RCA #78 Isaac Haines

[Lock Nut]

I picked up a couple Jim Chambers Isaac Haines sets for my winter projects and finished the first of the two. This is my so called "test/practice" rifle for the second which has a higher upgrade (better figured)stock.
It's a std. JC set with a 38" Rice swamped in .50 cal., Deluxe Siler lock. Rifle is a close but not exact copy of the Isaac Haines in RCA #78.
(I apologize for the pics. I need a better camera)

 

[suzkat]

Real nice work. Its a beautiful rifle. Everything is nicely executed. Obviously you have talent

 

[Spikebuck]

Very nice! :hatsoff: Thanks for posting. I have one with an H7 stock sitting in the wings waiting to be built after I finish my Flint fullstock Hawken. Wood patchbox on mine though. I hope it turns out half as good as yours.

 

[kaintuck]

:hatsoff: :bow:
VERY good first one! You've got talent, let's see the next!
And, now, your hooked!

Seriously good work!
Marc

 

[nchawkeye]

Very nice work!! :hatsoff:

 

[JackP]

Spine tingling beautiful.


Jack

 

[stuartg]

Looks great for a first rifle! The only thing that jumps out at me (and maybe it's just the angle of the picture) is the "point" coming off the sideplate panel into the beavertail looks pretty extreme in the 3rd picture. I'd consider smoothing/slimming that down on the next one.

Overall, great looking first build!

 

[rich pierce]

Finely done.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Very nice! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[mah7039]

I'd be proud to own it and even prouder to have built it. Very nice job!

 

[Mickc01]

If that's test/practice, I can wait to see the next one. :hatsoff:

 

[Lock Nut]

Thanks all for the compliments. Just to clarify, This is my first of the two completed for the my winter projects. Not my first ever build. :wink:
Here is some close detail pics of the PB and check side carving. It's very hard to get a pic of the BP with all the glare off the brass.

 

[Col. Batguano]

Did you do the engraving? Hammer & chisel? Where did you get your inspiration for the designs of both the carving (nicely done) and engraving? What tools do you like to use for the above?

 

[Lock Nut]

Thank you. Yes I do my own engraving. I just use a std. chase hammer and an engraver I made from a worn out chainsaw file. The carvings with a basic set of Pfeil chisels.

I get my inspiration from all of you guys here on this site that do such beautiful work on these long rifles.

I just copied the design (as close as possible) straight out of the RCA book. Isaac Haines #78.

 

[wattlebuster]

I like it. Very sharp :thumbsup: :hatsoff: