Thought I'd share some phots of the flint lock rifle that I've been working on for the past year. Its about 95% complete with only the final sanding and finishing work to be done.
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New rifle on the bench
- Thread starter derfatdutchman
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Thanks for the kind words, I'll post some photos of her when she's finished.
smokingIsh
BoM July '09
looking good bro! Couple of questions:
What caliber is it?
Are you planning t o hunt with it?
Is it a kit, and you are custom making the stock?
What caliber is it?
Are you planning t o hunt with it?
Is it a kit, and you are custom making the stock?
Its a 54. caliber Getz tapered barrel with a Chambers delux flint lock. I started with a blank stock with just the barrel channel cut and ramrod hole drilled. I'm building this one for someone else, he plans to hunt with it.
smokingIsh
BoM July '09
That is cool. I know there is a hunting club around here that only hunts with those things. They like to dress up like frontiersmen and do it old school. That is not for me, I prefer new technology. Nonetheless, I respect the craftsmanship and I am eager to see your finished product. Keep up the good work!
Again thanks for the kind words! I shoot black rifles competively at several local clubs, I don't dress the part but we always have a good time.
smokingIsh
BoM July '09
it is fun, I used to shoot a t/c myself. I love it when all that smoke bellows out and you have to wait a second for it to clear before you can see if it hit where you were aiming.
wow that looks great!
VirginIslander
This Space For Rent
which end do i light??
smokemifugotem
BoM July '10
She's a bute! Nice work!
