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Since this original post was made I've done a lot of research, learned quite a bit, went to quite a few local BP shoots, fondled and shot many rifles, muskets and fowlers, and went to the KRA show in WV last month. The result is what I thought I wanted has changed quite a bit. I've settled on a Lebanon township pattern inspired by a particular JP Beck rifle. I visited Colerain barrels where I purchased a 42" swamped .50 barrel and got a quick tour of the shop from Scott. The machines were fascinating.On the same trip I stopped at Dixon's and Greg helped me select a majority of the necessary hardware. We settled on a Jim Chambers "Dale Johnson" lock that closely resembles the original. I've abandoned the idea of a standing breech and barrel keys for this rifle. (Depending on the success of this build I may revisit and attempt an English Fowler). I've been delayed by a knee injury, and just had surgery this morning. Knowing that was coming I've delayed getting the wood, but now that it's done, no more procrastinating. I'm very excited to begin this build. It wasn't exactly a waste of time or procrastinating though, I didn't feel my knee was up to standing and shaping a stock for many hours, I've used the delay to practice hammer engraving and relief carving. Hopefully I'll be able to give the impression that the end product wasn't produced by an angry beaver with a scratch awl.
Since this original post was made I've done a lot of research, learned quite a bit, went to quite a few local BP shoots, fondled and shot many rifles, muskets and fowlers, and went to the KRA show in WV last month. The result is what I thought I wanted has changed quite a bit. I've settled on a Lebanon township pattern inspired by a particular JP Beck rifle. I visited Colerain barrels where I purchased a 42" swamped .50 barrel and got a quick tour of the shop from Scott. The machines were fascinating.
On the same trip I stopped at Dixon's and Greg helped me select a majority of the necessary hardware. We settled on a Jim Chambers "Dale Johnson" lock that closely resembles the original. I've abandoned the idea of a standing breech and barrel keys for this rifle. (Depending on the success of this build I may revisit and attempt an English Fowler). I've been delayed by a knee injury, and just had surgery this morning. Knowing that was coming I've delayed getting the wood, but now that it's done, no more procrastinating. I'm very excited to begin this build. It wasn't exactly a waste of time or procrastinating though, I didn't feel my knee was up to standing and shaping a stock for many hours, I've used the delay to practice hammer engraving and relief carving. Hopefully I'll be able to give the impression that the end product wasn't produced by an angry beaver with a scratch awl.
