My new TVM Fowler

[blksmth52]

I just finished an Early American Fowler from TVM (Matt & Toni). It was a long process, and many times I wondered why I didn't just pay the extra money for a finished gun. Now that it's done, I know why. It's that unbelievable sense of accomplishment, and more than a little pride you feel when someone says "nice looking gun", and you reply "thanks, I just finished it last week." If nothing else it will teach you a hell of a lot about patience. Here are some pictures. It was a chance to use my new digital camera (it's funny, I can build a gun, but I can't take a decent photo).
[url] http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v671/SparkytheBlacksmith/Early American Fowler[/url]/

 

[oldarmy]

let me be the first to say
"nice looking gun"
what caliber is it?

 

[blksmth52]

.62 cal. I hope it shoots better than I do, I need all the help I can get.

 

[Rebel]

Well this being your first build and all i don't know if you noticed the lock is on the wrong side. :grin: Seriously though, very nice job. A gun you can always be Proud of. :thumbsup:

 

[blksmth52]

That lock is only on the wrong side if you shoot backwards :grin: Thanks for the kind words.

 

[papellet]

Sparky

Great job, as you know I have one coming from TVM that is also a left handed fowler. After seeing your completed pictures, I am even more anxious. Again, great work!

 

[Bookie]

From one smithy to another: Fine job! I'll be happy to send you the pattern for that butt plate if you want to hammer one out for yourself. Cheers, Bookie

 

[Tommy Bruce]

So are ya "hooked" yet. That is a fine looking smoothie.

 

[blksmth52]

Oh, I'm hooked alright. I'm thinkin' on doing an Early Virginia Rifle next. 42" swamped barrel in .50 cal. with iron furniture.

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Sparky is right. He is hooked. And he is a fine blacksmith and carpenter, and will do well building guns. But he has a long way to go with his photgraphy, cuz the final shots do not do this fowler justice. I have seen it in person, and it be a fine piece of work. :thumbsup: