Nearly done! Pics for those interested in a first build result

[Cloverprint]

Well its finally nearly done. Functional but minus the engraving which I feel too unpracticed to finish at the moment...but very pleased. Shoots awesome too.

 

[PathfinderNC]

What a great looking rifle. I’d say you did really well!
Also it’s a good decision you made about not trying out uncertain engraving skills on your beautiful gun. Many a sweet job has been soured by using it as a practice block.
Congratulations on your first build- I kind of doubt it will be your last

 

[Phil Coffins]

Dandy!

 

[deerstalkert]

that's a fine rifle, one anybody would be proud of!

 

[BillKilgore]

Beautiful rifle. Tell us more about it. What caliber, type of lock, etc.

 

[frankie]

Well its finally nearly done. Functional but minus the engraving which I feel too unpracticed to finish at the moment...but very pleased. Shoots awesome too.

very very fine. Great color. Just beautiful

 

[Cloverprint]

Beautiful rifle. Tell us more about it. What caliber, type of lock, etc.

Its a Jim Chambers kit - Isaac Haines, .45 cal. Started before Xmas this year and took lots of evenings and weekends. Learned a ton, spent as much time researching I think as building. Thanks to all for your comments. I am very pleased so far. The first shots on sight in were perfect for windage (Guess a good guess on position). Ran out of 3f for elevation so hope to finish in the next day or so. And there will be some engraving practice in my future but its a functioning piece for sure! I did engrave my name in the barrel and used nail polish to highlight. But that is the limit of my engraving skills after nearly blowing it on the hunters star. Its so nice I am happy to advance skills and engrave later.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Nice job.

 

[Whitworth]

That's nice, real nice. Congratulations on your work.

 

[deerstalkert]

Of course you do realize that as your first you will never be truly done with it as long as you own it. always something you will tinker with.
that is the joy of these things.

 

[SDSmlf]

Appears to be a nice looking first build, but difficult to really see in such a busy background, especially when it looks like you used a flash. With the poor lighting your gun blends into and almost disappears in the brightly colored throw pillows and couch or love seat in your photographs. Why not take photographs in natural light without the clutter so we can see and appreciate the detail of your work? It looks like a gun to be proud of. The gun should jump out as the focal point of your photographs, not blend into throw pillows.

 

[The Appalachian]

Double tap the pictures, that enlarges them. Looks great to me. Beautiful rifle.

 

[ryoung14]

Very, very nice. Going to build another?

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Looks great! Nice work.

 

[Cloverprint]

Here are some additional pics - ramrod pipe carving is an edelweiss - My wifes favorite flower. I'm far from an expert wood carver as I have never carved anything before in my life. Thanks and yes, there will probably be another build in my future.

 

[frankie]

Here are some additional pics - ramrod pipe carving is an edelweiss - My wifes favorite flower. I'm far from an expert wood carver as I have never carved anything before in my life. Thanks and yes, there will probably be another build in my future.

beautiful rifle and great work. I bet that took a lot of time.