Anybody seen English Gentleman's Sporting Rifle?

[grapeshot]

All,

Has anyone seen the new "English Gentleman's Sporting Rifle" kit from Chambers? It's featured on the home page at[url] http://flintlocks.com[/url] . I'd love to hear people's opinions of it!

R/s,
Charlie

 

[Okwaho]

For a set of pictures of the original early 18th century British rifle on which Jim based his recreation see George Shumway,"Rifles of Colonial America" Vol. I PP.63-65, the William Turvey rifle.It's more ornate in its furniture and carving than the kit but the basic architecture is there. It looks like a great kit.
Tom Patton

 

Did he lose one????? :rotf:

 

[szihn]

You will never get a bad product from Jim and Barbie Chambers.

 

[Okwaho]

You're right,it should have read PP.63-67 and there is no P.68.Any way it's a great rifle and a fine looking kit.
Tom Patton

 

[Flintandsteel]

Charlie,

I have one, but so far only inlet the barrel to prevent warping.
Not sure when I'm going to get around to it. Just got too many other projects going.

It is a beautiful design for a hunting rifle. Short, compact and extremely comfortable.

 

[Bob J]

A British jaeger...Cool! :grin:

 

[steveh]

I gather that the Chambers kits are not for the beginner?

 

[Mike Brooks]

It's a nice gun. The buttplate could be a challange for the unexperienced.