Final pics of the French TVLLE

Well I guess these are the final pics of my first gun building project,
With everyones help I (we) finally got this thing completed.
I loved this rifle (smoothbore) one day and hated it the next.
But I did have fun building it. Thanks to everyone on this site. :hatsoff:

 

[bob1961]

came out real good looking....i liked the way ya used that stone in yer display :bow: :hatsoff: :v .............bob

 

[hawkeye1755]

For your first gun building project :bow: :bow: :bow:
Great work, 82nd.
How many days and nights did you love and hate your TVLLE.
And, is she still a virgin?
:hatsoff:

 

Thanks Bob.
Took the pic out front of my cabin.

 

I loved and hated it for about a week.
Took it up on the ridge of my property overlooking the cumberland mountains one morning real early, put about 100 grains of 3f and a patched round ball and let it rip.
It echoed for miles,woke everybody in the valley.Man was it fun.

 

[hawkeye1755]

Thank God, you didn't build a canon. :grin:
When i remember correctly Squire Robin fire his 6 pdr.canon in his garden.
:hatsoff:

 

[rsblack]

very nice work :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Goldhunter]

Looks Great!! :bow: Love the pictures.

 

[Tommy Bruce]

Congratulations on putting together a fine looking smoothie. There's nothing quite as satisfying as seeing your hard work and effort pay off. It will provide you years of service.

 

[Jeffrey Hecht]

Did a fine jon on her. I realy like the brass mounts, I have one in iron but like the brass better.
Jeff :hatsoff:

 

[Titus]

Great Job! :thumbsup:

 

[Roy]

:thumbsup:

 

[Christiaan]

My..OH ..My, but there is talented people on this forum. Looks stunning :hatsoff:
You can be really proud, Airborne :applause:

 

[PreglerD]

Hi Tom,

congrats to the building of this nice peace. Very well done. You are a real craftsman. Hope you have fun and good harvest with it.

Kirrmeister

 

[Tommy Bruce]

Hey 82nd I forgot to ask what type of wood did you use and what kind of stain and finish did you go with. I like it a lot.

 

Thanks everyone for the kind words.
It is a walnut stock, laurel mountain forge cherry stain, with tru oil finish.

 

[nj1639]

You did real good.

 

Thanks Richard,
Maybe Ill trade some chestnut planks for another gun kit. Once I figure out a price for the planks.