Back before modern computers I read a story more like a guide but not, of a man who had built his own lathe and knew metallurgy and had a blacksmith shop. He wanted to build a Mans Rifle curly maple stock, half octagon half round with a double wedding ring one inch at the muzzle 1 1/2 at the breach barrel with 1137 GBQ steel ,flint lock color case hardened, all steel hardware for the working man. It was not a show piece, .62 caliber patched ball rifle had 113 inch left hand twist, made his own rifling tools and did cut rifling rather than button rifling ,He wanted that extra measure of accuracy you can achieve with cut ,this was back before I was born and I'm 69 now, he made custom guns made his own fasteners (screws and nuts) about 2 to 3 guns a year this was going to be his own hunting rifle. He had made an error and over polished the bore and could not get even good accuracy the bore had a mirror shine to it and recorded the phrase that "it shot slick" so he plugged the bore after filling with his urine and let sit over night, next day he emptied it and dried it and reinstalled it, perfect accuracy .

@joestewart6319

9 ай бұрын

please tell me about the book or what ever this is I want to get into traditional crafts.

@Heckzaflexz

9 ай бұрын

❤

@joecain123

6 ай бұрын

@@joestewart6319 the Foxfire books would be a good start, one of them devotes several chapters to old time gunmakers.

@Letsgofishing911

4 ай бұрын

I use vinegar to fix them

What a Master piece!!!... a work of Art!! Outstanding!!!❤

Brilliant job sir,, with a bit of care its nice to think that in a few hundred years something you have created will still be giving pleasure to others. Well done sir. 👏👏👏

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for making this Amazing video. My dad was a too and die ma,er and absolutely loved making guns. Before he passed away, he gave my son his entire collection. I was really missing him and this video helped spoth my, heart.

@SharekGadd

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I believe I understand your heart. It's a blessing how simple things can live on and make connections. www.amazon.com/Birds-Road-Interrogation-Sharek-Amalek/dp/1950301354

Amazing hand work and the extended barrel tang is one of the many unique features this rifle has!

You are a true craftsman sir. Great job and a work of art. Thanks for sharing your craft.

@SharekGadd

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love it! I have cheated before, as I have built from Kits. I knew how much work and tools were needed. Mine are not a beautiful as the Hand Crafted, but I am proud to not have ham fisted the builds. It is Knowledge and Craftsmanship that makes a work of American Art. Bravo, to this builder, Craftsman.

Loved every minute of the video, thank you excellent work.

This was one of the coolest builds I’ve seen on KZread! Thank you for making this video

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and engaging! I appreciate your time and your assessment! Sharek

Just finished watching now I feel inadequate and inferior, bravo work of art 🎨

To say I'm impressed is an understatement. All the work you put into that rifle, no wonder it'd be worth a lot of money. Too bad there wasn't any footage of the rifle being fired. I would seriously presume the kind of power and accuracy this gun would deliver has got to match the superior craftsmanship you put into it. Congratulations on creating such a magnificent firearm. Take it back in time to 1846 and General Santa Anna would only have this rifle to fear above all others.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind assessment! I agree, hopefully, this summer I’ll have an opportunity to prove it and finally put my mark on its barrel. Thank you for watching and engaging. Sharek

I love it!!.. that tiger stripe patern on the stock.. lovely!!

You changed trauma and turmoil into ingenuity and artistry .My life was similar, the pleasure was got from making and using also braking and repair ,long my you continue 💪🏼.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

It’s true! Thank you for watching and commenting!

Outstanding work, Fantastic results.

As all the other comments say - WELL DONE. The skills you have in each different trade that it took to build that rifle are extensive to get to that skill level. My dad was a die maker and I was going to follow in his footsteps and be a die maker/machinist too. After I had a couple of jobs in that direction I decided I liked working with wood better. So I started with doing construction work and transitioned into being a cabinet maker. So, I have some experience in the skills you have, but no where near your skill level. The wood work I could do, no problem, but the machining of the metal and the forging etc I couldn't begin to come close to your quality. Maybe I could learn, but it would take me some effort to get to where you're at. All that is to say that from my own knowlege and experiences I can appreciate the skills you have to build such a beautiful piece of art. Again well done

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Don, I appreciate your words and your assessment. As you know, it all comes down to the number of hours spent at any one thing; I’ve just been at a lot of different things for most of my life.

