Hello everyone. I bought a couple rifles. One is a 50 cal. And the other is a 20 gauge smoothbore. I have wanted a smoothbore for a long time. The are both partially built. I get to finish them. I will give more details on them later. I would appreciate any pictures of smoothbore rifles. I would like to get some ideas. I’m not a carver or engraver. I will be looking at the shape and maybe simple inlays. If there is one. Mine will be nut brown. I’ll post more when I get a little more time. Thanks
My First rifle build.
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It would help to know what century/nation you are looking for. Also you might want to do a little rewording "smoothbore rifles"
While there is a firearm that is best described as a smooth rifle which has the architecture of a rifle but a smooth bored barrel, front and rear sights, often smaller smooth bored gauge (28 or smaller), cheek piece and patch box. @40cal, perhaps some pictures of the partial firearms are in order.
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Great piece of wood. Can't wait to see end product. Have fun.
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Looks like a Chambers smooth rifle, same one I'm building. Definitely a wood upgrade from the standard stock.
I agree, smooth rifle, here is the Chambers page on these to give you an idea of how to shape the stock.
https://www.flintlocks.com/RK-07.htm
https://www.flintlocks.com/RK-07.htm
I appreciate all the help. I think this is the one I have. Mine has no rear sight. It is a 62cal all smooth inside the barrel. I have been burning the candle at both ends to get two partially finished long guns finished. I have the smoothbore done all except putting a tip on the ramrod. I’ll post more soon. Thanks
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This is a true smooth rifle. Full octagon 20 gauge smooth bore barrel, front and rear sights. Built by Don Bruton of SC
