 

[SavageArcher]

That's one attractive shootin' iron you made. :hatsoff: I hope it gives you many years of enjoyment and makes plenty of meat as well.

 

[KyLongbeard]

A very fine looking rifle you have.

 

[shmrck1]

2thdoc,
Great job! Very nice looking wood :imo:
snake-eyes :applause:

 

[MikeChapin]

Great looking rifle. I'm partial to the simple lines and plain look. It always looks like it means business with no frills.

 

[bshultz]

She's a beauty! :hatsoff: :thumbsup:

 

[2thdoc]

Thanks for the compliments fellows. This one was kind of a rush job, so I could have it ready for deer season. This is the fourth one I've built; sure got it done a lot faster than the first one I ever tackled. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, however. I used Laurel Mountain Forge American Walnut stain on the stock. Finish is boiled linseed oil, first several applications cut 50% with mineral spirits.
Early muzzleloader season has come and gone; didn't shoot at any deer. Took a rushed shot at a coyote and never touched a hair. Oct 15-16 was a gourgeous weekend weather-wise in Western Ky and it was nice just to be out in the woods.

 

[SavageArcher]

The more I look at your rifle the more I like it. What style or pattern is the stock based on? When it comes to long rifles I'm pretty ignorant to the differant variations. But I could see myself with something similar someday, at least I hope so.

 

[TRIN]

Great looking rifle. :thumbsup: :RO:

 

[2thdoc]

The stock is a John Armstrong from Track of the Wolf.
The following components were also used:
Buttplate
Toe Plate
Lock
Side Plate
Breech Plug
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Thimbles (Steel)
Nose Cap (from Muzzleloader Builders supply)
Touch Hole Liner
Rear Sight
Front Sight

 

[2thdoc]

Correction, wrong buttplate listed, should be This One

 

[TFoley]

That rifle is just plain beautiful - no ifs or buts about it. I would give a lot to be able to make a piece like that one. A real credit to you, Sir! :master:

tac :grey:

 

[Herb]

That's a really nice looking rifle and really fast work. I also like smaller sized rifles. And you got to be able to see the sights. I have added fiber optic rods to several traditional sights for people who can't see 'em. You can get a tube of rods from Brownell.