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John Bly -The Gunsmith

For those of you who are like us and want to know how master craftsmen perform their magic - here is a gallery of an engraved 1873 Maynard barrel stub that has been resurrected from the junk bin and fitted to an 1882 receiver. The original barrel was engraved at the breech and had an 1873 .50-70 chamber, a most unique combination. The engraving is original to the stub, the machine work and forearm was accomplished by John Bly and the rust blue by Charlie Danner. The last seven photos are of a John Bly .44-100, 32 inch tapered round Creedmoor barrel, rust blued by Charlie Danner. Exquisite work from beginning to end!!!!
Engraved Barrel Stub
Engraved Barrel Stub		 Measurements Indicate This Was An Engraved 1873 .50-70 - An Extremely Rare Combination
Measurements Indicate This Was An Engraved 1873 .50-70 - An Extremely Rare Combination		 Interesting Engraving Pattern
Interesting Engraving Pattern		 Split Collar Is Used To Hold The Part Octagon Part Round Stub - Note Plastic Shim To Protect Engraving
Split Collar Is Used To Hold The Part Octagon Part Round Stub - Note Plastic Shim To Protect Engraving		 Machining The Split Collar Surface So It Is Parallel With The Bore Of The Stub
Machining The Split Collar Surface So It Is Parallel With The Bore Of The Stub		 Split Collar in Steady Rest While Stub Is Being Bored Using Boring Bar
Split Collar in Steady Rest While Stub Is Being Bored Using Boring Bar
Stub Fitted To Expanding Mandrel And Being Bored - Note Dial Indicator For Precise Measurement Of Interior Dimensions
Stub Fitted To Expanding Mandrel And Being Bored - Note Dial Indicator For Precise Measurement Of Interior Dimensions		 Detail View of Boring Operation
Detail View of Boring Operation		 Stub During Initial Threading Operation - Standard Maynard Shank Was 5/8 Inch
Stub During Initial Threading Operation - Standard Maynard Shank Was 5/8 Inch		 John Using A 13/16 by 20 Tap On The Stub
John Using A 13/16 by 20 Tap On The Stub		 Contoured Barrel Breech With 13/16 by 20 Thread and 11/16 Shank
Contoured Barrel Breech With 13/16 by 20 Thread and 11/16 Shank		 Barrel and Stub Joined - Ready To Turn To Near Finish Diameter
Barrel and Stub Joined - Ready To Turn To Near Finish Diameter
Barrel And Stub Test Fitted To Receiver
Barrel And Stub Test Fitted To Receiver		 Barrel And Stub Final Contour - Can You See The Joint?
Barrel And Stub Final Contour - Can You See The Joint?		 Fitting The Forearm (Tip Stock)
Fitting The Forearm (Tip Stock)		 Finished Forearm And Rust Blued Barrel
Finished Forearm And Rust Blued Barrel		 Superb Machine and Wood Work By John Bly and Rust Blue By Charlie Danner
Superb Machine and Wood Work By John Bly and Rust Blue By Charlie Danner		 The Resurrection Is Complete
The Resurrection Is Complete
If You Have A Barrel Stamped JDB (John D. Bly) On The Left Side Of The Breech - It Is The Stamp Of A Master Craftsman
If You Have A Barrel Stamped JDB (John D. Bly) On The Left Side Of The Breech - It Is The Stamp Of A Master Craftsman		 John Bly Creedmoor Barrel
John Bly Creedmoor Barrel		 John Bly Barrel Stamp
John Bly Barrel Stamp		 Left Side Of Creedmoor - Wooden Pistol Grip Detail
Left Side Of Creedmoor - Wooden Pistol Grip Detail		 Creedmoor Barrel Breech Detail
Creedmoor Barrel Breech Detail		 Creedmoor Barrel Extractor Detail
Creedmoor Barrel Extractor Detail
Trapdoor In Butt Plate - .44-100-520 Ouch!!
Trapdoor In Butt Plate - .44-100-520 Ouch!!		 John Bly Creedmoor Barrel Muzzle Detail and Globe Front Sight
John Bly Creedmoor Barrel Muzzle Detail and Globe Front Sight

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Guest 11-May-2008 18:59
This workmanship is extraordinary. I love seeing the transformation from a tid-bit of a gun to a beautiful, full-blown Maynard. Who is this John Bly? T.N.
John Cooper17-Apr-2008 06:44
Fascinating, beautiful work.
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