I found a gun built by my good friend and now it is home with me!
http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t...tlock%20Rifle/
.45 flintlock,42" Douglas barrel,nicely engraved and carved.
I found a gun built by my good friend and now it is home with me!
http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t...tlock%20Rifle/
.45 flintlock,42" Douglas barrel,nicely engraved and carved.
The .30/06 Springfield,the ULTIMATE cartridge combat,hunting and target cartridge,a .45 single action and a good FLINTLOCK is all I need to be happy!
Simply gorgeous ...congratulations
though shalt not lust another man's rifle
though shalt not lust another man's rifle
though shalt not lust another man's rifle
though shalt not lust another man's rifle
though shalt not lust another man's rifle..........................
I am gonna go pout with Buckweet now.
Nice, VERY NICE!
That looks like a real good one- great metal work, nice wood.
Something to be proud of, and keep forever.
USMC 1980-1985
Very nice rifle, excellent engraving. Hope you get years of enjoyment out it. Haven't heard of the Douglas barrel used in years but they made a good barrel.
Northmn
Dang Dude!
It looks like you got your hands on a good one!
Treasure it, it is a treasure.
That is one beautiful rifle. I'm sure it shoots as good as it looks.
Most people would sooner die than think, in fact, they do so. -B. Russell
Madcaster,
That is truly a gorgeous rifle! I am glad for your good fortune and wish you much enjoyment with that fine heirloom, my friend.
Before I was hit by a propane truck(his fault,as borne out in Court) and put on disability,had to declare bankruptcy,went with ANY income for 18 months,I had THREE of his guns.Two were built just for me,one was about to go up to Friendship.Had to sell everything I owned,and this is not one I had before,but it is "getting back" a bit of my past.
The .30/06 Springfield,the ULTIMATE cartridge combat,hunting and target cartridge,a .45 single action and a good FLINTLOCK is all I need to be happy!
You trying to short out my keyboard? I've got drool all over it That's a handsome rifle for sure...Ray
Proud member in the basket of deplorables.
I've got the itch, but don't got the scratch.
Madcaster,
Then I am doubly glad for you and for the reversal of some of the difficulties you have had to suffer. I hope you recover fully physically and financially and in every way.
1874Sharps,thank you Sir.This was a start,but I do not think I will ever get back to where I was.But I still appreciate you buddy.
The .30/06 Springfield,the ULTIMATE cartridge combat,hunting and target cartridge,a .45 single action and a good FLINTLOCK is all I need to be happy!
thats nice.who built it?
Ya really know to hurt a guy, doncha?
Hopin for your future also.
Bob
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder to find any!
Μολὼν λαβέ; approximate Classical Greek pronunciation [molɔ̀ːn labé], Modern Greek [moˈlon laˈve]), meaning "Come and take them" is a classical expression of defiance reportedly by King Leonidas in response to the Persian army's demand that the Spartans surrender their weapons at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Don Davison,but he has not built a muzzleloader for some time now.He was trained by Hacker Martin and Lester Smith.Lester trained him on engraving.
Mostly he builds BPCR guns now.
The .30/06 Springfield,the ULTIMATE cartridge combat,hunting and target cartridge,a .45 single action and a good FLINTLOCK is all I need to be happy!
Folks,I did not share the personnal stuff to get sympathy or anything,it was just a bad period in my life,and this was a great shot in the arm for me personallly.I'm sure some iof you understand how I feel.Thank you all.
The .30/06 Springfield,the ULTIMATE cartridge combat,hunting and target cartridge,a .45 single action and a good FLINTLOCK is all I need to be happy!
I looked at all 17 photos. Very Nice ! !
Primer shortages won't affect you !
Ben
Dadgum it! That is one very nice rifle. Sorry to hear about the bad times, but we recover. I'm a disabled Vietnam Vet, things can be tight sometimes.
This shows you have kept the faith. I heard that "tough times don't last, tough people do...".
God Bless
Rich
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |