Rampant Lion

[Hilljack1]

This is a project I have been working on, it is a Virginia style rifle, Colrain "A" swamped barrel, grade 3 Maple, Late English flintlock, Davis double set triggers...I carved a Rampant Lion on the stock in honor of my Scottish heritage, the Lion is reared up on it's back legs roaring in defiance to all the world...This shows the progression and the final product...

Beginning the carving

Working the outline

Background is complete, using a chipping style for texture

First part of staining

Final product, the project took approximately 4 hours from start to finish

The final work on the furniture is in progress along with the final coats on the stock...This has been a really fun project....

YMHS
Hilljack

 

[mark1945]

Great job I love to see projects that just make a gun come alive. Makes it one of a kind  for the owner.
Mark

 

[Old and grumpy]

Love it! Gives me ideas.

You gave us a tease. Could we get a full length shot?

 

[RonRC]

Very tasteful and unique!
Ron

 

[Hilljack1]

Ok here is some shots of the rifle..was a really fun project.

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[Okie Hog]

That's a fine looking rifle.

 

[patocazador]

It's a beauty and the lion looks fantastic! I noticed the irregular horizontal line on the fore-end. Is it the outline of a mountainous landscape or your latest EKG?


I've always wanted to shoot a rifle with a swamped barrel to feel how it balanced. How about schooling me/us in the nuances of a swamped barrel?

 

[BigAl52]

Nothing not to like about that very nice. Al

 

[Marty1]

Awesome craftsmanship Hilljack!  Thanks for posting. :Red tup:

 

[Hilljack1]

Thanks to all for the remarks....I like making them and shooting them also...Working on a couple of Tennessee rifles...I finished a Tennessee rifle in cherry a while back...A common mans rifle...

These are the style of rifle I like to make....

YMHS
Hilljack