Gold Rush .22 cal Pepperbox

gyvel · March 27, 2016, 04:37 AM

Anybody know what the frames are made of on the .22 cal. "Gold Rush" Pepperboxes?

Hawg · March 27, 2016, 04:51 PM

I can't swear to it but I'm pretty sure they're brass.

gyvel · April 7, 2016, 02:39 AM

I contacted the seller and he said Zamak. (Actually he said "pot metal" but you get the idea.)

Hawg · April 7, 2016, 07:54 AM

Nothing wrong with Zamak.

gyvel · April 8, 2016, 10:25 PM

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Nothing wrong with Zamak.

I agree; It works quite well for window cranks, fan motors and faucet handles.

Hawg · April 8, 2016, 11:46 PM

It's good for .22 revolver frames and .22 rifle receivers too. I've never wore one out.

peggysue · April 10, 2016, 09:24 AM

Agree with Hawg.. cast metal parts are a manufacturing standards now days.

Hawg · April 10, 2016, 09:28 AM

Honestly, and I know I'm going to take some flak for this but I'd rather have an RG 66 than a Ruger Single Six.

**4V50 Gary** · April 10, 2016, 05:43 PM

I'll take the Rugers.

Hawg · April 10, 2016, 06:44 PM

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I'll take the Rugers.

Rugers are good guns. I had a Single Six but I despise the way their action works OTOH I've had five RG 66's and they always seem to get away from me. I bought my first one new in 76 or 77 for about 50 bucks. My first wife still has it.

March 27, 2016, 04:37 AM	#1
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Gold Rush .22 cal Pepperbox Anybody know what the frames are made of on the .22 cal. "Gold Rush" Pepperboxes? __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

April 7, 2016, 02:39 AM	#3
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	I contacted the seller and he said Zamak. (Actually he said "pot metal" but you get the idea.) __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

April 10, 2016, 05:43 PM	#9
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	I'll take the Rugers. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 27, 2016, 04:51 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	I can't swear to it but I'm pretty sure they're brass.

April 7, 2016, 07:54 AM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Nothing wrong with Zamak.

April 8, 2016, 11:46 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	It's good for .22 revolver frames and .22 rifle receivers too. I've never wore one out.

April 10, 2016, 09:24 AM	#7
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Agree with Hawg.. cast metal parts are a manufacturing standards now days.

April 10, 2016, 09:28 AM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Honestly, and I know I'm going to take some flak for this but I'd rather have an RG 66 than a Ruger Single Six.