pretty much finished my Tennessee classic 45. a new gem is born!

[deerstalkert]

bought this stock and barrel from a member. it has been fun. now on to the next one!

 

[BillKilgore]

That is a nice looking rifle. The lock appears small compared to the stock. Is it a small lock or is it common for this style of gun?

 

[deerstalkert]

That is a nice looking rifle. The lock appears small compared to the stock. Is it a small lock or is it common for this style of gun?

yes. it was a lock i had lying about so i used it but i see many TCR's with a small lock. what is correct? someone more knowledgeable than me will say i am sure.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I knew someone would make a nice rifle from that started project. You did a nice job! By the way, do you sleep???

 

[Mtman725]

Looks good, well done.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Nice work.

 

[Celticstoneman]

That is a fine looking rifle! Be proud when you carry it, you should be.
John

 

[deerstalkert]

I knew someone would make a nice rifle from that started project. You did a nice job! By the way, do you sleep???

in fits and starts! like the saying goes, "you can sleep when you are dead!'
multiple sclerosis keeps me uncomfortable unless i am doing something to distract me from pain. may as well do something constructive! can't chase women anymore!
thanks to all for the compliments but feel free to critique also. i am just learning. Old Dogs can learn new tricks!

 

[EC121]

It is a good effort.

Since you asked, your lock panels are too big. That makes a humpbacked wrist that looks too short. Takes away some of the elegance of the style. By undercutting the tang at the lug, you can get the bend closer to the breech and eliminate some of the hump. Also the abrupt cutoff at the entry pipe interrupts the flow from the fore-arm to the fore-end.

This is an example of that style from the web.

 

[deerstalkert]

EC121, thank you! i can see right off i left to much on the panels. still have my rasps and files!
i won't mess with the entry pipe though. i have seen examples both ways.
those smaller panels sure slim that wrist ! sexy!

 

[frankie]

bought this stock and barrel from a member. it has been fun. now on to the next one!

Is that a Howard terpning print in the background? It looks like it. I have one of his called "the ploy". The only critique of the rifle is that it is not on my couch at home. lol Very nice looking.

 

[brotherlloyd]

not bad

 

[deerstalkert]

Is that a Howard terpning print in the background? It looks like it. I have one of his called "the ploy". The only critique of the rifle is that it is not on my couch at home. lol Very nice looking.

ah, not a print. an oil on canvas. Hope Springs Eternal, The Ghost Dance. the crown jewel of my collection.
thanks for the kind words on the Tennessee. as soon as i get sights on her am going to make smoke!

 

[frankie]

ah, not a print. an oil on canvas. Hope Springs Eternal, The Ghost Dance. the crown jewel of my collection.
thanks for the kind words on the Tennessee. as soon as i get sights on her am going to make smoke!

who is the artist

 

[MSW]

i like it!

 

[deerstalkert]

who is the artist

have never been able to determine. Signed G Frank. it is a very close copy of Terpning's original. size its 36" tall by 54" wide. never have been able to get accurate size of Terpnings original. found it in a antique shop in Richmond Virginia of all places. cost as much or more to ship as it did to purchase.

 

[BozoMiller]

lookin' good

 

[frankie]

have never been able to determine. Signed G Frank. it is a very close copy of Terpning's original. size its 36" tall by 54" wide. never have been able to get accurate size of Terpnings original. found it in a antique shop in Richmond Virginia of all places. cost as much or more to ship as it did to purchase.

It's definitely in a terpning style. I really like it. What a fortunate find. Thanks man.

 

[Coinneach]

I really like those Southern Rifle styles, and a 45 cal Flinter with be my next build here.

I'm pretty well restricted to a Lefty Pecatonica River kit now probably in Cherry wood for a change rather than more Curly Maple.
The Chambers Isaac Hayes FL .50cal kit I'm currently working on will be my last "Brassy" furnished Rifle I'll ever build, I'm more into the simple Southern Iron furniture nowadays.

I did get a kick out of hand fitting a Bone Nose cap years ago to a .36 Cal Tenn Mountain Rifle Flinter (having Dawgs chewing on Beef Boll bones around here is damn handy for such parts ) and I pinned it in place with a hand filed Bone pin; after I'd aged it with hot tea bags. I was very pleased with the difference it made from conventionally furnished ML's so intend to do it again.

 

[deerstalkert]

I really like those Southern Rifle styles, and a 45 cal Flinter with be my next build here.

I'm pretty well restricted to a Lefty Pecatonica River kit now probably in Cherry wood for a change rather than more Curly Maple.
The Chambers Isaac Hayes FL .50cal kit I'm currently working on will be my last "Brassy" furnished Rifle I'll ever build, I'm more into the simple Southern Iron furniture nowadays.

I did get a kick out of hand fitting a Bone Nose cap years ago to a .36 Cal Tenn Mountain Rifle Flinter (having Dawgs chewing on Beef Boll bones around here is damn handy for such parts ) and I pinned it in place with a hand filed Bone pin; after I'd aged it with hot tea bags. I was very pleased with the difference it made from conventionally furnished ML's so intend to do it again.

any pictures of that bone cap? i have moose, elk, bones and antlers galore. just need inspiration and time.