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Marlinman93, your posts have me wondering (again) how I get into this forum for free ... what a treat. Thanks for posting. something in me won't rest until I have a Ruger #1 in .375 ... yeah, I need one.

Gotta keep this thread going - so here's another of my singleshots. I'm running out of ammo for this thread though, so I sure hope some others can help carry the load. Keep 'em comin'!

Hard to beat a No. 1, in a 101 year old cartridge, with a vintage Weaver 3X...............

Gotta love the way the older Weavers set that glass back just right !!......

Brent,
Love that flintlock. Sure is a beauty!

Thought maybe I'd add one you might not see many of...

Perhaps that beauty is a Sharps Borschart?

Is that a false muzzle on it?

99, you are correct, on both counts. The rifle was built in the late 1890's by A.O. Zischang. It shoots very well yet today.

No 1RSI in 275 Rigby
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Here's the latest purchases. A Ballard #6, with .22 short barrel, re-rifled by Zettler Bros. of Brooklyn, NY in the late 1800's. Scope is a Stevens 438, which sits in a set of HM Pope mounts. Buttplate is also Pope. It shoots one hole groups at 50 yds. of @ 1/2" with 15 shots.





And a Ballard #3 Gallery rifle, which was special ordered with #6 style wood, gallery midrange tang sight, and Ballard globe front. Also the rear dovetail was omitted. Not quite as accurate, as the bore is a bit less, but itstill shoots 1 1/2" groups at 50 yds.

Ruger#1's: 450/400 top; .458 Lott Bottom. Still waiting for my 9.3X74R

Those Ballards are awesome!!!

Wonderful rifles.

Thanks,
Brent

Pretty wood on those No 1s SakoAlberta,

Nice Lancaster/Emmitsburg School rifle. What caliber is it?

Here's a few of my pets.

It is actually supposed to be more of a Carolina style rifle (fluting on forearm). It is a .54 roundball rifle.

Thanks,
Brent

Thanks. Both were bought when I could see them. I have a 9.3X74R ordered so it will probably arrive with 'fencepost' wood!

Sorry BrentD for the misidentification. Did you build it yourself?

Yup, that one is all mine, mistakes and all, but one of my favorite rifles. Frankly, I don't really know that the styles are all that discrete and identifiable. But I tried to pattern the style after rifles by the Volgers and others in the Carolinas just because I liked them. At the same time, I wanted it to be my own design so I'm sure I totally violated many of the features of Carolina rifles and perhaps added features more appropriate to other lineages. But for sure, I like it and that's all that counts with me.

Brent

I know what you mean about �mistakes and all�. I�ve built a few, and �stuff happens� when working with curly maple. Even the masters make mistakes. They�re just better at covering them up.

I think a man should start with a basic style and idea then make it his own. The rifle is more interesting and reflects the tastes and personality of the man himself.

Nice job.

Mick

B-78 in 20 Bobcat with factory gloss finish stripped and oil finish applied/ recheckered and steel grip cap and 1/2 recoil pad installed.



Looking for another with an octagon barrel to become a 6x47 Lapua

Michael

Wow, what an amazing collection of fine rifles here! I don't have any of the amazing old weapons some have posted, but here is my little #1 RSI 7x57, with a vintage Weaver K2.5 with post & crosshair reticle:



and in case the forum cuts the muzzle off, here it is vertically oriented:


I was rather pleased with the wood, especially as the rifle wasn't hand picked or anything ... just ordered sight unseen, and this is what showed up at the dealer! She's a fun little gun, and I need to run her through her paces in the next year, as I'd like to hunt with her next year. I moved clear across the country from Seattle to Nashville this year, and just haven't had time to do much shooting!!

All the best,
Liam