Done gun

[Mike Brooks]

Just finished this up. 44" Getz 20 bore barrel, Chambers lock. local cast brass mounts, black walnut stock that has been stained "Faber-esque" in style.
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[tom hargrove]

that is sooooo-fine if i were a deer id be the first to volunteer to be shot with that :bow:

 

[rabjr]

As always... :bow:

 

[flintlockmdj]

It just aint fair for folks like you to get all the ability to make a beautiful gun and I dont get any. Seriously a very nice looking gun. :shocked2:

 

[hawkeye1755]

Great work, Mike :bow:
It's always a pleasure to see a timeless masterpiece.
:hatsoff:

 

[Boomer]

Impeccable workmanship! A true peace of art.
:bow:

 

[DrTimboone]

Hey Mike. Another beauty. :hatsoff: Did you do the black paint coat on this one too??

 

[rickystl]

Great, as usual. Ageing is perfect. :thumbsup:

 

[szihn]

Very VERY nice Mike.

Might I suggest you also post the pics on the "gunbuilders bench". This gun will be an inpiration to a lot of new builders.

For for the benifit of you new builders out there---- LOOK at this gun.
THIS is how one should look!

:hatsoff: to you Mike

SZ

 

[Larry Pletcher]

An elegant piece! Always wanted to use that word describing a gun. It certainly fits here.
Regards,
Pletch

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

:shocked2: DANG!!! :applause:

 

[AeroncaTAL]

I love it! Excellent gun Mike. You are an inspiration to us all.

 

[dlpowell]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[john4645]

whats really cool is that how well the gun looks with no engraving, this gives me hope that I can get this chambers virginia gun done and not ruin it by trying to engrave it and stll have a decent looking gun.

 

[Maestro]

Beautiful! Outstanding inletting! :applause:

My favorite part:

Understated elegance! :applause: Bravo!

By the way, what style sideplate is that?

 

[Roy]

Beautiful gun Mike :hatsoff: :thumbsup:

 

[Mike Brooks]

Thanks guys. Yep, it has had a coat of paint among other things, in the finishing process. The side plate is a copy of the plate on the "Faber" gun.

 

[lockjaw]

...yeah it's nice, but I bet it doesn't spark much with that THICK leather... :rotf: ...

 

[bnail]

whats really cool is that how well the gun looks with no engraving, this gives me hope that I can get this chambers virginia gun done and not ruin it by trying to engrave it and stll have a decent looking gun.

I took particular notice of that aspect, just goes to show that style need not be elaborate.
That is fine Mike, just plain Fine! :hatsoff:

 

[blacksmithshoppe]

Just finished this up. 44" Getz 20 bore barrel, Chambers lock. local cast brass mounts, black walnut stock that has been stained "Faber-esque" in style.
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Mike:
How did you finish the lock and barrel? Is a blueing or aged? And what process did you use?
Jeff