The Trade Gun is Finished

[TDM]

Well, it’s done. The build thread had gotten so long I thought it best to post the photos in a new one. Overall I’m pleased. Now I’ve got to cast some RBs and try her out

 

[TDM]

Here’s a few more photos and I want to thank @Comfortably_Numb for the great plate engraving and @Rob M. for his generous help.

 

[Rató:rats]

Gorgeous. Been following the build thread a while and the fruition is awesome

 

[skwerleater]

Great job!!!

 

[WALT53]

Here’s a few more photos and I want to thank @Comfortably_Numb for the great plate engraving and @Rob M. for his generous help.

Very nice job TDM.

 

[Piquant]

Nice job TDM, beautiful work!

 

[Edm]

Great looking gun!

 

[JEBMs]

It’s a beauty. That .62 oughta bowl those little deer y’all have in south Ms. over with no problem. it’s been fun watching you build that bad boy. Thanks for posting your photos

 

[TDM]

Forgot to mention that she weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz. Still not sure if I’m in love with such a shiny finish. Normally I would have aged the brass some, but I thought that would look more out of place with the stock finish. I won’t make any changes now, but if the shine doesn’t grow on me I’ll scuff it up and wax it.

 

[hanshi]

Leave it shiny! It's a true beauty and makes me jealous. There now!

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Beautiful!

 

[painter]

Forgot to mention that she weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz. Still not sure if I’m in love with such a shiny finish. Normally I would have aged the brass some, but I thought that would look more out of place with the stock finish. I won’t make any changes now, but if the shine doesn’t grow on me I’ll scuff it up and wax it.

I understand where you're coming from, but as you use it it will take on it's own character. I'm sure it will grow on you.

 

[TDM]

Leave it shiny! It's a true beauty and makes me jealous. There now!

I understand where you're coming from, but as you use it it will take on it's own character. I'm sure it will grow on you.

Your both right, she will stay as is for now. If I use it as much as I hope too she’ll get scuffed up enough on her own.

 

[Bnewberry]

Looks amazing!

 

[azmntman]

Too nice to shoot!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Nifty, you did a great job!

 

[TDM]

Nifty, you did a great job!

Thank you Sir!

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Man, that's a looker! Nicely done.

 

[powderman]

thats a nice smoothy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hawkenhunter50]

Looks good, I like the finish on the barrel. If you dont want that shine on the stock, once it fully cures you could rub it back with some rottenstone mixed on a denim or felt pad with some BLO. That would get you more of a satin finish instead of shiny.