Meet Miss Daisy!

[dhaverstick]

Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Miss Daisy, my new 32 caliber flintlock squirrel rifle that I received Friday. This beauty, made by my dear friend, John Pruitt, has a Rice 42" octagon barrel, a large Siler lock, and a whole bunch of homemade "Pruitt Special" furniture. The stock is made from walnut off the Haverstick family farm and trimmed with Osage. I'm currently shooting 35 grains of 3F Goexx powder and a .31" inch patched round ball. It is devastating on squirrels! Pay no attention to the spelling on the side plate. John is a gunsmith, not a wordsmith. Besides, I think it adds a certain charm to the "riffle".

Darren

 

[Treestalker]

Well that is a fine riffle and beautiful toooo!

 

[Carbon 6]

Pay no attention to the spelling on the side plate.

Oddly enough I have heard it pronounced that way more than once.
Nice gun Darin, always a pleasure to see what you post.

 

[Brokennock]

Is that an inverted, or concave, cheek piece? Or trick of shadow and camera?
Very interesting, I like the flow from the tang through the wrist.

 

[dhaverstick]

Is that an inverted, or concave, cheek piece? Or trick of shadow and camera?
Very interesting, I like the flow from the tang through the wrist.

Yes that is a concave contour on the back stock.

Darren

 

[Antonio Ferraioli]

What a beauti. Great craftsmanship

 

[bradly_tx]

Ole lefty squirrel getter! Nice! I’m Jealous!

 

[MountainSmoke]

Good looking rifle Darren. I have been looking forward to seeing it since your squirrel hunting thread earlier. Your trusty 12 gauge is going to jealous of that one!