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When I’m finishing my walnut fowler stock, should I be treating the parts of the stock covered by metal any differently? For instance, under the lock and barrel channel. Thanks, dc

I appreciate all the questions and answers in this thread. I’m building my first fowler and this is helpful. Thanks, dc

Nice story. Thanks, dwc

For an ad on question, when you’re done browning do you finish the barrel with Wax or linseed. I used boiled linseed on the two I’ve done but am looking for ideas. Thanks, dc

I once looked up the rifles of Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. They used 36 & 38 I think. That was more normal in the East and those small bores killed lots of game. Make it part of your woodsmanship to get in close and scout the woods for a good set up. Double lung will do the job.

Congratulations on a beautiful project. What a bonus that it looks as nice as it shoots. Maybe you’ll show us that rifle with some antlers in the fall. Dwc

Nice idea. You guys are making feel better. I’m not so alone with the mistakes. Dc

That patch doesn’t bother me a bit. So maybe I’m fretting too much on mine. I’ll probably have it aged a bit my first time in the woods anyway, haha!

Which brings me to the next question I didn't know I had. Do I fill in the holes that were drilled in the right places once the barrel is in or do I keep it so I can remove the barrel? thanks dwc

These are the small holes for the ramrod pipes. Pin stock I think is what it's call. thanks dwc

All interesting thoughts. I am going to look over the first option and see about my skills. I know I have glue and sawdust if I need it. Thanks! Dwc

Rich, thanks for your suggestion. I’ll definitely will have to think this over. I’m not sure my skills are up for this level, but it sounds like a very professional option. Thank you, dec

Hi folks, working on a walnut stock Pa Fowler. When I started this 15 years ago I drilled a few extra holes right next to the right spots. Now that I’m back on the project I’m wondering how to best fill these mistakes. With a maple stock I could use round tooth picks, but what about walnut...

Next time you visit the doctor, ask for one of those funnels they use to look into your ears. dwc

Cool. That's one less thing to do. Anyone have any photos of the muzzle end of a finished piece? Thank you very much for your reply. Best, dwc

That's a beautiful piece! I love that color. thank you, dwc

Hi folks, after 15 years away I’m getting back to my PA fowler project. I didn’t get a muzzle cap and I’m wondering if I should get one. I have iron furniture, should muzzle cap also be iron? Thanks! Dc

Hi folks, if I were to cut a slab for a stock of black cherry from a down tree, how long do i let it dry before carving? Thanks! Dc

Gobler’s Knob is the true home of Punxsutawny Phil, so that might be Western PA.

Boy, that rifle looks familiar and that buck looks a lot like the 8 pt I killed with my 54 last year! Congratulations! dwc