Building a Custom Blackpowder Rifle

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  • @cyndybailey4529
    @cyndybailey4529 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @scottsgaragecave
    @scottsgaragecave 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love seeing people keep the old hand skills alive, like watching live history. Thanks for the video!

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @cletiskroeker3552
    @cletiskroeker3552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @airwolf61970
    @airwolf61970 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @kittty2005
    @kittty2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    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
      @joestewart6319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Heckzaflexz
      @Heckzaflexz ปีที่แล้ว

    • @joecain123
      @joecain123 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Letsgofishing911
      @Letsgofishing911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I use vinegar to fix them

  • @nigelkavanagh2048
    @nigelkavanagh2048 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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. 👏👏👏

  • @MichelSchlegel
    @MichelSchlegel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the most amazing gun making video I ever saw. Your work on this is incredibly inspiring. Most people didn’t understand how much effort it is to make such a masterpiece.

  • @ronmartin3755
    @ronmartin3755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best video I have ever seen on TH-cam. 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.

  • @jpresnick2008
    @jpresnick2008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @marcodiaz9229
    @marcodiaz9229 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A true Craftsman creating a masterpiece 👏

  • @charlessexton1719
    @charlessexton1719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind assessment! It a pleasure.

    • @charlessexton1719
      @charlessexton1719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @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.

  • @jimrt1738
    @jimrt1738 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful job. A narrative would be helpful. The producer of this video should write a book!

  • @craigcook1571
    @craigcook1571 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My hats off to the builder, I don’t have the patience for this kind of build

  • @richardsims1805
    @richardsims1805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @williamkoppos7039
    @williamkoppos7039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @wezopechirhah7996
    @wezopechirhah7996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @markthedrone
    @markthedrone ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jesspryce5025
    @jesspryce5025 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and engaging!

  • @gunhead7159
    @gunhead7159 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks!

    • @williamallen7836
      @williamallen7836 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @grantnorthcott5112
    @grantnorthcott5112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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!

  • @kiethcrimin2837
    @kiethcrimin2837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this video. I have built a few southern mountain rifles. Fond of 40 cal and 54 cal. Sure would like to find the background music. See lots of original guns and no two are the same. They each have a personality and a soul.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting’ I’d like to see your work!

    • @kiethcrimin2837
      @kiethcrimin2837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok will send pics when I can figure how on this new phone.

  • @rancidpitts8243
    @rancidpitts8243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @jas20per
    @jas20per ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It captivated me from start to finish, just wondered why there was no Brass used for the guns furniture?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s inspiration is from a regional style of rifles in the late 19th century that had all iron furniture. Thanks for watch in engaging!

  • @skipmartin3469
    @skipmartin3469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great hobby!

  • @blipblip88
    @blipblip88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rickalvidrez2469
    @rickalvidrez2469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @barnescsp
    @barnescsp ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @halloumou
    @halloumou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for your working is very beautiful thank you

  • @libertyrogueoutdoors7369
    @libertyrogueoutdoors7369 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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!

  • @markscarborough1018
    @markscarborough1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning work Sharek Gadd... not too sure about taking naps, you sir, are skilled with modesty.
    Please do tell us what the music is, the guitar is absorbing!

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, I no longer remember the artists. This was royalty free music provided by the app I use to edit videos.

  • @VladimirTheLeadHead
    @VladimirTheLeadHead 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @oleukeman
    @oleukeman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @asherpiazza
    @asherpiazza 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sandymackay4017
    @sandymackay4017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Craftsman. Excellent work, beautiful result. Would like to see it fired. Enjoyed the music.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That’s the plan, when I get a day or two of free time.

  • @philliprowe2656
    @philliprowe2656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @Chuck1798
    @Chuck1798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chrisosh9574
    @chrisosh9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.

  • @Jesus_Wojak
    @Jesus_Wojak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can smell the Video! Nice work, well done! I would use canaubawax to seal those cracks, but who am I to judge?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus Wojac, comments like this make me want to make more videos. Judge away.
      Sharek

  • @JacobSchofield
    @JacobSchofield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OMGWUNSIU
    @OMGWUNSIU ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @samuelstuart8155
    @samuelstuart8155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words and sharp eye!