Simply a wonderful video, I have no other word to describe it, accurate and high-quality work, an amazing product, peace of the *heart*

This is worth watching, not very many people have skills this good

Well done! I built a Lancaster 54 Cal years ago...still shoot it at the shoots and have harvested many deer & bear with the Ol'smoke pole. Watching this is inspiring me to build another! Thank you and earned a Sub from me!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks!

@biscettifranco4727

Жыл бұрын

Stupendo esuberante

This is the best video I have ever seen on KZread. Normally I don't like the music most channels play but your music is fantastic and fits the video perfectly. Wish I wasn't too old to tackle a gun like this. Beautiful and so much hard work. Thank you Sir.

@SharekGadd

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've run out of superlatives to describe this magnificent rifle and the workmanship of the builder. Simple design perfectly executed!!

@SharekGadd

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir.

truly exciting - congrats... I've got a trip following your work with this piano fingering... thanks for sharing

Such a sweet looking rifle. I love all the little touches you made. The flowers in the toe plate and trigger guard. Beautiful wood and very cool design. I’d love to have something like this. Exceptional job.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and sharp eye!

@alamosabill201

Жыл бұрын

Magnificent and so satisfying watching a true master craftsman at work. Thank you for your time and effort a truly beautiful work of art.👍👍👍👍👍👍

I could never name my rifle this. My wife gets jealous & would claw it’s eyes out..

Amazing traditional work on this old rifle, the color of the wood is gorgeous

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I ordered and built a 45-caliber Hawkin black powder rifle back in 1968, I always considered it a pretty good-looking project, until I saw this video, magnificent workmanship, indeed well-done sir.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

The workmanship is truly high quality, big thumbs up from me👍

This Man is a Master Craftsman. not too many like him around. that is one Beautiful Rifle.

This is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing.

@SharekGadd

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Have a .45 cal Pennsylvania long rifle, Flint , was gifted to me by an old friend it's about 20 % finished..your video gave me lots of tips ..Thank you .. all I need is patience, patience, and just a little patience. THANK YOU AGAIN SIR

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and engaging!

Beautiful! I need to get back to finish mine. Inspirational

@SharekGadd

5 ай бұрын

You should!

Beautiful music, beautiful craftsmanship and a beautiful rifle. Subscribed! Can’t wait to see her shoot! I just received my first Jim Kibler Woodsrunner rifle kit and, although my skills are not close to yours, I can’t wait to build it. Thank you for sharing your work in such a beautiful way with us.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your expertise

Oh, my, my... This much details work.. you are truly a dedicated person..

@SharekGadd

10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

Amazing work!!

A true my inspirational video. Amazing rifle built from scratch. Thanks for sharing the video!

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

One of the most satisfying gun builds I have ever watched. Perfect imperfection! An amazing example of hand craft. Your gun would fit in well at the annual Sgt. York Shoot. Thank you.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing.

@SharekGadd

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Ladies and gentlemen, you are witnessing a work of art. My life has been elevated. Brilliant and God smacked. Wish there were more people like this in the world. Elated to have been able to watch such a feat. Tucson Tony

Magnificent workmanship!!

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

I have a 50 cal Hawkins kit, and the matching pistol, that I bought in the 70s and never finished. I am inspired to get after it now.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great hobby!

Full stock, iron furniture. checks all the boxes. Beautiful work. A .030 caliber little sister would check one more box.

That is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.

just excellent work my brother, i appreciate your hard work 👍

Had to see it again. What a beauty. I showed it to my grandson, and I do hope we can make art, like that. It is inspiring for sure.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’d like to have a grandchild to pass these things to someday.

@johnmuffy2848

Жыл бұрын

Its a long story. He is a good kid, I try to train him. He is still at the potato farmer stage.@@SharekGadd

That is absolutely spectacular work. Just beautiful

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

Man, I'm not usually a fan of the burnt wood asthetic, but on this it rifle it actually looks *really* good! You did an amazing job man!

@SharekGadd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@williamallen7836

6 ай бұрын

The trick, like most things in life, is moderation. When styles are over done they are just tacky.

Nice skills man, I want to make one soon, thanks for this!

thank you for your working is very beautiful thank you

A beautiful piece of functional art. Thank you for posting this, I love making my own things and watching others who enjoy their skills, also very nice editing and sound track.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

@rickrussell5079

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@royalecrafts6252

Жыл бұрын

Functional art is the best

I got so involved I caught myself blowing away the the shaving when you were in letting. Cool beans!

sharek, awsom job! I love it. You done good.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is the most satisfying video to watch on youtube To see a master craftsman create something beautiful from scratch with such care and detail is Awesome , top job my man well done 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Fantastic build. And the camera work was great. Thanks for sharing!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you kind assessment!

