Finishing the Lock for The Thirty-Fifty-Two Hundred Fifty Rifle

I drove down to Tenderfoot Hill on Thursday to photograph progress on this superb rifle. Jud has assembled the lock parts and is preparing to harden and temper the mainspring. A signifiant highlight of this trip is to see up close the beautifully finished and engraved frizzen.

Progress on 'OL 30-50-250!

 January 23rd Update on this Very Special Rifle! (And Jud's Apprentice learning the art of using a rasp!)

On The Horizon .... A Very Special New Project is Taking Shape in Jud's Shop!

A new Rifle Featuring an Exceptional Maple Stock and an Exciting Code Name: "'Ol 30-50-250", is Jud's Latest Endeavor. The Ultimate Purpose and Destination of this Special Rifle will be Revealed in Due Time!

(To be honest, I cannot remember the reason for the distracting rag in several of the photos - possibly to reflect light onto shadow areas.)