When I purchased this shotgun last winter, it was with the intention of making it a serious shooter, so that I could compete in Black Powder cartridge matches.
I had the chambers opened up to 2 3/4", so that I could use modern cases, and then my plans were to shoot it as-is during the summer season, and then to re-stock it over the winter.
Well, that time has arrived.
Here is a photo of the shotgun, and the piece of wood that I'm planning to put on it. Picture doesn't show the figure that is in the wood, but it is pretty nice.
Well, so it begins...
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A flash in the pan, a puff of smoke, and a prayer to the great Lord on high...
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Looks like a fun project !!
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How is the project coming along?
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The semi-beavertail forearm is done, except for the checkering, and I am just now starting to inlet the reciever. I was actually surprised at how complicated this was, as there are several cut-outs for the internal components. Going to be almost like inletting a lock in a muzzleloader.
I figured that this wood would take some special "purtying up", so just yesterday I got in some new 20lpi checkering tools. Going to wait until both pieces are done before I start checkering, so that I can keep a flow going on the design. After that, I've got to open up the chokes, as well. "Full/Fuller" is a bit too tight for an ol' skeet shooter like me! Took a couple of pictures of the forearm.
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That is going to look awesome when your all done! I can't wait to see the checkering.
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That is really cool. I always liked the beaver tail forearm.
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When we shoot theblack powder cartridge, the barrels get VERY hot, and the semi-beavertail provides protection for your hand. My wife has to wear a leather glove when she shoots hers, and you can see the glove smoking by the time she finishes a match.
Some folks use a slip-on leather guard that I believe was devised by "Pop" Heikes, but that just accomplishes the same thing. A flash in the pan, a puff of smoke, and a prayer to the great Lord on high...
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Well, the forearm is checkered, except for maybe a coat or two more of finish, and I am checkering the buttstock.
Keep in mind that I tend to prefer more of the German style in SxS's, rather than the English, and I am making it to suit me.
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Wow! That is great looking work. You will have a fantastic looking Ithaca.
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Your skill level looks to be top notch. WoW!! Most folks including my self could on dream of being that good.
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Thanks, guys, I appreciate it.
'Course, I've got to give all the credit to the good Lord, who gives me the chance to do it. Besides, He was the one that created such a pretty piece of walnut. I just cut away what didn't belong! With as long s it's taking me, though, shooting season is fast approaching. I may have to wait to do the metal work until next winter. A flash in the pan, a puff of smoke, and a prayer to the great Lord on high...
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Jeez Louise Skeeter, that is freakin gorgeous. I have seen some hi grade Italian guns that didn't look that nice. I tell you, I really really like what you did.
--Jim
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OK, here it is...
Finally got a coat of finish on the checkering Remember that the metal work is not done yet
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That looks great BPSkeeter!
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Wow, Skeeter, That is fantastic! Good luck with it! I wish I was better at wood than I am. the last time I tried to do something like that I was told the stock was an insult to the rest of the gun. Seriously.
--Jim
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DAMN!!
thats one helluva fine looking gun |
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