    • @alamosabill201
      @alamosabill201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Calligraphybooster
    @Calligraphybooster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @boomstick4054
    @boomstick4054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inletting the stock for the barrel looks difficult. Can I just tie the barrel to a sapling & let it grow around it, then cut the tree down & trim to shape?

  • @steveg8322
    @steveg8322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @richfolkes
    @richfolkes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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

  • @timhenderson6035
    @timhenderson6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @sashalakota8292
    @sashalakota8292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @marciofernandobarci
    @marciofernandobarci 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @danieljurca2113
    @danieljurca2113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @donlange1491
    @donlange1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @masonsheffield226
    @masonsheffield226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such beautiful work!!! The music was really good also! Who plays the music, and where might I find it?

  • @geralddonnelly9253
    @geralddonnelly9253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a fine piece of engineering, is it a door stop or dose it go bang

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s made to go bang. For the moment, life is in the way of one of those go bang videos. It’ll happen.

  • @MBCDC1
    @MBCDC1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! A hell of a job! I wonder why did you apply "aqua fortis" to the stock before the linseed oil?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Aqua fortis is for attaining an amber color to the stock. That color comes from the iron dissolved in the acid. Heat applied to the solution brings the dissolved iron out of solution and into the grain of the stock. Linseed oil sets the color in the grain. Further coats of linseed oil preserves the color. Any kind of stain on wood is applied before any oils or finishes. That’s kind of an old rule; otherwise, your stain would be trapped or blended in the finish…or just muddied. Any scratch or wear upon the finish would reveal your “white” wood.
      I hope that makes sense.
      Thank you for asking!
      Sharek

  • @johnmuffy2848
    @johnmuffy2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @johnmuffy2848
      @johnmuffy2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lewerim
    @lewerim ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate you kind assessment!

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missed you at the show this weekend. Maybe next time. You going to the York with this one? I like your gun, hope it shoots well for you.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d like to make the York with it but I’m not sure that’ll be an option with the work I’ve got going on right now. I do miss going to that show, although I never made enough off the table to cover any of the costs.

  • @johnmuffy2848
    @johnmuffy2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnwhauserman
    @johnwhauserman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding work, Fantastic results.

  • @Historyfreak-f7o
    @Historyfreak-f7o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lovely example of the gunmakers art, and I do meat art! Beautiful!

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @paulbenson44
    @paulbenson44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you find that wonderful assortment pack of slotted screws? I've searched everywhere but no luck. Excellent build video also...good job!

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Blacksmithbolt.com

  • @davidhamilton7628
    @davidhamilton7628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soddy daisy chunk rifle is that name related to the soddy daisy in Tennessee and how so? Beautiful work !

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is! There’s a particular kind of shooting sport that originated in that area in the late 1800’s. Long barrelled cap and flint target rifles stocked in various woods. Over time, some characteristic qualities developed; notably, the stocks started losing the traditional drop, barrels lengthened and got heavier… Today, it’s known as chunk gun shooting or over the log matches. You lay down to shoot these rifles, propping, the barrel on a “chunk” of wood or a small log. The range is generally around sixty yards with three warm up shots, followed by 10 individual shots fired at ten individual slips of paper. These are scored closest to the cent of the “x” and prizes are awarded for closest x as well as the ten shot aggregate. There’s a modern match dedicated to this hobby, held every March in Pall Mall, TN. It’s called the Seargent Alvin York Memorial Match and it takes place on the former property of said Medal of Honor recipient.
      Awards are generally fresh cuts of pork, winners choice, butchered on site.

  • @richardprice5064
    @richardprice5064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @darinbell473
    @darinbell473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sammylacks4937
    @sammylacks4937 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful enough even a English collector would be jealous. I envy your craftsmanship more.
    How does it shoot?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It shoots very well, after a trial of testing loads and a volume of rounds fired.

  • @jimphilpott902
    @jimphilpott902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @HeeroYuy180
    @HeeroYuy180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, congrats

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @HattedMan
    @HattedMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelsteinmann529
    @michaelsteinmann529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have not seen such a beautiful and accurate work for a long time.
    Question: Why did you not sign your art? I do not see any stamping or signature.
    Did you fire her?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Michael,
      I have not engraved it yet as I haven’t had a chance to develop its load or fire it. I’m in a position now to do that, and will probably let her bark sometime this summer.
      Thanks for watching and engaging!
      Sharek

  • @clarencejackson4666
    @clarencejackson4666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build!

