MLer builder

[lonewolf172]

I'm looking for an experienced kit builder in or near Indiana. Please PM me

 

[lonewolf172]

After finding a builder, he's awesome, to complete my Traditions Kentucky rifle here is an update. He has all the parts fitted and sanded. He had to fabricate a walnut piece to go in between the 2 sections since there was still a 1/16" gap even with the brass piece in place. The stocks been sanded and stained but not with any minwax stains. Stock still needs a 4th coat of oil and then dried. He used some kind of acid. Barrel is being browned and brass antiqued. Here are some before and after pictures at least with the stock. If you notice in the 1st picture you can see a difference in the wood color between the 2 pieces. The builder did an awesome job blending the stain of the 2 parts.

 

[bpflint2007]

That stock looks good. I’d like to do something similar with my Pedersoli Kentucky. Not too sure if I want to strip the bluing and case hardening on the barrel and lock yet however.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Why would you need a builder to complete a Traditions gun? They're about the easiest guns out there to assemble.

 

[lonewolf172]

Because I didn't have all the proper tools nor confidence. I'd rather pay someone to complete it for me with not only all that but also the experience and I found one. When he's done with it I will have unique and hopefully a one of a kind Kentucky.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Because I didn't have all the proper tools nor confidence. I'd rather pay someone to complete it for me with not only all that but also the experience and I found one. When he's done with it I will have unique and hopefully a one of a kind Kentucky.

Glad you found someone who can do what you wanted. Not putting you down, because you seem happy having someone else make it, but you are missing out in the satisfaction of " I did it myself"! There is always next time. Shoot that fine rifle and when the urge comes for another gun, think about a "I made it" rifle.
Larry