2 Bore Boxlock Muzzleloader

[Red Badger]

Awesome!  I'll bet that fireball would really be impressive at night!

[graybear]

Now that would be great to take to Africa for a Big 5 hunt. Just like in the olden days.

[William]

The fireball is enormous!  How many shots do you get from a pound of powder?

[CowboyCS]

14-15 shots to the pound.

Colin

[William]

14-15 shots to the pound.

Colin

So just attach some straps to a can of Goex to use as a kinda day horn? 

[CowboyCS]

You don't have to carry very much powder, because I haven't found anybody yet who wants to shoot it more than once. 

[William]

Don't have to carry much powder?  Two shots is over 1000 grains!  I can touch off over a dozen out of my .54 for the amount of powder it take just to shoot the 2 Bore twice!

[CowboyCS]

Well you know "much" is kind of a relative term...

Colin

[CowboyCS]

This is my first attempt at case making, I need to be honest here and say that case building is clearly a skilled form that is well worth the money spent on a professional case maker. This was quite possibly one of the hardest parts of this build. Fitting and lining even this little accoutrements box took me several frustrating days to do, and the results are clearly not as nicely done as a professional case builder would be able to do. So my hats off to them, they certainly have my respect for their talents.

The Front:


The Back:


The Inside:


The Box was built from Walnut, Claro for the top and bottom, and Black for the sides. All the hardware is brass. It has a similar finish to the rifle.

I haven't decided how I am going to case the rifle yet, I'm having difficulty finding walnut of the sizes I need. White Oak is an option, but I'm not sure that is the way I want to go yet. I have also considered buying an Aluminum Flight case, and then lining it with a fitted liner.

Colin

[aka-kesler]

Awesome bout describes it!!!!!!!  Wicked kick in the video my mule dont kick that hard  HA!HA!

[Red Badger]

Colin the case turned out perfect - My check is in the mail for a dozen just like it.... is 1 Million enough? 

Seriously, I like the case

[voyageur1688]

How to case it? Thats easy. Get 2 old military wheels and tires, a trailer tongue, and a tarp to put over that hand canon. Ya be more daring than me one this one. I think that thing would send all 150 lbs of me just a sailing to the next county.
Voy

[CowboyCS]

The rifle case is finally finished and this is now a completed set. All I'm lacking is the handle for the center of the case, I just haven't found what I am looking for yet. There are brass handles on each end of the case though, so it is easy enough to pick up and move around.

The Final details:
2 Bore
24" Smoothbore barrel
Weight 24 pounds
Full Top rib with integrated quarter rib and front ramp.
Full under rib with pipes and sling stud.
Black Walnut Stock with ebony tip.
Oil Finished.
Single leaf English express sights.
Rust Blued, with moderate coverage engraving.
16 LPI Semi-Flattop Checkering.
Both the rifle case and the accoutrements case are walnut, with a similar finish to the rifle.











I hope you enjoyed this build.

Colin

[Red Badger]

Colin It is superb! and the narrative was great... One question.  Was this a custom order or are you looking for a buyer?  It would be a great prize for club or organization to purchase for an event... Truly one of a kind!

[Beau48]

That is just plain Top Shelf.
Put in on GunBroker with those pics and you just might make yourself a very pretty penny, at least I sure hope you do.
If you want I will also pass the word around here, know a few fellas who like the different has have the cash to deal with, no promises but sure will try for ya.