T.Miller Late 18th Century John Paul Beck Flintlock ( converted to Percussion in early 19th C) Restoration / Conservation

JWFilips

Well-Known Member
One of the things That I started doing in my latter days of Firelock building was museum restoration / conservation of 18th Century Long guns:
This one for me was very special in that the name "John Paul Beck" humbled me since he was one of the best builders of Pennsylvania Long rifles.
When I was given the task of this project it took me near one year before I got the nerve to touch such a great historical piece!
I knew what I had to do and how to do it, however I need the spiritual guidance of the "great ones" to to give me the Ok ( at least in my mind)!

Below there are posted some before and afters of the major areas restored.
Instead of me telling everything I did ( I'm long winded ...you know) i'm leaving it open to questions that will be easier to answer ( I hope)
So I give you the Miller JP Beck project!
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Jeff H

NW Ohio
For as much as I have admired your work, and you for your work, I am now officially in AWE.

Wow!

What a thrill and an honor to be trusted with the works of such a famous maker. That's a connection to be treasured - and a great ice-breaker when you meet him "on the other side," wherever that is.
 

Rick H

Well-Known Member
What a beautiful rifle! I love the elegant simplicity of Beck's rifles. We are so lucky to have artisans with your talents to restore such treasures.