This .50 caliber Early Virginia rifle has a Rice 42 inch swamped barrel and a Chamber Deluxe Siler lock. The Virginia style buttplate and triggerguard are castings, but the patchbox, toeplate, sideplate and rod pipes are all handmade. The pewter muzzlecap was formed in place. The metal engraving was done by hand with hammer and graver. The silver wire sets off the forearm with a nice touch. The silver wire cross sets off the pierced heart in the patchbox and also makes a statement of faith in Christ. The wood carving was done in a mixture of raised and incised carving.
This gun was made for our son's father-in-law. He is tickled pink. He said it is way more than he could envision it being.
As I began to walk away, Lowell said, "I like all my rifles but somehow this rifle and I have a kindred spirit." That kind of says it all for this rifle.
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