Decorated firearms

[ncmtmike]

Will some of you guys & gals show some pics of your "fancy" smokepoles? Looking for ones that have been decorated with tacks,leather,what ever you chose as meaning something to you.
I know a few here is going to have a hissy fit but they are YOURS to show an brag on :applause:
So let's see-um!!

Mike

 

[Zonie]

My .50 cal. Franklin County rifle isn't exactly what your looking for but it has over 20 German Silver and Sterling silver inlays on it.

I'd call that decorated. Would't you?

 

[ncmtmike]

Toting that one at a rondy would get them going!!

Thanks for sharing Zonie :thumbsup:

 

[Alden]

Silver lockplate, etc...

 

[ncmtmike]

That one is a thing of beauty! What make/caliber/time frame does it represent? :v

 

[rickystl]

Zonie: That's a beauty!! All those silver mountings just look so "right" on that gun. I'd be terrified to take it in the field. :haha: Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[rickystl]

As long as we're on the subject of decoration, thought you guys would like to see this:
Here is a pic of an original hand gonne from about 1470. Notice the decorative punch marks on the stock. What's interesting, is that people attempted to decorate their guns this far back in time. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[ncmtmike]

Where are all my trappers/buckskinners? they have the working man's decor. :wink:

 

[wattlebuster]

The only cussion I own is tacked. I built it for my cousin a few yrs back and he tacked it like one he saw in a picture somewhere. Life struggles got in his way and he sold it to me bout a yr after I built it. The hunters star is the only extra dodad that I actually installed. Plain guns is my cup of tea but this one shoots darn good tacks or no

 

[ncmtmike]

Thanks wattlebuster,,,that one I would like to own :grin:

 

[tenngun]

When I got in to this tacks were the thing and every body did it. I dont any more because it dosn't fit with my time and place. Fact is I love the way it looks...and miss it on my guns.Thems some punkins guys :thumbsup:

 

[LaBonte]

Did this one for a friend a while back

My original Potsdam musket built in 1820 as a flinter, converted in 1843, cut down for running buffalo at a later date and tacked up sometime after 1870

I'll try and take a pic or two of my current tacked up smoothie. Also do a search for tacked guns on here since the subject has come up before and I have posted several originals with tacks and rawhide repairs....

 

[tenngun]

About 30,000 years ago antler spear thowers were being decorated with carvings and scrimshaw.Some of the drawings were 'hunting magic',some were 'erotic'(read porn)King Tut had fancy inlays and Alexander and Ceaser had chisled armor. Salors made macrame.I think decorating tools is just fun, and hunting and fighting tools always can use a little magic.

 

[ncmtmike]

That's what I'm talking about!! :bow: :bow:

Thanks!!

 

[Captjoel]

Here's one that is a restock of old parts. Tacks are not my "cup of tea" but did add a favorable appearance to this gun.

 

[Captjoel]

My preferred decoration is in the carving of the stock wood and fine engraving upon the metal parts and inlays. Not to be overly done. Just enough to show off the gunsmiths skills and abilities. This is what makes a common tool into a work of art. It is art that was designed to be used as a tool and a joy to behold.

 

[ncmtmike]

While the 2nd one is a Fine looking one,,the first one is more my style,I am not a fancy person,heck I don't own a pair of dress pants or a tie :2

 

[AWsaddles]

I finished this smooth rifle a couple weeks ago and while not to terribly fancy, I did do some carving and a couple inlays. Sorry as the pics were taken with a phone and not the best

 

[Captjoel]

While the 2nd one is a Fine looking one,,the first one is more my style,I am not a fancy person,heck I don't own a pair of dress pants or a tie :2

We are all entitled to our own taste's and opinions. It is what makes this a great country to live in. I actually forgave the last fellow who saw this rifle and commented that it sure was a shame the gunsmith covered up such a nice piece of curly maple with that large gaudy patchbox. I have a drawer full of neck ties that date back to the late 60's. It has been so long since I've worn one, I forgot how to tie them. My wardrobe consists mainly of blue jeans and T shirts, socks optional and mainly in the winter months. :v

 

[Grumpa]

What a great idea. We are getting to see some beautiful firearms, and impressive craftsmanship.