Newly Completed Christian Oerter Rifle

[ats5331]

As usual, I know that my work is not nearly as good as many members on this forum..

Just completed this rifle. Modeled after the Oerter Rifle. Ed Parry helped me out on wirework and engraving. I carved the griffin and completed all else.

Every rifle is an opportunity to learn and sharpen skills. This one was a blast to make. Love the Christian Springs style rifle and carving!

 

[Brokennock]

Pretty snazzy. Good job.

Ed Parry in Connecticut?

 

[ats5331]

Thanks, yessir. Ed is awesome with engraving and wirework!

 

[SSBN617b]

WOW!!!!!

 

[Treestalker]

Gryffindor! I like it, and would have hell getting things that close. B

 

[duca]

Wow!! Beautiful job! Really looks great...

Anthony

 

[NorthFork]

You are too modest. WOW!

 

[rich pierce]

You are too modest. WOW!

Agree 100%. This is an ambitious undertaking and very well executed.

 

[Ajgall]

Beautiful rifle well done!

 

[roundballman]

Wish I could do the things you do! Great work!

 

[Loja man]

I like the Griffin! Curious what the story behind it is?

 

[ats5331]

The original Griffin Rifle was completed by Johann Christian Oerter in 1774 at the Christian Springs rifle shop outside of Nazareth, PA. The original was made for William Marshall, the son of Edward Marshall. Oerter’s teacher was Andreas Albrecht, maker of the famous “Lion and the Lamb” Rifle. There are other rifles by Albrecht that had mythical beasts carver into them. My personal belief is that Albrecht’s fascination with mythical animals inspired Oerter with the Griffin Rifle. I have personally handled the original and consider the finest Longrifle I have ever seen.

-Allen

 

[brushblind]

Amazing work, congrats!

 

[Major Tim]

Tremendous!

If it was the 1770's and you were buying new it would cost you about L8 or 3-4 month's salary. If you sell this for less than 3 month's wages, someone will get a bargain!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Very, very nice, you can be proud of that gun!