WITHDRAWN Phil Cravener Rifle unfired

[moondoc smith]

OK 2nd time around the trader was full of it. So here I go again

For sale a beautiful 45 cal barrel is 40" swamped only test fired many years ago . The gun was made by Phil and his father as stamped on the barrel 2200$ plus shipping . I had it up for trades also but after the last comedy show Im going to stick to cash for now . I have an FFL license in my name its not needed but helps establish who I am . I am in Colo/Wy area but can ship I have lots of positive feedback on the Gun Board forum and others PM me if interested

 

[moondoc smith]

ANY OFFERS???? Im open

 

[excess650]

ANY OFFERS???? Im open

Phil was a builder from the Greensburg area, Westmoreland County Pa. He died several years back, but had been a regular at the Bushy Run Longrifle show every January. Phil did very nice work, and the rifle should be worth double your asking price.

 

[moondoc smith]

hey excess650 thanks for the input I thought it would sell for 3500-4000$ but have not had any real offers at all.

 

[Straekat]

Phil was a builder from the Greensburg area, Westmoreland County Pa. He died several years back, but had been a regular at the Bushy Run Longrifle show every January. Phil did very nice work, and the rifle should be worth double your asking price.

Phil live in Latrobe, PA. I knew him well and spent more than a few Saturdays setting in his shop watching him and his dad (Merle) working on custom pieces. He built a J P Beck style rifle with a 44" swamped barrel in 50cal, with a sliding wood patch bod, and a specially chosen tiger maple billet plank that hadn't been pre-shaped so it could accommodate my gorilla length arms and length of pull.

Although I paid him to do the work, he made it for me, and I knew he knocked something off the final price. I have no plans of ever selling it, even though the value of his work has increased far past what I paid for mine.

I wouldn't budge on the price you're asking. Take it to a few shows and wait for someone who knew Phil and neglected to get one before he passed in 2012. One of them might reconsider their past mistake.

 

[moondoc smith]

Thanks Straekat for the support and info I finally know what the M E Cravener stands for Merle. I will give it a week then send it off to "The Track of the Wolf" They said they would be happy to sell it for me and are suggesting much more than I have it listed for .

 

[Deerslayer]

Would it be possible to see the rifle in person? I live in Newcastle, WY.

 

[Rudyard]

Phil & Munchkin indispensable to any proper Eastern R vous . & certainly did nice work .The first Eastern I went to was the first Shawnee Crabman as Booshway . I was a member but had no primate togs , But Phil loaned me a capote so I could stay in for the feast . I camped down stream of the gate . He was always a proper gentleman , I did 17' Easterns' I think he was always there . Rudyard

 

[moondoc smith]

Would it be possible to see the rifle in person? I live in Newcastle, WY.

of course you can I'm in Loveland email me at [email protected]

 

[moondoc smith]

Phil & Munchkin indispensable to any proper Eastern R vous . & certainly did nice work .The first Eastern I went to was the first Shawnee Crabman as Booshway . I was a member but had no primate togs , But Phil loaned me a capote so I could stay in for the feast . I camped down stream of the gate . He was always a proper gentleman , I did 17' Easterns' I think he was always there . Rudyard

SO you need one of these !!!!!

 

[Rudyard]

No I make my own even long rifles , But don't use them too heavy but nice work is nice work whatever its on .Ime sure it will sell its worth the asking price or more . Good luck Rudyard

 

[moondoc smith]

No I make my own even long rifles , But don't use them too heavy but nice work is nice work whatever its on .Ime sure it will sell its worth the asking price or more . Good luck Rudyard

Its 7 pounds 7 ounces pretty light I thought

 

[Rudyard]

7 pounds 7 ounces gets more than I prefer. I aim for under 6 and a pet is just 5 pounds . What you do on a range isn't so critical more weight is a plus. But hunting rough country all weight gets to you. game is often just 30 yards or less. Where it not a requirement Ide have it smooth bore and just a hollow in the false breech & a front sight of stag tush or silver . But as long rifles go ide agree it is pretty light . it is good buying if you want one . I hope you sell it soon . Regards Rudyard

 

[moondoc smith]

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