Two Years with Fearnaught

[Trench]

Nearly two years ago I took posession of my dream rifle. Thanks to Jeff Jaeger, who co-authored "John Small of Vincennes, Gunsmith on the Western Frontier" I was able to make building this rifle a reality with his photos back in 2010. Roy Stroh took thos photos and made the rifle a reality. Two years later I took posession of the rifle I call Fearnaught. I am proud to own this firelock and especially since it was made by an early Indiana Territory gunsmith. The following photos is a montage of time well spent with her since then.

Something I keep in the patch box.

The double fleur-delis was the signature thumb plate of John Small.

Taking posession of Fearnaught

Keeping Fearnaught fed. The horn and charger were a gift of forum member Scobrien of Utah. the horn and charger is now exclusively used with Fearnaught.

Time at the club with Fearnaught

Fearnaught in the Field

She turned out to be a great small game rifle as well.

A 25 yard off-hand group.

A wheel bug (aka Assasin Bug) decided to check Fearnaught out at the 200th Anniversary of the Pigeon Roost Massacre. I've been bit by one of these. I don't recommend it. :td:

Fearnaught and camp at the 200th Pigeon Roost Massacre.

The original John Small rifle (top) can be found in the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis.

Again. Thank you Jeff Jaeger and Roy Stroh for making this build a reality.

 

[George]

It's obviously a happy marriage, Trench. Good on you.

Are you sure it's legal in Indiana to have as much fun as you are? :grin:

Spence

 

[KABAR2]

Always nice to see a fine rifle being well used and the man and his impression.

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thank You.Griz

 

[Mickc01]

She is indeed a dream rifle!! Thanks for sharing all the pics. Loved looking at them....Mick C :hatsoff:

 

[TLanoy]

Good looking rifle! Congrats to you sir. :hatsoff:

 

[rickystl]

Congrats!! That's a great looking rifle and accoutrements. Roy does great work. I own a Hawken built by him.
Looks like it shoots as good as it looks too. :bow: :v
Excellent outfit also. Looks right out of the Federal Period. Enjoy! Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[Grumpa]

A beautiful rifle, owned by someone who can truly appreciate it, and enjoy its full potential. I suspect your boy will grow into it, as well. Great photos. You are a man blessed. :hatsoff:

 

[Trench]

A beautiful rifle, owned by someone who can truly appreciate it, and enjoy its full potential. I suspect your boy will grow into it, as well. Great photos. You are a man blessed. :hatsoff:

I'm really looking forward to passing this rifle down the family line.

 

[Grumpa]

Make sure it sees lot of use, followed up with tlc. It will still be a thing of beauty.

 

[wattlebuster]

Beautiful rifle :thumbsup: I enjoyed the pics :hatsoff:

 

[Alden]

Sharp gun and kit. Cute kid. Good shooting!

Keep enjoying the heck out of it all!

 

[Spikebuck]

Really neat montage of pics and fitting tribute to a very fine rifle! Thanks for posting.

 

[steve free]

Beautiful rifle! You are a lucky man, and Roy Stroh is one fine builder and, heck of a nice guy. We really miss him down here in Georgia. :thumbsup:

 

[Wes/Tex]

Beautiful rifle and great pics...never lose that grin! :thumbsup:

 

[Patocazador]

Great-looking rifle and outfit. You told us about 'Fearnaught', now tell us about your 'topper' please.

 

[Trench]

The hat is fron Jas. Townshend and Sons. It's served me very well for the last three years.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Beautiful looking rifle :thumbsup: Quite an outfit you have too. Very nice. :thumbsup:

 

[smo]

Thanks for posting the pics Trench. Well done Sir :hatsoff:

 

[msuspartan]

Hope you can shoot this next month!!!
Want to see the rifle again. And you since you got married to your job!! LOL.....
See you soon.