That is a challenging project you have there. Lots of sanding, bluing, etc. Should keep you busy for a while. Good luck.

I think you need to get rid of that Scotch and switch to a good Kentucky Straight Bourban. Then things like this wouldn't happen.

Reading a story like this makes me want to go buy a kit and put time and love into a smokepole for my son to have one day. And Semi forget the scotch and grab the Single Barrel Jack.

semi - that rifle looks like it was a dandy in its day. I'd say take the hardware off and soak it in some kerosene for a couple days then scrub the rust off it with a toothbrush. As for the barrel, maybe a bit of lapping with JB compound, a new nipple, and give her a try. Maybe a few rounds will get rid of that rust if its not too bad. I actually think she's stil a pretty girl.

Semi-
With the pipe and scotch and your way with words, I envision you looking like Christopher Walken as The Continental on SNL. I know as you sat and typed, you were wearing a silk smoking jacket. Am I wrong? I think you will do the right thing and fix her up for old time's sake!

20 back lashes with the rifles ramrod are in order for neglecting that classic old smokepole! lol hope the restoration comes out nice...

You're exactly right Cherokee.


(If Walken were fat, bald, and sitting in his underwear with flip-flops on his feet.)

great..... just as i was going to bed i had to read that.

Now there's a sight - Semi in a silk smoking jacket! Heck, I didn't even know they make em that big......

There is nothing better than a pipe full of you favorite, a glass of single malt scotch, and an ol friend. Do yourself a favor and refinish the old friend. If for nothing else the satisfaction you will get from renewing the friendship. Plese show us the progress. p.s. A glass or two of Kentucky Vintage is a good scotch replacement.