Winter projects

[waksupi]

I had never built a Poor Boy rifle, so figured I needed one.
So, once you have a new rifle, you need to make a new bag and horn, and a knife to skin beaver with. I also made a measure, ball bag, knapping tool, and turnscrew to service the rifle.
.53 Green River Rifle Works barrel, unknown original lock, and forged out the thimbles, sights, and trigger guard.

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[dondiego]

WOW! What is the knife handle made of?

[waksupi]

WOW! What is the knife handle made of?

It's brass and cow horn.

[Edward]

I do believe you must be one of those time travelers ,cause what you created looks as original as a original (out standing ) !

[pietro]

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Pretty fine looking rocklock outfit, there - nice work !


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[RED333]

Nice work!!!

[waarp8nt]

Looks mighty fine! Hard to tell from the pictures...did you put a butt plate on the rifle?

[waksupi]

Looks mighty fine! Hard to tell from the pictures...did you put a butt plate on the rifle?


No, it's a typical Poor Boy.

[waarp8nt]

No, it's a typical Poor Boy.

That's what I figured, but had to ask....

[Texas by God]

It looks anything but poor to me!
I love looking at your creations. Thanks for sharing.

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[gon2shoot]

Not too shabby for a rookie. How's it shoot?

[waksupi]

Not too shabby for a rookie. How's it shoot?

After a fouling shot, at 50 yards the first load went into 1.5". I upped the charge 5 gr., and it was one hole, if I could hold it well enough. I'm going to have to try in at 100 yards when we get a nice day.

So I ended up with 70 gr. 3fff, pillow ticking patch with Moose Milk, and .520 RB.

Being a GRRW barrel, pretty much as I expected.

[Spruce]

Very nice work as always, great craftsmanship.

[Beerd]

Very nice!
Rifle gun, bag, horn & knife. Either you work real fast or you had one looong winter. We're finally able to see dirt (mud) around here.

[RogerDat]

Totally awesome. Given the right set of clothes you could make people believe in time travel with that rig.

[waksupi]

Very nice!
Rifle gun, bag, horn & knife. Either you work real fast or you had one looong winter. We're finally able to see dirt (mud) around here.

We are currently in winter month #7 here.

[waarp8nt]

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Fruit trees are budding in our area, yet we woke up to snowfall this morning. Winter is hanging around a little extra long this year, here in Illinois. Since your somewhat farther North, when do expect decent weather to hit in your area?

[Beerd]

thread drift warning


when do expect decent weather to hit in your area?

any minute now, but it probably won't last.
I think it will be two or three weeks before I will be able to work in the garden.
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[waksupi]

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Fruit trees are budding in our area, yet we woke up to snowfall this morning. Winter is hanging around a little extra long this year, here in Illinois. Since your somewhat farther North, when do expect decent weather to hit in your area?

I've seen a lot of Memorial Day weekends with snow. Also mid-June, July 4, August 15, September 21. We always get three months of summer, we just never know which three.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Fine winter project.... should make for a good companion tromping about the lonely areas.
Interesting that 3F works so well.
Mike in Peru

[LIMPINGJ]

Beautiful work there.

[waksupi]

Good morning
Fine winter project.... should make for a good companion tromping about the lonely areas.
Interesting that 3F works so well.
Mike in Peru

Actually, it turned out to be a pretty heavy rifle, so I will probably shoot it for a few months, then sell it to some young fellow. Too heavy for me to carry around long!
I'm already plotting on building another with a slim profile swamped Getz .50 barrel and a Cochran lock I have. It should be a pound or two lighter.

[Texas by God]

This is my chance to confess my ignorance- what is a swamped barrel?

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[waksupi]

This is my chance to confess my ignorance- what is a swamped barrel?

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Thick at the breech and muzzle, with a taper to around 2/3 length of the barrel. Think of it as a waist. Makes for a light, very nice handling rifle. Definitely my favorite to build with. Do a google, you should be able to find good images with dimensions.

[Texas by God]

That's what I suspected; now I know. Thanks.

[sharps4590]

My goodness....exquisite is the word that comes to mind. Stunning, absolutely stunning, all of the kit!!!! I've always had a very soft spot for Southern Mountain/Poor Boy's and haven't been without one since the earliest 80's. Living down here where squirrels are my main game they've always been 36's.

When we lived on the Wyoming/Idaho border we never worried about having a white Christmas....and usually had a white Thanksgiving. The question was always whether or not we'd have a white 4th of July. Fireworks are particularly lovely in a heavy snow storm. 9 months of winter and 3 months of bad skiing was the mantra.

[gon2shoot]

Swamped barrel.......26 inch?

[waksupi]

Swamped barrel.......26 inch?


The Getz I have is 42".

[mazo kid]

Ric, nice work as usual. Here in Wis. we are having some "alert" days this weekend. 6-12" snow mid-State, not quite as much for us. Coldest-ever start of April!

[gon2shoot]

Ok, fat fingered the 2 instead of the 3.

So what's your weight estimate with the 42?

[waksupi]

Ok, fat fingered the 2 instead of the 3.

So what's your weight estimate with the 42?

This current gun is right on 8.5#. I would estimate the small profile barrel to make into a rifle of around 7 - 7.5#.

[stubshaft]

Looks great Waksupi.

[nekshot]

Another beauty! I was thinking of you recently and wondered what you might be building this winter? I don't know how you older fellas eyes work at small details as such. A real treat to see it!

[Flintlock1812]

Outstanding work Waksupi!