Finished my rifle

[Dalekg6]

Hi,

I finally finished my rifle. I lurked a lot and didn't ask too many questions but that doesn't mean I didn't learn a lot here. Thanks guys.

This is a Pecatonica River Armstrong kit in 50 cal with a 38" barrel (so it will fit in my safe). It is a 3 grade maple with aquafortis stain and tru-oil finish. I used Walkon Bay browning for the barrel. After three applications and two days I had a good coat of rusty color. When I buffed it with steel wool it came out a nice gray color.

I got it at Friendship last June. I looked at a lot of rifles and liked the slim lines. I didn't try to be 100% historically accurate. The original builders all had their own style and I like to think I carried that on by changing things to my liking. One thing in particular is how I cut the lock panels. I don't know how or why that came to be but it's the way I did it. I did see pictures of original rifles with similar work so I don't feel too bad. There are a few goofs in workmanship including one I didn't notice until I was looking at my pictures. Oh well, I'm happy. Now I have to shoot it, I hope it shoots as good as it looks.

Thanks,
Dale

 

[huntman58]

Nice looking :thumbsup: and I would not mind if mine had come out looking that nice. That wood looks good I used there #2 wood but next build will be like yours a #3. I also like the slim lines and feel .I have a mountain rifle by CVA and holding it now it feels chunky next to my Tennessee stock from P. thanks for sharing.

 

[Swampman]

Nice looking flintlock. I have a 38" barreled .50 caliber flintlock and I think it's perfect for a hunting gun.

 

[RC]

:thumbsup: Nice Lookin Gun! Good Job! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Really nice, and I am not even a flintlock person. With guns like that I may have to reconsider one day!

 

[Goldhunter]

That is a real fine looking rifle! :hatsoff: You did really well.

 

[rabjr]

Looks like a keeper Dale. :thumbsup:

 

[HFD60]

looks real good from here :thumbsup:

 

[Charles D. Prokopp]

Excellent work. Especially nice wood finish.

 

[renovato]

That gun came out great! I like the metal finish. It looks aged but not worn. The stock is drop dead gorgeous. Being a fan of polished brass, I especially like the way the wood and brass work together. Great job!

 

[Otter]

Dale, good job. Nice looking setup. Since it can be hazardous to be the first to pull the trigger on a home made gun, I think you should send it to me and I will take the risk for you and will ship it back when I feel confident that it is "broke in proper".

 

[Rogue River]

Super nice, love the finish on the stock! :thumbsup:

 

[tg]

Nice job, that is a very nice piece of wood, that gun should serve you well till you get the itch for the next one...

 

[lizz]

Great job Dale. Love the curl very nice.

 

[RickD]

Very nice,if I only had the patience

 

[Allan Gray]

WOW! Really nice finish. the grain is incredible...looks like you put a lot of love into it! :thumbsup:

 

[Old40Rod]

Absolutely gorgeous stock... what did you use for a stain/finish?

 

[Len Graves]

If she shoots as sweet as she looks you have a keeper.

 

[jtmattison]

Nice work!

:bow:

HD

 

[shmrck1]

Dale,
Great job! I really like the stock wood.
snake-eyes :hatsoff::applause::thumbsup: