All In A Days Work

[Southern Articifer]

Here are some shots of some of the Civil War guns I'm working on starting this month. The repro M.1864 Springfield by Marico Company is an older piece which is getting totally redone. Correctly shaping the stock, re-stamping on the barrel and correct cartouches on the stock. As well, its getting an original 1864 dated lock. In the images, its ready for final sanding and detailing before staining and an oil finish. Next, the Navy Arms 1803 which is totally incorrect from the get go. They should be labeled and sold as second model 1803s. The 36" barrel and brass furniture details are right in line with the 2nd model 1803's made from 1814-1821. Here, its in the starting stages of being put to percussion. This work is being done exactly as they would have done it in the mid 19th century. To make the hammer, I use the bottom of the flint cock as it already fits the tumbler and has the correct throw. Then, the flint cock is cut at a diagonal, then a percussion hammer is correspondingly cut and the 2 are welded to make the new hammer. This piece is also fitted with a handle type bayonet, so a lug has been brazed on. I always do the mechanical and specialty work first on these since its the most complex part of this type of re-work. Once this is totally done and looks good, I'll start the stock work. Final, here is an Enfield that has gone thru all the re-work: stock, metal work and re-stamping. In addition, I've added to this rifled musket, the hand engraved inventory numbers on the butt plate and ramrod and the JS anchor which would be guns that ran the blockade.

 

[Story]

Next, the Navy Arms 1803 which is totally incorrect from the get go. They should be labeled and sold as second model 1803s. The 36" barrel and brass furniture details are right in line with the 2nd model 1803's made from 1814-1821. Here, its in the starting stages of being put to percussion. This work is being done exactly as they would have done it in the mid 19th century. To make the hammer, I use the bottom of the flint cock as it already fits the tumbler and has the correct throw. Then, the flint cock is cut at a diagonal, then a percussion hammer is correspondingly cut and the 2 are welded to make the new hammer. This piece is also fitted with a handle type bayonet, so a lug has been brazed on. I always do the mechanical and specialty work first on these since its the most complex part of this type of re-work. Once this is totally done and looks good, I'll start the stock work.

Nice! For inspiration's sake,

Of the hundreds of rifles which may be extrapolated to have been issued to U.S> ships of war between c.1800 and 1815, the only known surviving example with bona fide U.S. Navy credentials of the ear is an early production specimen of the first rifle produced at a government arsenal - the U.S. rifle, model 1803.
p.219 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0917218566/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

It was taken from the U.S.S. President, after her capture by the HMS Endymion January 15th 1815.

 

[Booner]

Really nice work. S A ! I wish I could see them in person

 

[UCVRelics]

Very Nice Job. I'm glade to see more people that appreciate the fine craftsmanship and hard work of projects like this.

 

[TAVC62]

Would you mind posting the dimensions of an enfield stock I'm thinking about reshaping mine and I am having a though time finding the dismenssions.

 

[Jimklag]

Here are some shots of some of the Civil War guns I'm working on starting this month. The repro M.1864 Springfield by Marico Company is an older piece which is getting totally redone. Correctly shaping the stock, re-stamping on the barrel and correct cartouches on the stock. As well, its getting an original 1864 dated lock. In the images, its ready for final sanding and detailing before staining and an oil finish. Next, the Navy Arms 1803 which is totally incorrect from the get go. They should be labeled and sold as second model 1803s. The 36" barrel and brass furniture details are right in line with the 2nd model 1803's made from 1814-1821. Here, its in the starting stages of being put to percussion. This work is being done exactly as they would have done it in the mid 19th century. To make the hammer, I use the bottom of the flint cock as it already fits the tumbler and has the correct throw. Then, the flint cock is cut at a diagonal, then a percussion hammer is correspondingly cut and the 2 are welded to make the new hammer. This piece is also fitted with a handle type bayonet, so a lug has been brazed on. I always do the mechanical and specialty work first on these since its the most complex part of this type of re-work. Once this is totally done and looks good, I'll start the stock work. Final, here is an Enfield that has gone thru all the re-work: stock, metal work and re-stamping. In addition, I've added to this rifled musket, the hand engraved inventory numbers on the butt plate and ramrod and the JS anchor which would be guns that ran the blockade.
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Gorgeous work, @Southern Articifer . Very impressive woodworking and blacksmithing. Your skill is obvious.

 

[JOHN42768]

Would you mind posting the dimensions of an enfield stock I'm thinking about reshaping mine and I am having a though time finding the dismenssions.

Welcome, enjoy

 

[JOHN42768]

Patience is a virtue. Nice work

 

[originalrebelyell]

Very nice work they look great.

 

[3rd North Carolina]

very nice work on them, maybe one day i could do something like that though.