My Tip Curtis smoothbore

[bgeipel]

I wanted to share my Tip Curtis smoothbore with the group. Tip describes this as a Dubbs Fowler. I think it more a smooth rifle.

It sure shoots great. I used it at the Forum woods walk at Friendship last weekend.

What are your thoughts? Is there such a thing as a Dubbs Fowler or is that his invention?

 

[Skychief]

Nothing on my end Barry, though I'd like to see her.

 

[bgeipel]

Another attempt at the photo

 

[pargent]

:thumbsup:

 

[Critter Getter]

That sure looks sweet. How long is that barrel? Greg

 

[Don Steele]

Seeing you bang a few steel targets with that gun on our woodswalk almost makes me a believer in barrels without "Scratches"..!! :hatsoff:

 

[bgeipel]

46"

Give me an advantage in shooting matches as the tip of my barrel is half way to the target. :wink:

 

[Skychief]

:thumbsup:

 

[wattlebuster]

I like it :hatsoff:

 

[smo]

That looks great Barry is it a 20 guage ?

 

[bgeipel]

That looks great Barry is it a 20 guage ?

Yep!

 

[silly goose]

Love it! Good luck with her.

 

[MSW]

looks nice!

 

[bowkill]

I have that same stock from him with a colerain 44" turkey barrel. I alway wondered about the dubbs thing? It feels like a cross between a rifle and a fowler. how is it on the cheek when fired?

 

[bowkill]

take some close ups please.. say he used a siler lock in yours, i was trying to figure out if i could get a late ketland ao a va lock in that stock. Since they are pre-carve.

 

[hermdog]

Just went to Tip's shop last week. What a fine gentleman. Never tried to influence my decision on what rifle I wanted. He was extremely helpful in finding the gun that fit me. Looked at the guns in the rack and he said "if you don't see something you like I will build whatever you want". Picked out the stock and the other parts from his inventory. What a selection he has. Spent 2 enjoyable hours looking at guns and talking about guns. Hope I can go back again someday. I would highly recommend a trip to his shop for anyone who likes these guns.

 

[colmoultrie]

Jacob Dubbs (or Dubs) was an early gunsmith from Northampton County. Here is an example attributed to him: http://www.johnjhayeshistoricalcollectibles.com/proddetail.asp?prod=m28

 

[jimikinz]

Beautiful! I have one of his, love it.

 

[bgeipel]

Jacob Dubbs (or Dubs) was an early gunsmith from Northampton County. Here is an example attributed to him: http://www.johnjhayeshistoricalcollectibles.com/proddetail.asp?prod=m28[/quote]

Thanks for the link! Mine has many similarities.

Barry

 

[bgeipel]

I have that same stock from him with a colerain 44" turkey barrel. I alway wondered about the dubbs thing? It feels like a cross between a rifle and a fowler. how is it on the cheek when fired?

The cheek weld is perfect for a rifle :grin: it seems to line up perfectly every time I shoulder it. Have not tried and wing shooting yet though.

I really like this gun. After a few hundred rounds down range, I would say we have bonded.