Bulgarian rifle boyliya

Sajen · 18th August 2020, 07:24 PM

Yes, some pictures before restoration would be very helpful!

Tim Simmons · 19th August 2020, 09:38 AM

A lot of time and work. Most impressive.

Ian · 19th August 2020, 09:53 AM

bobi13,

How did you come up with the date of 1231 Hijri (1816 Gregorian)?

Ian

bobi13 · 19th August 2020, 01:59 PM

I made restoration the rifle 2019 year, but these rifles are did mading 18-19 century. Тherefore i em made this year.

rickystl · 19th August 2020, 02:48 PM

Hello bobi13. Welcome to the Forum.

That is a wonderful looking Boyliya. It's the one style I don't have in my collection.
If the only original pieces are the lock, barrel, and it appears the trigger, you have done an incredible job duplicating the wood stock profile and metal fittings. The barrel bands, other brass/pearl decoration look very well done, and in the traditional manner. And the lock looks like it cleaned up perfectly. Looks like all you need is a iron ramrod.

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

As mentioned above, if you have any photos of the gun before restoration, please post them. As well, some additional details of the restoration.

Again, congratulations on a wonderful restoration.

Rick

Sajen · 19th August 2020, 04:42 PM

Wow, congrats, you can be proud of your work!

But sorry, I wouldn't call it restoration, it's a new one with partly antique pieces.

Regards,
Detlef

TVV · 19th August 2020, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickystl

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

There are people in Bulgaria (and elsewhere I am sure), who make tubes of horn and brass rods inside and then cut them into small rounds, which are then ready to be inserted. Perhaps if you contact bobi13 privately, he might be able to help you source some.

Teodor

Edster · 19th August 2020, 09:03 PM

They may be called knife handle Mosaic Pins or nails on your search engine. Lots of different designs available.

Battara · 20th August 2020, 01:54 AM

I am impressed! Great work!

I will have to agree with Sajen though on the new piece with antique parts. If most of were antique then that would be different.

Still great work!

bobi13 · 20th August 2020, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hello bobi13. Welcome to the Forum.

That is a wonderful looking Boyliya. It's the one style I don't have in my collection.
If the only original pieces are the lock, barrel, and it appears the trigger, you have done an incredible job duplicating the wood stock profile and metal fittings. The barrel bands, other brass/pearl decoration look very well done, and in the traditional manner. And the lock looks like it cleaned up perfectly. Looks like all you need is a iron ramrod.

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

As mentioned above, if you have any photos of the gun before restoration, please post them. As well, some additional details of the restoration.

Again, congratulations on a wonderful restoration.

Rick

I have only these pictures from restoration. Small round, brass starburst inserts we say in Bulgarian "rozetki" (розетки), I made them it.

18th August 2020, 07:24 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Yes, some pictures before restoration would be very helpful!

19th August 2020, 09:38 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	A lot of time and work. Most impressive.

19th August 2020, 09:53 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	bobi13, How did you come up with the date of 1231 Hijri (1816 Gregorian)? Ian

19th August 2020, 01:59 PM	#4
bobi13 Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 25	I made restoration the rifle 2019 year, but these rifles are did mading 18-19 century. Тherefore i em made this year.

19th August 2020, 02:48 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hello bobi13. Welcome to the Forum. That is a wonderful looking Boyliya. It's the one style I don't have in my collection. If the only original pieces are the lock, barrel, and it appears the trigger, you have done an incredible job duplicating the wood stock profile and metal fittings. The barrel bands, other brass/pearl decoration look very well done, and in the traditional manner. And the lock looks like it cleaned up perfectly. Looks like all you need is a iron ramrod. A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years. As mentioned above, if you have any photos of the gun before restoration, please post them. As well, some additional details of the restoration. Again, congratulations on a wonderful restoration. Rick

19th August 2020, 04:42 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Wow, congrats, you can be proud of your work! But sorry, I wouldn't call it restoration, it's a new one with partly antique pieces. Regards, Detlef

19th August 2020, 09:03 PM	#8
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	They may be called knife handle Mosaic Pins or nails on your search engine. Lots of different designs available.

20th August 2020, 01:54 AM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I am impressed! Great work! I will have to agree with Sajen though on the new piece with antique parts. If most of were antique then that would be different. Still great work!