Masonic rifle

Great rifle for a great mason....

Mid 18th Century Rifle

This is my recent interpretation of a European trained gunsmith (possibly Bavarian) working in colonial America, in the years leading up to the F&I war.  I attempted to look at rococo from a baroque point of view assuming an experienced gunsmith was trying his hand at carving in the newer fashion yet still retaining the roots of his training.  This I think blended old parts with new art and  some charismatic flair thrown in creates a rifle with a interesting yet a business like personality in the game taking 58 cal.

 

 

 

Oh Pickles

PA Squirrel Rifle

This is a 40. cal small game rifle.  I used a blend of influences for inspiration, a little Beck, some Beyer, and some of my own design.  It ended up at just over 6lbs.

 

 

 

  

Oerter era Christian's Spring

Christian Oerter apprenticed under Andreas Albrecht in 1759, and took over master of the Christian's Spring shop in 1766.  Unfortunatly he died at age 29 in 1777 leaving a few but highly reguarded pieces.  Obviously he was a very talented gunsmith.

Taking on this project from the perspective of having this gun built along side some him I departed from my usual style.   I didn't ad my own flare but rather to stay true to the time and place.  It ended up being a nice pointing piece with graceful lines reminecent of guns built for the working person.  Not as fancy as his heavily silver inlayed griffon gun or the like.

Urnes Stave fantasy rifle

This is a fun gun I was inspired to build after seeing the this Stave church in Urnes Norway.  Its some of the most beautiful carving I've ever seen.