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Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« on: November 13, 2016, 02:39:59 PM »
Greetings My Good Netizens

here we are again, wandering down the rabbit hole and finding this little "one of" gem built by a
"Geo. Tilbert"



complete details found here:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/57/399

George was apparently rahter busy - here is a one-of stiriling engine he built:


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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2016, 03:14:15 PM »
Dear esteemed professor,

I only can say this: life's too short to fire an ugly gun.

Sorry.   :-[

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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2016, 04:18:21 PM »
Ugly ? 

 it may be unusual, even eccentric ...it is a work of art and quite exceptional....

The Sterling Engine is also very cool

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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2016, 04:22:29 PM »
Can you Say



                                                              STEAMPUNK

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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2016, 10:53:42 AM »
Interesting rifle...really neat.

His work is artistic.
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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2016, 11:10:56 AM »
With that many cylinders, I cringe to think what a chain-fire would do! 
BTW, I've been reluctant to buy a replica Remmie revolver rifle because I don't want my hand in from of the cylinder.
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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2016, 12:11:51 PM »
With that many cylinders, I cringe to think what a chain-fire would do! 
BTW, I've been reluctant to buy a replica Remmie revolver rifle because I don't want my hand in from of the cylinder.

It looks like a Cartridge gun to me. I don't see any nipples for caps, or a loading lever for that matter. If I'm right, I wonder what the caliber is.

As for the Remington, you have to hold it with a handgun style grip, not like you would a normal rifle. Go for it, they look like great little carbines. I want one badly.
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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2016, 12:46:57 PM »
Ah-humm... Yeah...no place for the caps, nor a loading lever...I'll blame my lack of observation powers at the time on lack of coffee and nutrition.   ;D
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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2016, 05:18:36 PM »
My Good Troy,
I would like to point out ... there is an imperative that one keep one's Caffeine level well regulated.  When your "Low Caffeine" light illuminates, attempt no further intelligent nor mechanical actions until the issue is resolved and the "Low" light goes out.

Skip that "well regulated militia" stuff.  If yer Caffeine ain't well regulated the militia can't help ya!!  Liberus Coffieus fer allofus!!  (Burma Shave)

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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2016, 10:17:21 PM »
My Good Troy,
I would like to point out ... there is an imperative that one keep one's Caffeine level well regulated.  When your "Low Caffeine" light illuminates, attempt no further intelligent nor mechanical actions until the issue is resolved and the "Low" light goes out.

Skip that "well regulated militia" stuff.  If yer Caffeine ain't well regulated the militia can't help ya!!  Liberus Coffieus fer allofus!!  (Burma Shave)

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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2016, 12:28:51 AM »
Wow! .38sp, my caliber. 12 shot cylinder.

Couldn't shoot it in any of the venues I currently shoot, though. I'd have to join Steampunk . . .



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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2016, 07:18:58 AM »
Just plain ol'























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Re: Another Oddball Revolving Rifle
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2016, 01:13:42 AM »
That is some fine assed metal work that would make any machinist proud!  :)
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