My interest and much of my work for the last 10 years has been in single shot rifles.  Currently, I several  projects in the works....one a Sharps, another  Trapdoor Sporter, an English style sporting rifle and most recently an Alexander Henry.

 A Marlin Ballard Long Range rifle

Engraving by Roger Sampson

    Horn butt plate detail

A Winchester Mod 1885 with case by Marvin Huey.  Currently being engraved  prior to completion.

Springfield Trap Door Sporters

These rifles were inspired by period work of Carlos Gove, they have a bit more British influence than Gove's work and have become my favorite rifle to build.

Engraving by Roger Sampson

the other one......

Interesting note......the stock appears at first glance to be Maple but it is actually a piece of stained English walnut sapwood

A handmade percussion lock for an English style sporting rifle

This is a lock that I made for an upcoming project.  The rifle will be a large bore English sporting rifle.  The hammer remains unfinished because I must fit it to the lock after the lock itself has been fitted in the rifle stock.  The lock bolt shown is similar to one I saw years ago on a Match Rifle.  As you can see the head of the screw is hinged so no screwdriver is required to remove the lock.  The small detent is engaged by the spring which remains at the surface of the stock.

Another new project.  The Alexander Henry action below was made by the late Bill Roberts in the middle 80's.  It is a wonderful example of Bill's craftsmanship and ingenuity.  I recall discussing this project with him back then and his observation that "it will be good enough only if Alex Henry would have put his name on it".  

Initial  work remaining on the action includes fitting the barrel,  extractor, firing pin and preliminary shaping of the action.  I will make the stepped lock as well.  When all the metal work is completed, the gun will be stocked.

Updates will be posted from time to time.

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