Here it is!

[hoochiepapa]

OK, TB, hit me with your best shot.
First of all, I know the lock panel is too wide.
Rice barrel, .50 cal match grade, round bottom rifling, nickel patchbox and toe plate with carnelian release button, L&R lock, handmade trigger, tiny bit of wire inlay that I wanted to try, copper ramrod tip, flats filed into the comb, and my first carved stock. This is my third rifle.
First time using Fiebings dye, and Permalyn finish. I will never go back to aquafortis.

 

[tg]

That looks like a very nicely made gun to me, what inspired the build? I think I have seen photos of originals with lock panels larger than what would be considered the "norm" of the time, I think one was by Dickert

 

[rabjr]

Looks pretty sweet to me. :thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

I began studying up on the revolution and George Washington, my wife and I went east and saw Yorktown, Williamsburg, and I had an awakening about what earned our freedom. And I wanted to follow in my ancestors steps as a long hunter. The best way for ME to start was to build a rifle.
This is by far fancier than I had envisioned.
Thanks, tg and Swampy.

 

[bioprof]

Nice job on the carving behind the cheekrest. :thumbsup:

 

[BrownBear]

Dang it! Why did you have to go and flip the photos before posting them? Now the lock is on the wrong side, and so's the cheek piece. :grin:

Excellent work! :thumbsup:

 

[longcruise]

Mike, that's very nice! Would not worry about those lock panels, every gun leads you to a better one next time.

Did you start with a pre-carve or ??. It's a nice grade of wood for sure. Is the barrel and lock in the white or did you do some sort of gray finish to it?

Not real keen on mixing the nickel with the brass though. And, while I'm at it, why did you not get some engraving on that side plate?

So there, don't expect pure raves from me! :haha: Even though I could never do one as nice as that.

 

[mikemeteor]

nice. :thumbsup:


curious about your aquafortis statement - what happened that turned you off ?

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: Real SWEEEEEEET!Looks great,nice job Mike :applause: Griz

 

[hoochiepapa]

The reason there's no engraving on the side plate is that this dummy forgot to put it in the box when I sent out my stuff. I may try to do it myself.
I know there's not many who like the mix of nickel and brass. It's just the way it happened, I couldn't get the same patchbox in brass.
Thanks for the good points. :haha:
The stock is a pre-carve from Dixon's. The metal was left in the white because I kinda like it. So far, the guns I've built have been in the white.
My fowler may be different, though.

 

[hoochiepapa]

First off, I'm color-blind, and I can't see the green if there's not enough heat applied. I panicked when my wife asked me why another gun was green, so I doused it with the chemicals. This was a breeze. just apply it, and wipe with alchohol 'til you get the color you want. It was suggested to mix two different stains, and I may try that next time. :surrender:
Thank you everyone for the compliments.

 

[agill]

Ilike it. :hatsoff:

 

[Bill Hall]

Third build? Not too shabby there Mike. Looks like you're on the fast track to being really good.

Let us know how it shoots. I'm curious to know how that L and R lock performs. I've used a pile of their percussion locks, but never a flint. I was thinking of using one on my next build.

Now get out there and shoot it man! :thumbsup: Bill

 

[Many Klatch]

You have built a beautiful gun. It takes an artists eye make a good looking gun. I can fix them up to shoot but I can't make a pretty one. I see nothing wrong with either the size of the lock panel or mixing the metals, especially since you are making it for yourself. If someone wants to pay you to build a gun then do it their way.

Just look the kibitzers straight in the eye and tell them, I like it that way. Good work, can't wait to see Number 4.

Many Klatch

 

[hoochiepapa]

Thanks, Bill, thanks, Many Klatch, I appreciate your comments. Bill, get yours done. I'm anxious to see it.
A special thanks to Fred (flehto) for being patient and walking me through the side-opening patchbox and latch. Thanks again, Fred.

 

[Rick Callison]

Wow, that is awesome! Great work!

 

[Capt. Fred]

Looks real nice Mike! I kinda like the mix of the brass and nickle. I've got a feeling that when she gets some age on her that will be a nice contrasting touch.

 

[Flint311]

Very nice! I like it.

 

[Twice boom]

OK, TB, hit me with your best shot.


You want it straight up Mike. I love it ..Good job. :hatsoff:
Twice.

 

[Vaino]

A very nice, slender LR and the wrist architecture is excellent. I also like the carving and for a third LR, you've done well....Fred