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Old 07-05-2011, 03:58 PM
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Configuration: Rear Handle
Overall Length: 53”
Spear: 53 ¾”
Wood: Laminated Padauk
Mech & Line Anchor: Neptonics Stealth
Handle: Neptonics
Enclosed Track: Graphite/Epoxy
Self-reset Line Release: Hidden under handle
Finish: Tinted West Systems Epoxy sanded for matte finish

A family friend asked if I would build a gun for her son. My immediate reply was “Yes, as long as there is no schedule” As this was a surprise birthday gift, I did not have the luxury of discussing the build with the final user. After much deliberation, I decided it would be best to go with the rear handle configuration that 90% of the commercial hunters use on the Florida coast – it’s hard to argue the success of this design. After exchanging a couple of drawings, and selecting Neptonics prototype handle design (this is S/N 3), construction began in February. I already had a couple of blanks made up, so machining the wood and custom parts for the line release went pretty quickly.

The matte black finish did not go so quickly
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:09 PM
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Awesome. Nice work.
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:32 PM
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Love that matte black finish! Very nice looking gun.
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:56 PM
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matte black is my favorite! You sir have built a gorgeous gun! The new neptonics handle goes perfect with the finish.
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Old 07-05-2011, 06:38 PM
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Wow... That looks great
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Old 07-05-2011, 07:30 PM
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Is that BATMAN'S speargun ????!!!!! Looks awesome...
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:21 PM
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Really nice! The kid will be stoked when his birthday rolls around.
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Old 07-06-2011, 10:43 AM
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SOLID workmanship Gary!! Post up some pictures of the birthday surprise to complete the thread! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 07-06-2011, 11:39 AM
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Thanks for the kind feedback

Carlo turned 24 back in April, he saw progress photos and design drawings on his birthday (he lives in California, but Mom lives in the Florida Keys). Finished photos were sent out yesterday dangling the carrot to get himself down to the Keys to try it out.

Btw, for all practical purposes this is his first gun - a heck of lot different than my first one
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I never thought I would say this but "that is some good looking black wood!"
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Nice Looking Gun !!

My Birthday is coming up girls...
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Great looking gun buddy....... congrats

Do you have to make the bands after you install them thru the stock?

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From our last trip...... pretty sure the vote would be unanimous for bifocals in the mask...
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Do you have to make the bands after you install them thru the stock?
Yep, the bands are tied in place.

The line anchor is positioned to accomodate a band changing slot if he wants me to cut one later, but if he doesn't, then it keeps the muzzle lines cleaner looking.
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My jaw dropped on this gun.. how much you charging for something like that?
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My jaw dropped on this gun.. how much you charging for something like that?
Thanks for the compliment! It was hard to see it go

wrt price, I am seriously just a home gun builder at this time. Who knows maybe after I retire ...
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that is one beautiful looking gun!!! well done!!
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My jaw dropped on this gun.. how much you charging for something like that?
Mine too, that gun is absolutely one of the most beautiful custom builds Ive ever seen. Amazing work.
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