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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.
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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'!
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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 !!......
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Brent, Love that flintlock. Sure is a beauty!
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Thought maybe I'd add one you might not see many of...
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Perhaps that beauty is a Sharps Borschart?
Is that a false muzzle on it?
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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.
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Antiue Marlins and single shot rifles! NRA Life OAC Member HAMF Member
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Ruger#1's: 450/400 top; .458 Lott Bottom. Still waiting for my 9.3X74R
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Those Ballards are awesome!!!
Wonderful rifles.
Thanks, Brent
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Pretty wood on those No 1s SakoAlberta,
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Nice Lancaster/Emmitsburg School rifle. What caliber is it? Here's a few of my pets.
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It is actually supposed to be more of a Carolina style rifle (fluting on forearm). It is a .54 roundball rifle.
Thanks, Brent
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Pretty wood on those No 1s SakoAlberta, Thanks. Both were bought when I could see them. I have a 9.3X74R ordered so it will probably arrive with 'fencepost' wood!
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It is actually supposed to be more of a Carolina style rifle (fluting on forearm). It is a .54 roundball rifle.
Sorry BrentD for the misidentification. Did you build it yourself?
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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