Building a Custom Blackpowder Rifle

Stitched together from the Iron Maiden Rifle Playlist, it’s the full six month build. This should be good for those of you that like to take naps. #asmr #customblackpowderrifle #blacksmithing #woodworking

[@kittty2005]

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]

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

[@Heckzaflexz]

❤

[@joecain123]

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

[@Letsgofishing911]

I use vinegar to fix them

[@boomstick4054]

I could never name my rifle this. My wife gets jealous & would claw it’s eyes out..

[@airwolf61970]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you very much!

[@cletiskroeker3552]

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

[@cyndybailey4529]

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]

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

[@gunhead7159]

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]

Thanks!

[@williamallen7836]

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

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

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. 👏👏👏

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@philliprowe2656]

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

[@Brooksie997]

Came for the band, stayed for the gun

[@brianjacobs3386]

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

[@wezopechirhah7996]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you sir!

[@richardsims1805]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you, sir.

[@dreadgarr]

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

[@ronmartin3755]

This is the best video I have ever seen on KZbin. 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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@jimrt1738]

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]

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

[@timhenderson6035]

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

[@jpresnick2008]

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

[@libertyrogueoutdoors7369]

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!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks and thanks!

[@biscettifranco4727]

Stupendo esuberante

[@JacobSchofield]

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

[@SharekGadd]

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

[@samuelstuart8155]

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]

Thank you for your kind words and sharp eye!

[@alamosabill201]

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

[@johnwhauserman]

Outstanding work, Fantastic results.

[@johnhaggerty5510]

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

[@rancidpitts8243]

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.

[@skipmartin3469]

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]

It’s a great hobby!

[@marciofernandobarci]

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

[@asherpiazza]

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

[@sashalakota8292]

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

[@richfolkes]

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]

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

[@johnmuffy2848]

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]

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

[@johnmuffy2848]

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

[@Chuck1798]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@halloumou]

thank you for your working is very beautiful thank you

[@sandymackay4017]

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

[@SharekGadd]

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

[@steveg8322]

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.

[@darinbell473]

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

[@danieljurca2113]

This is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing.

[@SharekGadd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barnescsp]

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

[@SharekGadd]

You should!

[@Copper1268]

My pop always said if you don’t have the tool to do the job make it! I watched him make a gear cutter for clock gears because the machine was 2500$

[@josephpowell624]

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?

[@richardprice5064]

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

[@OMGWUNSIU]

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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@tonylightstorm5468]

Ladies and gentlemen, you are witnessing a work of art. My life has been elevated. Brilliant and God smacked. Wish there were more people like this in the world. Elated to have been able to watch such a feat. Tucson Tony

[@jimphilpott902]

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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@chrisosh9574]

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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@rickrussell5079]

Awesome

[@royalecrafts6252]

Functional art is the best

[@lewerim]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! I appreciate you kind assessment!

[@Warhawk76]

Amazing work!!

[@larryadams2184]

Without a doubt very good skills👍👍👍👍👍

[@boydbrooks7848]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@jaredlariscey713]

Nice skills man, I want to make one soon, thanks for this!

[@VladimirTheLeadHead]

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

[@HeeroYuy180]

Nice work, congrats

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shadetreemech290]

I've always wanted to do this. And now that I'm retired I'm going to. Move over my old Thompsom Center Hawken 45cal. I'm looking for a new love.

[@johnmuffy2848]

One more time! Still looks great!

[@rakeshraj_mitra]

just excellent work my brother, i appreciate your hard work 👍

[@Steve20333]

I really enjoyed this film , it reminded me that the real world is about Humans making things ! not machine's ! THANKYOU !

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks for watching!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@oleukeman]

Wonderful craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you very much!

[@markthedrone]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Calligraphybooster]

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!

[@charlessexton1719]

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]

Thank you for your kind assessment! It a pleasure.

[@charlessexton1719]

@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.

[@johnmuffy2848]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@williamkoppos7039]

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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@Kev-N420]

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]

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

[@johnwilkinson5718]

That is absolutely spectacular work. Just beautiful

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks John!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Fantastic build and workmanship. I do quite a few octagon barrels. I HATE FILING...

[@donlange1491]

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]

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.

[@babc97]

A wonderful piece...

[@lancemillward2462]

love the music choice too.

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@blipblip88]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@user-ku6rf7hq4q]

Very very good job.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you very much!

[@ericgiebel498]

My uncle had built 7 very nice muzzleloaders. He gave me the only one that had a polymer stock. Felt kinda cheap at first, but it grew on me

[@markgordon4368]

Very smart, very cathartic I bet.

[@clarencejackson4666]

Awesome build!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@karlalton3170]

This is the most satisfying video to watch on youtube To see a master craftsman create something beautiful from scratch with such care and detail is Awesome , top job my man well done 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesmyers2087]

Masterpiece.

[@rickalvidrez2469]

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.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you sir!

[@thomassullivan410]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@scottallen1228]

Awesome beautiful love it

[@luckypirat]

Work of Art!!!

[@1955nomad]

WORK OF ART .

[@spenny24950361]

A work of art! well done.

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@DalpatChhaba99]

Excellent work

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@grantnorthcott5112]

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!

[@tonylightstorm5468]

Good question...

[@marknielsen2482]

I'm jealous, absolutely beautiful work

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! But, don’t be jealous, you could do things like this with enough hours behind a bench.

[@marknielsen2482]

@@SharekGadd I've been rebuilding old guns for some time. But I always appreciate good work. Just did inletting on a english double barrel muzzle loading shot gun. Of course I bought the parts. I do have to make the some times.

[@coreymerrill3257]

Amazing work!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@coreymerrill3257]

@@SharekGadd think many people know that blank of walnut costs more than their Remington 700s?

[@mikestanley9176]

Beautiful piece of art,sir.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@dunboozin]

That’s dedication and skill.

[@jesspryce5025]

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]

Thank you for watching and engaging!

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@acostamarcelo298]

No word's man, that's an incredible work of art.

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you!

[@richardsims1805]

Magnificent workmanship!!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@Andy-Gibb]

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

[@SharekGadd]

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

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Absolutely beautiful work!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you very much!

[@mrduilik1632]

spectacular, true craftsmanship, heartfelt congratulations

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you sir for your kind assessment!

[@johnroberts8475]

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

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you for your kind words and your engagement!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

You did a great job!! I have always wanted to make a flintlock rifle from scratch. I have repaired and made every part on them before. Just not all at once to make a rifle. I think that would be a amazing family heirloom... cheers

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! It’s a great hobby! Sharek

[@hescher997]

Outstanding

[@scrappyddz]

Amazing work, very beautiful, but would have loved to see it test fired =)

[@chouchbechich6067f4h]

Very beautiful

[@SharekGadd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@firchkn7932]

Awesome work ! I’d love that in my safe 👍!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@user-gx2gt3ko9b]

Really really love the music!!!

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!