Gunsmithing Craftsmen still exist...

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I don't often post, usually just read what others write. A Marine friend of mine sent me an email today with a web link I wish to share. Those of you who are gunsmiths will find this interesting. I don't know the gunsmith personally, some of you may. In my opinion, he is a craftsman. This is a documentation of his work on a specific rifle. It is a long post with lots of pictures. Hopefully you will enjoy his workmanship and find this post appropriate for SH.
Sincerely,
Barry C Jolly

http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/760101804/m/3761057511/p/1
 
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Amazing...I would venture to guess that there aren't to many gunsmiths that can make a rifle from scratch like that gentleman.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the guy that had that built posted the pics on 24hrcampfire. I wanna say it was round 20k to have done...and he plans on hunting with it!!</div></div>

Try $7500.
 
#11
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rarebreed93</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great post.
When this man's gone we have lost something.
These skills will be lost forever. </div></div>

Agreed. As soon as I saw the raw materials picture I just thought, "Woooooooooooooow". That was truly impressive.
 
#12
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I am lucky to have a individual close to me that builds Borchardt rifles from scratch. I have an original 3 digit Shraps Borchardt receiver and will be building on it and hope to have the gun done by Christmas.
there are true craftsman left in the world
 
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Truly amazing. What he does is an extraordinary synergy between traditional and modern technology. He is no mere gunsmith, he is a master artisan of the highest order. What makes this post so great is how humble he is about what he can do.
 
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Nitro Express, Accurate Reloading, 24 hour campfire, and now sniper's hide.

These pics have made it around the internet.

As you sit at a shooting bench at the range in July, look for the 458 Win Mag muzzle on the next bench. These are guys getting ready for the African trip.

I don't know about you, but I am too cheap to pay $30k for a rifle that kicks that hard, and too cheap to pay $10k to pull the trigger on a non trophy elephant.

I am going to continue to shoot a $500 rifle, sleep in my vehicle, and pull the trigger on a $70 out of state big game tag.
 
#21
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You cheap fucker. Want to save money? Want a cheap hunting experience? Why don't you just stay home a chase flies around your outhouse with a fly swatter? And your wife can make you sleep in the car as usual.
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And by the way, anyone who would give you $500 for that ugly-ass rifle must be insane. :p

___

Me: I am going prarie dog hunting.

Her: How much does it cost?

Me: It's free. I don't need a license.

Her: Gas, food, new gear, etc. Probably $300 for an overnight hunt.
 
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That was a fun thread to read and watch! Thanks for the link!

Woulda been cool to see the receiver case hardened but what a purdy rifle all the same!

Makes me admire the pioneers and master craftsmen of yesteryear that used to do that stuff with the technology of their era.
 
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"However, the people who buy custom-built rifles that sell in the $5000-$10,000 price range are usually very sophisticated gun owners and they expect a high level of refinement and attention to detail; they have a right to be picky."

-Chuck Hawks


That cracked me up!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: burkeknives</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The thing that most folks dont understand, is that when you are constructing a piece of art like this, one slip up will make trash out of a months work! </div></div>

When I make parts on the mill for gunsmithing, there is a ~ 20% chance of me making a screw up on each cut.
Those projects that require 100 cuts are outside of the realm of possibilities for my skill level to make in one try.
I would need to produce ~ 20 scrapped parts to get there.
 
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