Adornments on Isaac Haines rifle?

[SimonKenton]

If one were trying to recreate what a Constitutional period Haines rifle would look like (say with a domed lid and nice carving) would wire inlays be inappropriate? Bear in mind we're talking about an heirloom quality piece here.

-Ray :huh:

 

[rich pierce]

I've not seen wire on an original Haines. But the Haines architecture is not particularly different from other Lancaster makers of the same period. It's the execution, the carving and the engraving that distinguishes Haines from many others, in my opinion.
If I was considering such a thing I'd have to decide whether to try to imagine how Haines might have incorporated wire into his designs or go free style as Bivins did, using the Haines basic lines and some of the motifs and getting creative (in his case, way beyond what has been documented). Bivins used plenty of wire inlay and you might want to study examples of his work for ideas.(aside-If Bivins had chosen Armstrong or Sell rifles as the basis for his are of self-expression, we'd all be looking at Armstrong or Sell precarves everywhere)

 

[Flintandsteel]

Of the original Haines examples I've seen, none had wire inlays.
Just as was said previously, it's your gun, John Bivins did it. Unless you are copying a particular rifle, HAVE FUN.
:imo:

 

[mule ear]

I'm building a Haines-inspired gun now. (I have tried not to produce a replica of any one Haines piece, but rather incorporate many of his features into one reasonably accurate gun.) In my research I've never seen wire inlays on a Haines gun either, nor have I seen a domed patchbox. I agree - His carving sets his work above many of his contemporaries. To produce a respectable outcome, your going to have to pay your dues in research and design.