One gun for everything
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- Supercracker
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One gun for everything
I had a plan for this year to have one gun to use for everything all the way through the season. So, because of my interest in the subject, I decided to try to recreate a gun like a very late 18th or very early 19th century Cracker Cowboy would have been carrying during that time period. They had been described as having carried guns that had been shortened for use on horseback and I think it's likely that they would have liked smoothbores for their versatility.
I also, because this gun will likely see a LOT of abuse, wanted to use this build as an exercise in artificial aging. I don't normally post pics of my builds but I'm particularly pleased with how the aging process turned out. I still need to do some engraving on the lock and sideplate and I might add a patchbox but right now it's a useable thumper of a gun.
Late 18thC New England style Fowler, 12Ga, with 34" barrel (the longest that can reasonably be loaded on horseback), Carbine style RR pipe, saddle leather buttplate, aged to represent having been shortened by a gunsmith and then carried around in the swamp for maybe 10 or 20 years.
Naturally, as soon as it was finished and right before we can hunt again I go and severely tear my bicep and will be pretty much out for the majority of the season after my surgery on Tuesday. But I'll be getting a lot of engraving practice I guess. lol It'll be hitting the swamp about mid November.
I also, because this gun will likely see a LOT of abuse, wanted to use this build as an exercise in artificial aging. I don't normally post pics of my builds but I'm particularly pleased with how the aging process turned out. I still need to do some engraving on the lock and sideplate and I might add a patchbox but right now it's a useable thumper of a gun.
Late 18thC New England style Fowler, 12Ga, with 34" barrel (the longest that can reasonably be loaded on horseback), Carbine style RR pipe, saddle leather buttplate, aged to represent having been shortened by a gunsmith and then carried around in the swamp for maybe 10 or 20 years.
Naturally, as soon as it was finished and right before we can hunt again I go and severely tear my bicep and will be pretty much out for the majority of the season after my surgery on Tuesday. But I'll be getting a lot of engraving practice I guess. lol It'll be hitting the swamp about mid November.
- davedirt
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Re: One gun for everything
looks good...........
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- treefarmer
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Re: One gun for everything
Supercracker, that's a great looking build. Were you able to pattern it before your injury? Interested in what kind of a buck shot pattern it would have, what size shot and what size shot you intend to use for various game? This is just so interesting, a cracker cowboy's gun from around 1800!
Best wishes on your surgery!
Treefarmer
Best wishes on your surgery!
Treefarmer
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Re: One gun for everything
I got to put a couple dozen balls through it, but didn't get to shoot any shot.
Pigs and deer will be getting a .715 roundball.
Quail, doves and rabbits will probably be getting 6 shot. That's what seemed to work best in my brass BP shells I used in my antique shotguns. Not as much shot but the heavier pellets carry better with the reduced power of the BP loads. I have some 4 ITX to try on ducks.
4 Balls at about 30yds
Pigs and deer will be getting a .715 roundball.
Quail, doves and rabbits will probably be getting 6 shot. That's what seemed to work best in my brass BP shells I used in my antique shotguns. Not as much shot but the heavier pellets carry better with the reduced power of the BP loads. I have some 4 ITX to try on ducks.
4 Balls at about 30yds
- blackpowderscout
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Re: One gun for everything
Looks great Shane! I need to get over there and see it up close. I still need to do some filing on my sight anyhow.
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- bellyacher
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Re: One gun for everything
you do some very nice work. that's one very nice looking lady
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Re: One gun for everything
Dam that's a cool piece. Make sure you post pics and stories of what you take with it!
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Re: One gun for everything
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