Ole pal Dennis is at it again

[Wes/Tex]

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This is his wheel lock that's in progress, cock dog is about all that's not his own manufacture.
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Old German style toy, mostly his own manufacture...with inlays. Dennis Heckathorn is one talented dude!

Inside patchbox of his dragon gun! https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1601447_10201199904895433_226026817_n.jpg

Lock area of "Dragon Hunter"...he made all but barrel
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Stock of "Dragon Hunter"
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Dennis is one of the old Texas Army guys I'd lost touch with over the years. So glad he's not been resting on past laurels. he's presently making Blunderbusses for all the ships n the U.S. Navy with names of Texas cities!

 

[Wes/Tex]

This is Dennis at a show. Shows his talent at duplicating match & wheel locks!
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Not a match or wheel but he cranked this baby out having only a small piece of barrel tubing!
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[rickystl]

What a craftsman. Unbelievable talent. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[wulf]

Talented doesn't quite cover this man's ability.
Truly exceptional...and......you know such a
person. Good for you and thanks for sharing.
Wulf

 

[Wes/Tex]

He posted these originals as his inspiration...not bad! https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.ne...00/1623560_10201205856164211_1155116054_n.jpg

 

[JKinTX]

Wow...
He could be better, but darned if I know how!

 

[Wes/Tex]

I'm amazed at the ingenuity. He gets a brain storm about something and just builds it! I'm lucky to find my sock drawer!