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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: robby on May 16, 2012, 04:53:41 pm

Title: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: robby on May 16, 2012, 04:53:41 pm: Fellows, I have made a few good shootable bows over the years and taken my share of game with them, but nothing I have ever done compares to the beautiful hand made bows I see on this site, on such a consistent basis. Too numerous to name all of you but my hat is off to all of you and I am happy knowing that the sport of making and shooting bows, that I have loved since I was a child, has such a good future! I was asked to post some of the guns I have made. I am happy to do so and would be glad to answer any questions you might have.
This is the latest of my bench and is a Tennessee Mountain rifle, or Hog Rifle.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1197.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1199.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1198-1.jpg)

This is suppose to represent a Moravian type rifle made by a like minded individual from that community.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1208.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1213.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1210.jpg)

Then sometimes I get a little carried away!
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1034.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1031.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1040.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/DSCN1039.jpg)

Double barrel rifle, flintlock, of course! ;)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/IM000513.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/IM000512.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/IM000511.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh217/robin101st/IM000521.jpg)

Thanks for looking.
Robby
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 16, 2012, 05:13:03 pm: WOW!!!!!!!! I am as far from a gun guy as they come, but I can see quality and talent when its in front of me. Excellent work on that piece robby.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: jonathan creason on May 16, 2012, 05:19:21 pm: Wow! Wow! Wow! That's some amazing work, man.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 16, 2012, 05:31:49 pm: Quote from: jonathan creason on May 16, 2012, 05:19:21 pm
Wow! Wow! Wow! That's some amazing work, man.

And he is impressed with our bows? HUH?
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: seabass on May 16, 2012, 05:57:45 pm: very nice work.now i want one.thank you for the pics.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: jonathan creason on May 16, 2012, 06:13:53 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on May 16, 2012, 05:31:49 pm
Quote from: jonathan creason on May 16, 2012, 05:19:21 pm
Wow! Wow! Wow! That's some amazing work, man.

And he is impressed with our bows? HUH?

No doubt. A little humility is a very good thing, but in this instance I think it's perfectly fine to strut around a little.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: mullet on May 16, 2012, 06:21:33 pm: My Goodness! Those are Gorgeous! I love the smell of black powder.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Gus on May 16, 2012, 07:43:12 pm: Quote from: mullet on May 16, 2012, 06:21:33 pm
My Goodness! Those are Gorgeous! I love the smell of black powder.

Mr. Mullet covered ALL of the things that came to my mind! :o

robby, You Sir are a master.
I would love to know and see more. :)

-gus
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: bubby on May 16, 2012, 09:02:25 pm: WOW just WOW, heh is that first one a lefty?
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Adam on May 16, 2012, 10:34:24 pm: Amazing! How long have you been making them? I made one a few years ago, and let me tell you, it looks NOTHING like any of those. You're a wonderful craftsman!
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Kpete on May 16, 2012, 10:51:03 pm: Outstanding! I like alot! I'll bet your bows are better than you think. I like the hog rifle because it is simple but elegant at the same time. Wood and steel look nice.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 16, 2012, 10:52:02 pm: The last photo almost popped my left eyeball out and caused the right one to swivel around like a carnival ride! Wow! A double rifle!

Can I put in an order for a Leonard Day style swivel-breech double flinter? One rifled barrel and one smooth barrel, both in .50 caliber? I'll make you a bow for it! I've never made a bow worth $3500 before but I'm willing to try. >:D

Exquisite workmanship every last one of 'em. The deer would just lay down and die out of sheer respect for those guns.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 16, 2012, 11:29:29 pm: Now that is some awesome stuff right there !!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing !!!
Guy
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Fred Arnold on May 17, 2012, 12:31:47 am: Those my friend are absolutely amazing. Some of the finest work I've ever seen.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: sadiejane on May 17, 2012, 10:52:23 am: speechless!!
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: ErictheViking on May 17, 2012, 01:04:47 pm: :o WOW! to cal tht work impressive is an incredible understatement.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: blackhawk on May 17, 2012, 01:22:48 pm: HOT DAMN!!!!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: turtle on May 17, 2012, 04:30:22 pm: Those are awsome!!! If your gun cabinet get too full just send that lefty my direction.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Polar Bear on May 17, 2012, 07:33:18 pm: Sweeeeeeeet! If you ever decide to throw away that double you can throw it at me. Those are true works of art.
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: PeteC on May 17, 2012, 11:21:16 pm: Daaannnggg! Those are absolutely beautiful. God Bless
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Sparrow on May 18, 2012, 01:46:58 am: Beautiful work Mister,thanks for sharing. ' Frank
Title: Re: The smoke in my eyes is not from the canp fire!
Post by: Josh B on May 18, 2012, 01:51:51 am: :oWow!!! I've seen some beautiful work from some very talented makers, but that work is absolutely stunning!!! If I've ever seen finer work, I can't remember when. Josh