BttF3 Doc Brown's Custom Scoped Rifle

[PHArchivist]

Weird though...

This image looks like a round barrel

And in this image it looks octagonal:

 

[mrsmartypants]

Nice work Sandman and thanks for reviving this thread. I agree with your findings.

PHA - I encountered the same conclusions when I was looking at the gun too...(sometimes the barrel looked round, other times octagonal). I just chalked it up to lighting...I do think the barrel is octagon-shaped and not round.

 

[Bluecow]

When I saw this thread pop up, I had to read through it. Great info so far. I've always thought Doc's rifle would be a cool prop to have. It doesn't look insanely complicated either like a few other BTTF projects. With all the showings of the movies lately it's reminded me what a cool prop it is.
From what I have been able to research, I have to agree that a Winchester Model 1866 'Yellowboy' was the base gun with some modifications, like the loop lever.
Has anyone been able to get a shot of the front site? I have the DVD set released a few years ago. Maybe this a excuse to go out and get the blue ray. I'll be watching this thread with much interest.

 

[PHArchivist]

Loop lever on Doc's is a gorgeous brass...

As far as the big loop lever, I found one for $64:

 

[Sidewinder]

or Brass plated?

SAS

 

[GrenadeKing]

Brass plated would be my guess. Also, the barrel on Doc's gun doesn't appear to be blued. It looks like raw polished metal.

 

[Philyra]

I found this thread last year, before I was a member. This is the thread that made me join. I am just now posting here tho as I am now ready to starting making this. I am a huge BTTF fan as well as a steampunker and this is great. Thanks for all the close-up pics.

 

[Jedifyfe]

/\ sweet! I can't wait to see your progress!

 

[TomJoad]

Any progress since?

 

[MitasTouch]

Some of the best threads on this site die just out of the blue with no explanation. Shame.

 

[MitasTouch]

I found a tube that could work for the main section of the scope. It could work , but it doesnt list the width of the tube.Jeweler DECAGON Bracelet Mandrel Tapered Steel Metal Shape Forming Wire Wrap:Amazon:Arts, Crafts & Sewing

 

[MitasTouch]

How long do you guys think the telescope part of the scope is? Excluding the eye piece.

 

[MitasTouch]

Any chance to revive this thread?

 

[Halliwax]

Any chance to revive this thread?

i hope so, i always love this gun. that part of the movie is one of my favorite parts through out the entire trilogy

 

[paddyfritz]

Henry rifles still makes yellow boy's in a number of calibers. They cost more than the replicas, but will last forever and will be more fun when the build is done.

 

[MitasTouch]

The scope is the biggest part of the build other than the rifle itself. I believe it could be 3D printed.

 

[2keepandbear]

Sadly, it appears Henry doesn't make that specific model anymore, however, Uberti does. Granted it's an $1100 rifle, but a beautiful rifle at that. I'd love to see someone with he skills tackle this scope!

 

[MitasTouch]

I remember someone made a 3D model of the scope, but can't find it. Right now I'm researching 44 caliber octagon barrels to see if it's posible to extend the rifle sothout having to buy two whole rifles. What will probably be the best and cheapest method is having a wooden octagon dowel rod made and painted. And also how to obtain the loop lever without going through tons of hoops.

 

[MitasTouch]

Here is the best rendition of the whole rifle I could find.

 

[MitasTouch]

Would anyone know the diameters of the pieces of the scope?