Flint Locks and a Percussion

[DaveHawk]

I began building Flint locks under the watchful eye of Hawkeye Keith Casteel, If you know his guns you will recognize the influence of the Curly maple 54 I built 30 years ago. The 50 cal Cherry dose not have a drop of stain on it. I used an acid wash I make to darken the wood, Ivory inlays and brass darkener made this gun look original, so much so I took it to a gun shop to sell and they asked if it was original 2 weeks after I finished in. They said they would not sell it because I am not a known gun maker or it was not original. Butt heads  LOL
Then the 1830 Percussion. I bought it at a yard sale for 5 bucks and replaced the missing wood and bought one of Keith's 20 gauge barrels with internal chocks for turkey hunting. I wanted a sleeper gun and it is all of that with a 55-65 yard range with tight pattern. The 4th rifle is a 40 can percussion made by Joseph Sells in the 1830, Keith and I authenticated it. It's value is $1,400.00- $1,500.00 It's a good shooter in Great contrition.














If anyone is interested in this 40 cal PM me. Great Ladies rifle or squirrel gun.





 

[crazell]

That's some beautiful plunder you have there. Love the look of the curly wood...Thanks for sharing with us...

[Hanshi]

Impressive.  Very nice.

[William]

Beautiful work!

[larry74]

love it  Why cant I  find a five dollar rifle

[Rocklock]

"They said they would not sell it because I am not a known gun maker or it was not original. Butt heads  LOL"

  Reminds me of the kids at the auto parts store that can't get a part without putting make and model in the computer.  I need a set of axle bearings for a 9" Ford rear end.  Make and Model?  1940 Ford but the 9" Ford wasn't created until 1957.  HaHaHaHaHa squirrels em up every time!

[BFJ]

Great job and pictures. Thanks for posting.
                                                        BFJ