flehto,
That is a good possibility on the patch box. Rupp and Verner were both of the Bethlehem school.
As for the skinny wrist, my understanding of surviving Verner work was he leaned toward wrists that were wider than they were tall, this one is that way. And for the wide bough on the guard, again every one I've seen, was that way as well. Single and set triggers both used. Verner may have been known for the side opening patchbox, but it's realistic that he used other types as well.
It isn't from a kit, rather a collection of suggested parts. Pecatonica, as it says on their front page, does not sell kits, they sell stocks and some suggested parts to build a particular type of rifle. What is used is really up to the builder. They are pretty sharp over there, they have a Verner pic on their site with a Rupp P'box. That doesn't mean they are necessarily claiming it as accurate, may just be a pic submitted by someone like myself.
http://www.longrifles-pr.com/averner.shtml
The stain and finish I used were simply "Red mahogany" by Minwax. I got about five different colors and let others look at the different samples on a scrap piece of wood, everyone seemed to like the red mahogany best. So, I went with that. For finish, I just used Birchwood Casey Tru-oil. It has about 10 coats on it.
I really didn't even want to add the patchbox at all. When I got to the point where the carving was finished and took it all in. The rifle just seemed too fancy to not have a fancy patchbox as well. It was a big decision, I'm happy with it. I think once it is engraved, it will not look like such an expanse of barren brass as it does now. I'm looking for an engraver. On a project like this, much of this technique I'm just learning. I think I've used up all my beginners luck
. To venture off and try to learn engraving at this point could/would sacrifice the outcome, not even going to attempt it.
Thanks for the great compliments everyone! I took pics all along during the build, If I get time, I'll put some webpages together outlining the build.
Here are a few pics from the build:
Thanks, Ron