1894 and 336 WORTH THE TIME.

General Firearms General Bolt & Lever Action Rifle
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I get to take time and do things the way thy should be done.
After all the correct way is never the fast way in the world we live in.
Time is never free and it can lead to some long days but that is what I was made to do and I would not change a thing.
The carbines in this post have had a long time in the oven and it shows.

This pic is of the place the factory rear sight dovetail is I took a filler and blended it down so the carbine looks like it was never there.

I would love to hear what you think about the set.

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Absolutely beautiful work sir. I like how you fill in the original rear sight dovetail. You did it right and took no shortcut.

How long does it take for either of those conversion?

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Those look brilliant. I can’t wait to shoot them. The 45 colt is headed to northern Wisconsin this fall on a white tail hunt.

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Thank you
As to time the 35 took a long time the parts were a bit of a problem.
The 1894 was about a 12 weak project give or take.

In the end would you want me on the project 10hr 20hr or as long as it takes to make nice?

I am one of the most fortunate people in the world I get to do what I love for people I like and leave a legacy behind.

I hope that my words do not sound aragonite I just love to do what I do.
I am humbled by your words.

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I spent the last days on the stocks and final fitting on the levers.
You will love them

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Some of the best things I have learned are -

  1. You picked the professional (artist) for a reason, let them do the work. Don’t get into every little detail and drive them nuts.

  2. It takes time. Don’t rush them either. If they are as good they are busy.

edit - 3. Good work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t good.

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Thank you sir!

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Joe,
You are THE MAN!!!
:cool:

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I am never the one to rush a project like this. I’ve waited almost a year on some guns. I was just wondering, that’s all.

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I really enjoy how you brought out the grain on the wood as well. If you are going to own a lever action, it just seems like the wood is an essential element of a fine gun.

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Those are some fine works of art. Very well done, sir!

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Thank you all for the compliments.

As to the use of wood it makes all the other things come together.
It can make the gun look like its from a time when we were just a bit younger.

If you use a gun in the caliber of the carbines in this post and make it yours when you leave this place your people will know just a bit more about the man you were.

I build guns with the end in mined people need to know what nice is.
In this world things keep getting faster and cheaper that just never makes nicer.

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Outstanding work Joe!

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Your work always impresses me. Those are really well done.

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Wow… that is beautiful work sir!

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Thank you I appreciate the compliments.

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Very nice! I was looking at the 45-70 ammo the other day and man I can’t wait for mine!

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I am not a fan of rails on lever actions but other than that I really like that 1894. Beautiful rifle. I see the lever has been re-shaped. Is it also longer? I’d like to have the lever of my 1895 lengthened without going to a large loop style.

To fill the dovetail on the barrel, does the rifle need to be re-blued?

Mr. Smith, I admire your work. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us

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Thank you

The rifle would need to be refinished for me to do the barrel work.
Levers are a different thing all together the levers you see are DRC that I fit.

The story is a long and unpleasant one about the levers.

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I just had these in my hands and I am at a complete loss for words. These rifles are spectacular. My hands are actually shaking a bit. He blew past every expectation I had for the guns.

Joe, thank you for your time, and thank you for your skill.

micky