Officers Fusil by Andy Hodgkins of Black Dog Arms

I was inspired to build this piece based off an mid 18th century advertisement.  Stub twist .62 bbl, 9' of silver wire, and a butt stock bayonet I forged and made the mechanism for the buttplate.

Copy and photos supplied by Andy Hodgkins.

English Game Rifle by Andy Hodgkins

.58 cal English game rifle "The Rooster" and accoutrements

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Scottish Style Basket Hilt by Andy Hodgkins

Scottish style basket hilt of my own design forged from 5160 with a welded brass basket and carved mahogany handle.  Baldric made from heavy veg tan leather and stained with homemade iron acetate.

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Gentleman's Half Stock by Andy Hodgkins

Curly ash, 12ga 36'' barrel, lightweight, and as much fun for wing shooting as humanly possible.

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Graduation Smooth Rifle by Andy Hodgkins

This is a slim 20ga smooth rifle I built for my brother in celebration of his recent graduation from engineering school.  Combining both English and Germanic influence, family heritage, some fraternal symbolism, and a really nice piece of maple I think makes one fine sporting arm.

"A special thanks to Cousin Dave Silversmith for his outstanding contribution"

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Mid 18th Century Rifle by Andy Hodgkins

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 an interesting yet a business like personality in the game taking 58 cal.

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PA Squirrel Gun by Andy Hodgkins

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.

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Germanic Style Smoothbore by Andy Hodgkins

This is a Germanic style smoothbore inspired by a piece made in Suhl 1741. I tried to use various materials to complete it and purchase a little as possible. Only the barrel, lock, and trigger guard aren't hand made. The ram rod pipes and release button are deer antler, elk antler muzzlecap, forged butt plate and side opening wood box as per original.

Copy and photos supplied by Andy Hodgkins.