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What you see in the pictures is just bare metal with no protection. The next step for this rifle will be to rust blue all the metal. That'll protect it for the next 100 years or so.
I'm not sure what type steel it is. JRgunmaker who posts here made that trigger guard from a block of steel. Maybe he'll chime in.
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Okay, Thanks.
I have seen some engraved rifles and shotguns, many with sideplates, left shiney. Do you know how they prevent rust on those.
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Some have a form of rust blue? that is called French grey. Something about removing the blue color of the rust blue and leaving a brushed natural metal finish.
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These will probably be the last one's before the rifle is finished. Small parts are off being nitre blued and the rust bluing will start soon. The photography is by James Anderson. ![[Linked Image]](http://photos.imageevent.com/lucky/shanethompsonminimauserpartii/huge/TC1White0009.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://photos.imageevent.com/lucky/shanethompsonminimauserpartii/TC1White0012.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://photos.imageevent.com/lucky/shanethompsonminimauserpartii/huge/TC1White0003.jpg) Terry
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Terry,
That sure is a keeper. I like the shape that you picked out for the stock. That is just a beautiful rifle. I think you are like our Bud,Forrest, you have a very good eye for putting a classic rifle together.
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Terry,
that is a gorgeous rifle to say the least. Shane did an incredible job in every aspect. I bet you are chomping at the bit to get it in your hands!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Bill
The Barrel, front site, barrel swivel, Q-rib, action detailing, scope mounts, were all done by Shane. They look Great.
I did the rest, minus engraving & nitre blue small parts.
Bolt handle, safety, floor metal, custom trigger, grip cap, stock and soon to be rust blued all done here in SDakota!
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WOW! What a piece! Looking forward to seeing the completed rifle, but it is already stunning and then some.
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Yeah, I titled this thread a LONG time ago. I wish I could go back and edit it.
What you see above is a combined effort of two superb gunsmiths. James Anderson and Shane Thompson.
Bill, I haven't been sleeping well for awhile now. I think about this rifle too much. Can't wait to do a little calling with the rifle in hand.
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Does Obama know you have that??
Dude...they goin' to TAX that thing!!
Ok,so you need my address? phone number? Do you take checks?
I'm calling dibs now....
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James,
As usual your work is exceptional. I consider myself very privelaged to have my M70 that you did the work on. Conradulations for such an amazing job.
Terry,
you are fortunate to have had two of the very best craftsmen in the business build your rifle for you. You are going to have an amzing rifle that will no doubt shoot as well as it looks!!!!!!
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that rifle needs some blood on it... JMHO... 
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That's the best looking piece of wood I have seen in a long, long time!
I like the way you've told/allowed the producers to put their names on it, that is classy!
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Hey TC1! Great looking work, are you CG TC1? I am retired TC1 from NOJ? Love the rifle, my question is who will be first to start making one of these little buggers (Ruger No.3) into a "Objet d` Art" ? I think your project needs a stablemate like the little No.3 shown below the box stock model above. ![[Linked Image]](http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/Tractorshaft/No3-1.jpg) Maybe like this P0rN ![[Linked Image]](http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/Tractorshaft/Ruger_222_1_.jpg) I only have one question after all this? Why is "Mini" not priced proportionately? Jerry Honeycutt, TC1, Retired USCG (2001)
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Terry[TC1], I talked to James today. We are waiting on the scope rings from the engraver and mine will be right behind yours. Said he was done with yours, but it looked so good that he is going to admire it a week or 2 before he ships.
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Jerry Honeycutt, TC1, Retired USCG (2001) Sweet! I love the forend! Many modern rifles have rather fat, long forends -- the one in the picture reminds me of the short graceful forend on some Farquharson rifles. John
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