By request here are pics of the first custom bolt rifle I've build since the 1970s. The client, my good friend Kurt commission this rifle many, many years ago on the pay as you go plan.It was completed in and delivered 2019.
Metalsmith Ed LaPour accomplished the early and very late metalwork, Ralf Martini contoured the barrel, octagon to round with full length rib, to my design and Gordon Alcorn added the engraving. All stockmaking, finishing and much hand metalwork was accomplished in my workshop with metal polishing and bluing assistance by my apprentice Oliver Wilderson.
25" barrel and long LOP make for a lot of rifle. Stocked for offhand shooting.
The action has three guard screws eliminating the need for a barrel tie-down.
Craftsmen acknowledged. Barrel fitting, chambering and matting by LaPour.
Bottom of action was extensively welded to accommodate three guard screws.
Alcorn engraving. LaPour made a trigger guard blank and I hand filed to Sporter shape.
Nitre and fine textured rust bluing, gold inlay and ala Rigby.
LaPour thinned the sideplate so we could eliminate the off-side stock cut-out adding strength and pleasing lines.
