About a year ago Jud started working on a special early rifle for the author. The work has proceeded slowly as it has been sandwiched in between many other projects that have been documented on this site. First the cock and frizzen were cut out and filed to final size and shape, then the barrel inlet into the stock and gradually the stock has been shaped. In the past two weeks the project has started to take shape: the lock is finished, the stock has been shaped and carving of the stock is laid out and the carving has commenced.
The author will continue to show this fine rifle project as it nears completion. I am very excited about this rifle - it is influenced by one of the finest early Pennsylvania Rifles is existence. It exhibits graceful lines and wonderful balance. It is destined to be an accurate shooter and the author's personal favorite!
