444+35= One Great set for One great Man.

[Mr. Smith]

The story of my life is that of an average man.
Just once in a while I get to work for the greats.
This is one such time. If he wants to chime in, I will leave that up to him.


I get the opportunity to build a life long dream for a great man.
Once he let me know what he had seen as a younger man from a lever-action, all I needed was a chance to get his rifle.
I had no idea he would come to see me as a friend, and trust me to bring his dream to life.



This is what I call work.










God has blessed me. Every time I think it can not get better, it just keeps going.
It is my true joy to be able to work with fine people like the gentleman in question.
I spent all the time and attention on the carbines as I wanted: in the end I think he will love them

I would love to hear from you all to see what you thought of the set.
Thank you.

[Rob Haught]

Thank you for the kind words Joe, and thank you for building my dream lever guns. They are exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait to get some range time with them.

[LHS]

Nice-looking pair of blasters!

[SeriousStudent]

Joe, it's always a pleasure to look at your work. The phrase "refined elegance" seems to come to mind.

Chief - congratulations on your new rifles, I hope they bring you much enjoyment!

[lethal dose]

As always, you create THE best utility rifles out there. Your work is to be admired by all men. Enjoy your new tools, Mr. Haught.

[beep]

Absolutely beautiful work. Both rifles are stunning, but I do have a soft spot for that .35.

[Mr. Smith]

Thank you all.

[Mr. Smith]

Thank you for the kind words Joe, and thank you for building my dream lever guns. They are exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait to get some range time with them.

I still need to spend some time inside them after that we will be good to go.

Glad you like the pics I try hard to build heirloom quality firearms.
It is humbling to see the people and you say nice things about them.
You know what nice is and I love to work with a guy that knows.

[Straight Shooter]

Mr. Smith-
Your's, are my favorite posts of all.
Here's to hoping CRAFTMANSHIP never dies.
GREAT JOB.

[mark5pt56]

Outstanding! It's nice to see something other than the normal run of the mill work that some call custom.
These works of art will be treasured for a very long time.