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Thanks for sharing this with us. Outstanding. You mention building little double rifles, as in more than one. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wouldn't mind seeing pics of the others when you get a chance.

Keith,

This is the second of my double rifles. I have three more in process, and my prototype, which I have run about 1000 rounds through. I received my FFL for manufacturing in August, so this is a new venture.....but showing great promise.

Here are a couple of pictures of my prototype







And although this rifle only has half the qualifications to be posted here, it's the most accurate rifle I own, and will be in my family for generations to come. It is chambered in 7x57r, and is my first rifle. Design time took 6yrs working off and on, and the build took two yrs working in spare time ( if there is such a thing)

Gasp.

I am humbled by your work and imagination. Breathtaking......

Beautiful and inspiring.

Wow. Glad I asked for more pictures. You seem to be that rare combination of machinist, woodworker, and artist who can see and pull out beauty and function from chunks of steel and blocks of walnut. I hope you'll continue to share your guns with us from time to time.

OK, I've been working like a fool on knives for Sporting Classics magazine. When time permits, I sneak in an hour or two on this one. I have the action cocking and ejectors working.



I had to make a new set of hammers, and during programing, I mirrored the drawing not realizing I would need to make new spring struts to fit the new hammers. They needed a little tweaking anyway, so a new set was machined with improvements.



Since the action is damascus, so the stock furniture will be as well. Here is the grip cap...



and a quick etch on the action reveals a little of the damascus pattern....



I have the skeleton butt plate ready to install and will get a couple of shots when I am able to do that. The action needs a little tuning, firing pins and then it is time to chamber it.

Dear Sir,

I can hardly think you could be "working like a fool" on anything!

Congratulations on some amazing art.

JC

I wish you would quit posting pictures of this project. My heart can not stand the rise in the beats as I admire your craftsmanship. I sure am in awe of your skills. Thanks for posting.

Long overdue for an update here. It's been a busy couple of months, but progress is being made. Here is my latest...

I was able to complete regulating today. Fairly painless, and I like the results. I used Remington factory ammo, 45gr hollow point. I used open sights, 50yds. Here is a picture of the final group. ( I pulled the far right shot a little, but not too bad considering it was freakin cold today)



After that, I went into the shop and polished the barrels up and touched up a couple of other areas on the action and forend so I can show it this weekend at the DSC show. The action will get another acid etch just to make it a litte deeper.

Hope you enjoy!!