One more time! Still looks great!

That’s dedication and skill.

Nice work! It reminds me of a Vietnamese I saw some time ago, making a violin at home. He had never made one before, nor could he play it, but it looked very real!

Yup, great job. Love the trigger guard and folk art touches. Got that Old Soddy vibe perfectly. Need a follow up to show the shootin'. Oh and I did take a nap in the middle. Happens on a lot of vids. The music on this one did it.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That’s one crazy long tang to inlet lol, Rifle looks amazing! I like everything about it. work of art. I hope to make a left hand flintlock of such quality someday soon

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

It was a good challenge! Thank you for watching and your kind assessment!

spectacular, true craftsmanship, heartfelt congratulations

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for your kind assessment!

A wonderful piece...

Awesome beautiful love it

A work of art! well done.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sir, you are an artist. A very good one. Absolutely great video, and great music. I was hooked from the start.

@SharekGadd

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Work of Art!!!

Thanks. I enjoyed your video and loved the background music you chose-very relaxing and nice..

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WORK OF ART .

I wish all who give instruction understood the topic as well as you do. Thank you so much! Now for my next project...possibly making miniatures?

Awesome work, well done. I am just starting my 50 cal rifle.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! It’s a rewarding hobby.

Without a doubt very good skills👍👍👍👍👍

No word's man, that's an incredible work of art.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

My uncle had built 7 very nice muzzleloaders. He gave me the only one that had a polymer stock. Felt kinda cheap at first, but it grew on me

Fantastic build and workmanship. I do quite a few octagon barrels. I HATE FILING...

Damn that was frigging incredible. Beautiful job I would never have the patience to do work like that.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome build!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My grandfather and I made one with a flint lock instead of cap. Your's is much better. We purchased cast brass parts for butt plate and trigger guard and the loch mechanism. We had to fit it. I really enjoyed the finished product. Your's belongs in a museum. 🙂

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasurable hobby, even more so that you had the opportunity to make it with your grandfather. Thanks for watching!

For those interested,see a 1969 video called Gunsmith of Williamsburg; will leave you awe struck.Not to take anything away from this remarkable video.

Beautiful piece of art,sir.

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

I would have loved to see how you mounted your front and rear sights. Did you mount a tang site or a barrel sight? what twist rate did you use? A beautiful work of art! Thank you for posting this!

@tonylightstorm5468

5 ай бұрын

Good question...

Lovely love this thing :)

Maravilhoso trabalho, parabens !!!!

I'm jealous, absolutely beautiful work

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! But, don’t be jealous, you could do things like this with enough hours behind a bench.

@marknielsen2482

Жыл бұрын

@@SharekGadd I've been rebuilding old guns for some time. But I always appreciate good work. Just did inletting on a english double barrel muzzle loading shot gun. Of course I bought the parts. I do have to make the some times.

Absolutely beautiful work!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

@SharekGadd

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Excellent work

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

He is highly skilled gunsmith excellent job

That is a beautiful gun well made Thank You for sharing

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Beautiful Rifle but it looks chunky. I bet he could make a very graceful rifle in the southern style. Would love to see one.

Very very good job.

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Очень аккуратно и красиво ! Супер ! Молодец, настоящий мастер !

Outstanding

What a craftsman

You did a great job!! I have always wanted to make a flintlock rifle from scratch. I have repaired and made every part on them before. Just not all at once to make a rifle. I think that would be a amazing family heirloom... cheers

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s a great hobby! Sharek

Nice work, congrats

@SharekGadd

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Your rifle is the most beautiful pice of art that i jVe ever seen. You sir have a gift. The craftsmanship that yoh oht jnto this rifle is out of this world. Thank you for bringing us along and showing us this marvelous wonder. I enjoyed tjis very much.

@SharekGadd

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind assessment! It a pleasure.

@charlessexton1719

9 ай бұрын

@SharekGadd you're very welcome. I couldn't even begin to make something like that. Much less make it the beautiful. Can't wait to see a video of you firing it.

Excellent!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful work...

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful Rifle!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very smart, very cathartic I bet.

Amazing work!

@SharekGadd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@coreymerrill3257

Жыл бұрын

@@SharekGadd think many people know that blank of walnut costs more than their Remington 700s?

master piece of art

Awesome work ! I’d love that in my safe 👍!

@SharekGadd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!