I think it's finished

[Goldhunter]

So I started this project back in January, I think. :hmm: It started as this:

Today, it looks like this:

It's kind of based off of the rifle in RCA vol 1, # 66 (pg 280).

 

[Goldhunter]

Here are some more pics:

Many thanks to you fine gentlemen on here for the advice, the answers, and the answers to others as well. They all really helped me out alot! :bow:

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Nice. Lots of work I'm sure but it payed off. Now it's time to shoot it. :thumbsup: GW

 

[Christiaan]

You have done splendid ol' chap. You should be really proud of ya'self :hatsoff:

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Looks great, you did fine work, :hatsoff:

 

[cowpoke1955]

Great looking rifle. Very nice craftmanship :thumbsup: .

 

[MSW]

fine looking rifle!

 

[rich pierce]

Excellent lines and architecture, fit and finish. How many have you built?

 

[Roy]

:thumbsup: whatcha gonna build next?? :grin:

 

[rabjr]

Very nice Goldhunter! Good luck with your new rifle. :thumbsup:

 

[Raynor]

Very nice ~~ :thumbsup:

 

[Goldhunter]

Thanks much for all the kind words.

Rich, Of this type it's number one. I've built three other kits (TC, GPR, and a Traditions pistol) I also restocked my TC in Curly Maple in prep for this rifle. Total of four, so far. It's an addiction!!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliment!!

 

[Goldhunter]

Not sure what to build next... I was leaning toward a Southern Rifle.

 

[Roy]

good choice, think I'm leaning that way myself if I get time to build another for me. Atleast I have the parts.

 

[shmrck1]

Goldhunter,
Great work! You have turned a piece of wood and
metal parts into a work of art!!!! :bow: :applause:
snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Great lookin rifle you got there! What caliber is it? We will be wating hear your first range report!

 

[d.thomson]

I'm not a conesure,but I would be proud of a riffle like that in my colection. F.K.

 

[Goldhunter]

Thanks, It's a .54 with a 38" swamped barrel. I'm not sure when I'll get to shoot it yet. :shake:
I've got a long trip coming up.

thanks again.

 

[Matt B]

Nice work! If your upcoming trip is going to interfer with shooting it. I'll be happy to help you out :grin: I know, don't thank me now. I'll drive south and let you know how it shoots........

Just let me know when..... :v

 

[Goldhunter]

:rotf: Thanks Matt! I was looking forward to hunting with it this fall. Oh well, it just makes waiting all that much sweeter. :v