  • @johnroberts8475
    @johnroberts8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you not only built a beautiful rifle, you've created a wonderful piece of art.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words and your engagement!

  • @シンコ-y3j
    @シンコ-y3j ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very good job.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @Andy-Gibb
    @Andy-Gibb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @1955nomad
    @1955nomad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WORK OF ART .

  • @johnstack4316
    @johnstack4316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you make the barrel? What caliber and what twist did you choose?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not make the barrel. It was made by a man named Ed Rayl. It’s a .50 with 49” of rifling. The twist is slow. If I remember correctly it’s somewhere around 3 -4 by 12. It’s been several years since I ordered it.

  • @Mr3311957
    @Mr3311957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Rifle!

  • @williamavery9185
    @williamavery9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. But how did you finish the metelwork? Dont look blued ?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ferric nitrate and sawdust followed by bleach and heat. Fairly standard in the group I run with. After applying liberal coats of oil, it leaves a nice matt black finish for competition.

    • @williamavery9185
      @williamavery9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SharekGadd Thank for that. It looks superb.

  • @raleighthomas3079
    @raleighthomas3079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just incredible work on a stunning rifle. Hope to see it being fired too!

  • @jeffmarett321
    @jeffmarett321 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful rifle, but I have a question. Why such a small caliber in such a huge barrel? A .50 caliber can easily be produced in a 7/8" flat to flat barrel. Much lighter.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your statement is true, but this is a target rifle, specifically built after and for what’s called, Chunk Gun or Chunk Gun Shooting - sometimes called and Over the Log Match. It’s history weaves down into Pall Mall Tennessee around the 1880’s into the 1930’s and up into today.
      th-cam.com/video/cTjPZZgxfG8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N3YIzXMERb4w1Peq
      Thanks for watching and engaging.
      Sharek

    • @jeffmarett321
      @jeffmarett321 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I understand.

  • @MadBeausuff
    @MadBeausuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strange Question: What song is at 48:30 ?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately, I am not sure; it’s royalty free music provided by the app I use for video editing. After this much time it is lost to me.
      Thank you for watching and engaging.
      Sharek

    • @MadBeausuff
      @MadBeausuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SharekGadd Thanks for the honest reply...

  • @josephpowell624
    @josephpowell624 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @dreadgarr
    @dreadgarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @boydbrooks7848
    @boydbrooks7848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Thanks for watching!

  • @johnmuffy2848
    @johnmuffy2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One more time! Still looks great!

  • @brianjacobs3386
    @brianjacobs3386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that is outstanding sir it's more than beautiful they labor and love you put in to her touches my heart god bless you sir I wish I was 20 again and labored for you to learn how much are they

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words and assessment!

  • @brendacreek9912
    @brendacreek9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeffryrichardson9105
    @jeffryrichardson9105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely beautiful work!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @Kev-N42000
    @Kev-N42000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lancemillward2462
    @lancemillward2462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the music choice too.

  • @thomassullivan410
    @thomassullivan410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mrduilik1632
    @mrduilik1632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    spectacular, true craftsmanship, heartfelt congratulations

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir for your kind assessment!

  • @DalpatChhaba99
    @DalpatChhaba99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work

  • @hatchetjack1031
    @hatchetjack1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful. ..but I haven't seen black powder or pyrodex for sale in 2 years.

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are still some manufacturers out there. In a pinch, a feller can make his own.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @thatoneguybrian2365
    @thatoneguybrian2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful rifle and fantastic craftsmanship.
    But it is criminal to have not played some iron maiden during the video

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I agree, but the TH-cam overlords would silence it and or hit me with a copyright strike. 🤘🏼

  • @anthonyspina3416
    @anthonyspina3416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much does it cost to have the Milly 50 caliber iron maiden?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  ปีที่แล้ว

      More than a couple of AR’s

  • @radhakannanr2596
    @radhakannanr2596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is highly skilled gunsmith excellent job

  • @HoulieMon
    @HoulieMon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nicely done ! How many hours ?

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A lot

  • @richardsims1805
    @richardsims1805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificent workmanship!!

    • @SharekGadd
      @SharekGadd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @DANBRIDI
    @DANBRIDI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work...