Project rifle

[Phil Coffins]

I acquired an older rifle for a project. This half stock rifle was originally built in 1972 here in Colorado. It was built with good components on a solid piece of walnut, but it needs a bit of updating and refining with a refinish to make it ready to go. The GR Douglas barrel is 50 caliber and 33 inches long. I’ll post a photo when I’m done fiddling with the project.
IMG_0476 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Uncle Miltie]

Harold Robbins lock: one of the best ever made. All machined parts, you can't buy a better percussion lock today.

 

[TDM]

Aught to be a good one.

 

[Kansas Jake]

I‘m looking forward to more pictures and information.

 

[Phil Coffins]

As I continue to disassemble the rifle a pleasant surprise came to light, under the butt plate was written this.
2-23-72 Bolder Colo
The Powder Keg
Rob Mulcany
The Powder Keg is gone and I have no idea about the fellow.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Got this one done good enough. Just a few things needed touched up, trimmed down the forearm and tip by a 1/8” from the lower edge, reshaped the front of the comb, reshaped the cheek piece and replaced the brass screws with steel. The front trigger had too much take up so I added a sliver soldered on tab of steel to its lever. Did a fresh oil finish on the wood and cold browned the barrel. I think it’s ready for the next fifty years of use.
IMG_0480 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0481 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[TDM]

Looks mighty nice Phil.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Strong work there, @Phil Coffins ! There’s a rifle that’s ready to cross the plains.

Those old Douglas barrels were first-rate, as were the Robbins locks.

Notchy Bob

 

[2 shots]

nice work as always mr. coffins

 

[Thingamajiggy]

A beauty, well done.

 

[Iceman]

Very nice!!!!

 

[Phil Coffins]

Thanks fellows, now I need to find a locale that needs a rifle with some extra stuff. I’m not going to mess with mailing it.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Thanks fellows, now I need to find a locale that needs a rifle with some extra stuff. I’m not going to mess with mailing it.

That one ought to go quick!

Notchy Bob