Five very early 1868’s

Fred Gaarde · Post by **Fred Gaarde** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:40 pm

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Fred Gaarde · Post by **Fred Gaarde** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:41 pm

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Dick Hosmer · Post by **Dick Hosmer** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:21 pm

Thanks Fred! I was trying to be modest, and only post one pic of #62.

Fred Gaarde · Post by **Fred Gaarde** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:52 pm

Dick, did you photograph on a Light Table?
Your photos are fantastic.

Dick Hosmer · Post by **Dick Hosmer** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:10 pm

Not exactly, but similar. For overall shots I suspended the rifles on 20# monofilament in front of a 4x8 whiteboard, separately illuminated so as to have no shadows. For closeups, I made a "fixture" which held the rifle in almost any position. Note that you can have the gun upside down for best lighting and flip the image later. Now that pictures are possible, I'll set my rig up and post it.

Trapdoor Rifles

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