The Arctic Sharps

[Barry Lee Hands]

The Patchbox:

I did a sketch for the starboard panel, and then did the work.

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Jerry Fisher and Winston Churchill dropped by the shop and took a look at the work in progress.

 

[Mike Cirelli]

Wonderful step by step. Your scrupulous attention to detail shines through your work. Very nice job Barry.

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Thanks Mike, It's finally finished, at least my part, Lee Helgeland put it together a few days ago to ship back to C. Sharps arms co. where it will be hardened and shipped to the client. Here are some pics I took before shipping :

 

[Tim Wells]

Beautiful job! It'll be like driving a tack at 300 yards with a piece of jewelry.

 

[KCSteve]

Interesting.

Looking at the scrolls on the individual pieces, as we did with your pictures along the way, they were just very nicely done scrolls.

But when I look at the assembled rifle, the scrolls now seem suggestive of swirling winds full of snow and ice - especially on the main side panel.

 

[Ron Smith]

Excellent job Barry, Wow, what a nice sharps.

I love my sharps, but it doesn't look like that one. It is a fun gun however.

It is hard to get that fire going again, but it almost inspires me to do one myself. ................And that is fantastic when you can pass your energy on to someone else.

Am I correct in presuming the metal work was done at the factory, or was their someone else envolved in that?..... Beautiful rifle!!

Makes me want to get another one............like I really need that, right?.......... But it is an inspirational canvas.

It is interesting the things that stir the soul.

Rock on Buddy!!.....Nice job!!

Ron

 

[joseph engraver]

Metal work, wood work, engraving design, and execution all make this rifle one of the finest Sharps in existance. Yes Barry, I do remember you. Congratulations,you have come a long way since those days.
I hope you will take the gun to a range and fire it before you turn your master piece loose. It is a feeling you will remember always.
Joseph

 

[Rick Eaton]

Barry,
Thanks for sharing. One of the nicer sharps that I have seen. Great job!
Rick

 

[longranger]

I have watched this rifle since it showed up on the Shilo Forum site. Thank you for showing us this incredible firearm.
The engraving is as beautiful as rifle I am in awe.

 

[gmkmd]

Where is this rifle now?

 

[joehuddleston]

I sure do miss Jerry Fisher and Joel Schafer. Two of the nicest people I've ever known. I was lucky enough to spend a day with Jerry at his house up by Kalispell. Purchased one of his barrel vises, one of the best I've ever used. Two great men that will be remembered forever.

 

[JJ Roberts]

Barry, Over the top engraving keep up the good work. J.J.