my first pistol build

[crgabel]

Here is my first pistol build pic's.
The stock and Barrel was picked up at Dixon's Gunmakers Fair last year. I'm quite happy with the way it shoots as you can see by the photo of the first match target from last Sundays shoot.
The barrel is a 40 cal 12" long. I had installed a single set trigger from TOW.
Engraving by CODY from the forum here.
Finish is home brewed AF with many coats of Formbeys tung oil (low Gloss)
Yes it gets a bit heavy to hold but it is not too bad.
Craig

 

[bwhoffman]

Crgabel.....
THATS A PRETTY PISTOL!!!
it would look real good on me! You did a nice job and cody's engraving looks great as well.
If you find it doesn't suit you, we can use it in the PNW!

Enjoy it proudly!

Brett

 

[HarborMaster]

What a tiger :thumbsup: Thats beautiful :thumbsup:

 

[crgabel]

Thanks for the kind words
Craig

 

[Slake]

Beautiful! I am green with envy!

 

[jderrick]

Wow, that's splendid!

 

[marwat06]

Great looking Pistol. What type of wood is the stock? It's a beauty.

 

[crgabel]

Thanks
Curly sugar maple. With Aquafortis stain.
Craig

 

[madbrad]

That is a pretty gun I am very jealous.

 

[Blivetmaker]

With those tiger stripes you might name it Sher-Khan! Really nice! :hatsoff:

 

[crgabel]

Vielen Dank John. Ich sprechen eine biBchen Deutsch.
I've spent many weeks in Germany,(Wurezburg and Beilefeld).
Craig

 

[Blivetmaker]

I lived in Würzburg from '90 to '97. Ever been up to the fortress overlooking the city? They've got some crossbows and wheellocks from the baroque era on display there.
I was born and raised in Pennsyltucky! My dad lives in Boothwyn and my brother in Lancaster.:thumbsup:

 

[crgabel]

Yes, I have been to the fortress. Cool spot
I don't get over like I use to but sure could use a 3 week trip now.
Craig

 

[fatboy]

Hi Craig , I was very impressed as always with you shooting abillity and your workmanship at the shoot, very nice pistol keep up the good work :hatsoff:

 

[crgabel]

Thanks Joe, but I think that I shot over my head Sunday with the pistol.
Had a great time anyway
Craig