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Building me a N.W. tradegun. Again ! :D

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Building ME a N.W. Trade gun !! LOL ! Yet again !! Hope I keep this one ! I love that one I made for myself , the last one but ... Goofy me ....that lock made me mad and ....in seriousness , I do need to pack one around and be able to hand it to someone and be able to say " This is an example of what i make ..." all the components being the same SO .....here I go again :) . Pic of my last N.W. gun side plate . Just love it !
 

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This is one crappy piece of walnut ! I could never use it for a build for a customer but ....for cheap $hit me ?! and I hate to waste things , I'll make this into a NW gun for me . There will be a chuck of wood missing at the toe of the butt stock when its done , I'll graft in a piece , and a gawg awful knot above the comb area , I'm hoping most if not all is gone by the time I get to the comb , we'll see .... So much for building one gun at a time ! LOL !! ...A.D.D. is so strange !! :)
 

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I cut out the pattern shape on top and the wedge for the barrel ...it got rid of that nasty knot above the comb , thank goodness ... I got the lock I'm going to be using for the build , my standard lock for N.W. trade guns ....now I have to get the barrel . Need to call Ken soon ....I'll made the other parts , except side plate and bolts so ....here we go ! Right noe I'll put it aside and get back on Steve's Fusil de Chasse ....
 

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I cut out the pattern shape on top and the wedge for the barrel ...it got rid of that nasty knot above the comb , thank goodness ... I got the lock I'm going to be using for the build , my standard lock for N.W. trade guns ....now I have to get the barrel . Need to call Ken soon ....I'll made the other parts , except side plate and bolts so ....here we go ! Right noe I'll put it aside and get back on Steve's Fusil de Chasse ....
Looking forward to this build Rob.
 
I cut out the pattern shape on top and the wedge for the barrel ...it got rid of that nasty knot above the comb , thank goodness ... I got the lock I'm going to be using for the build , my standard lock for N.W. trade guns ....now I have to get the barrel . Need to call Ken soon ....I'll made the other parts , except side plate and bolts so ....here we go ! Right noe I'll put it aside and get back on Steve's Fusil de Chasse ....
What happened to making two at once.Or are we gonna get a play by play on this one like the fusil de chase .that would be great if you have the time👍
 
Got the barrel , 20 ga. , 40" long , and couple others , from Ken ....Next step grind the flats at the breech, then remove breech plug and start bedding g the barrel .... probably gonna be awhile ,I have to do the same for Mr. Hubbard's Carolina Gun and. His is priority .
 

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I cut out the pattern shape on top and the wedge for the barrel ...it got rid of that nasty knot above the comb , thank goodness ... I got the lock I'm going to be using for the build , my standard lock for N.W. trade guns ....now I have to get the barrel . Need to call Ken soon ....I'll made the other parts , except side plate and bolts so ....here we go ! Right noe I'll put it aside and get back on Steve's Fusil de Chasse ....
Is that L&R lock your gonna use.What are you gonna do with shorty, you gotta at least finish it a shoot it with shot just once.please Rob it’s got character.
 
Is that L&R lock your gonna use.What are you gonna do with shorty, you gotta at least finish it a shoot it with shot just once.please Rob it’s got character.
I'm gonna use an R.E. Davis Early English , my favorite lock , on this one , same lock shorty has on her .....probably be using that lock to build with actually ...
...if Log Cabin will ever get them back in stock . LOL ....I'll get shorty down and shoot her for ya bud :) She's hangin above the door right to my right , right now . Can't wait to get shellac on her .
 
I change my mind on the wood for the stock . I hate wasting stuff but that stock is just too messed up . I deserve a better piece of walnut than that POS so here we go .... I measured and cut out the barrel 1/2" top slab just now and cleaned it up at the breech ....
 

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Here we go again! Looking forward to watching the build.

As for how long you keep it….If there is a pool, I will take “Less than 3 weeks after completion!

Bu I hope you get to keep one for yourself some day!
 
Decisions Decisions,a least till after hunting season or there’s meat hanging.that’s my guess.lol
I SURE hope to have it done before deer season ....AND like it , get to keep it . I ain't got a woman and I'm not in debt anymore so ....chances are good !! :D
 
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