This gun was inspired by the work of F. Klette, Sevensburg,VA (RCA # 123) . The gun was built using an outstanding piece of curly Ash. The wood is beautifully raise carved and then stained a honey brown color that reflects both the carving and the curl in the wood. […]
This rifle is a very close copy of the Melchoir Fordney rifle shown on page 41 of Kindig’s book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. I examined the original rifle and sketched the details, so this is a very close copy. The rifle has a 44” Colerain […]
This gun was built in the general style of those produced in the southern mountains. The iron hardware is rust browned as is the 42 inch long Green Mountain 7/8 inch straight 50 cal. Barrel. The barrel has a long tang ending in a “lollypop.” This theme is also reflected […]