Show your Muzzleloading gems.

[toot]

Not much in fancy wood, but takes meat home just the same. 45 cal up to 54 cal and a 62 smoothy.
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is the right side one a MOWREY? any way it is a knock out!

 

[outlan22]

is the right side one a MOWREY? any way it is a knock out!

That it is, 45 cal and one i still havn't snapped a cap on yet. Pre & post build.

 

[Gamechaser]

How can you tell the difference between an original Mowry and a reproduction

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[outlan22]

How can you tell the difference between an original Mowry and a reproduction

This was a Mowry kit, from down in Texas prior to them closing down, as per the paperwork and the newspaper the brass forestock was wrapped in. Not sure if anyone has restarted a reproduction line of those.

 

[Gamechaser]

This was a Mowry kit, from down in Texas prior to them closing down, as per the paperwork and the newspaper the brass forestock was wrapped in. Not sure if anyone has restarted a reproduction line of those.

Just wondering because I know where there is one in 50 caliber and it's all brass

 

[Snydly]

Nice herd! And all of the locks are on the correct side!

Somehow the photo became reversed.... Sorry, they are all right handed.

 

[Snooterpup]

Somehow the photo became reversed.... Sorry, they are all right handed.

That’s OK, really nice herd.

 

[toot]

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KILLER! they are a gun that you don't see all that often. keep me informed on the range report. I have an original one that THE BROS, ON THE OLD ISLAND IN NY, back in the day made it into a shot gun. BANNERMAN'S on the island.

 

[Clint Meier]

I just got this unfired Hawkin style rifle, made mostly by Allen Postel of Gilbert, IA, from his estate. I believe Mr. Postel passed away last year. Other details about this rifle are posted at this link:
Rifle builder Allen B. Postel of Gilbert, IA

I am looking forward to firing it!

 

[frankie]

I just got this unfired Hawkin style rifle, made mostly by Allen Postel of Gilbert, IA, from his estate. I believe Mr. Postel passed away last year. Other details about this rifle are posted at this link:
Rifle builder Allen B. Postel of Gilbert, IA

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I am looking forward to firing it!

Beautiful art. Id like to see the rest. Thanks for posting it.,

 

[cynthialee]

I don't have anything but production guns for the common folk.

Must admit I am a tad jealous of some of the guns.

But I must make comment on Dave Persons' art!

WOW!

just wow sir, you are a fine craftsman

 

[frankie]

I don't have anything but production guns for the common folk.

Must admit I am a tad jealous of some of the guns.

But I must make comment on Dave Persons' art!

WOW!

just wow sir, you are a fine craftsman

you have the fun guns.

 

[Clint Meier]

Hey frankie, I included a link to the other photos, but it isn't obvious. Click on the line in either my OP or your quote that says 'Rifle builder Allen B. Postel of Gilbert, IA . The forum software must have converted it to this, since I copied and pasted the entire link. Sorry for the confusion! Best regards!

 

[frankie]

Hey frankie, I included a link to the other photos, but it isn't obvious. Click on the line in either my OP or your quote that says 'Rifle builder Allen B. Postel of Gilbert, IA . The forum software must have converted it to this, since I copied and pasted the entire link. Sorry for the confusion! Best regards!

thank you Clint.

Hey frankie, I included a link to the other photos, but it isn't obvious. Click on the line in either my OP or your quote that says 'Rifle builder Allen B. Postel of Gilbert, IA . The forum software must have converted it to this, since I copied and pasted the entire link. Sorry for the confusion! Best regards!

I dont say this often but you have a gem. I had to go back and look at it again!!

 

[frankie]

I hope this post keeps going. I cant get enough of the pictures. Very unique rifles. Clint Meier just posted a "oner"

 

[frankie]

my first hawken build. 50 caliber black walnut

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

My BB gun. Open the pic to see the whole image. (don't know why it is like this)

THIS IS AWESOME!!

Did you build this? If so, what are the parts?

I love it!

 

[Bushfire]

Hi,
Some of my gems that I own and shoot. I made them all.

dave

Do you have website or something where I could see your work?

 

[Clint Meier]

Hey frankie, for a first Hawkin build, that is a very handsome piece, indeed! Beautiful hunk of Walnut and great unique case color hardening on the lock plate! Did you do that metal finishing work yourself too? I'm impressed either way!

 

[Meriwether]

Such beautiful woods shown on these firearms. They are works of art.