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December 1, 2012, 09:09 PM | #1 |
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Hy Hunter project.......
I found this Hy Hunter .357 Magnum Western Six Shooter in a pawn shop and bought it at a decent price.
I had an old brass trigger guard in my parts box, from a Colt 1851 Navy, original or replica I don't know. So tried it for fit, with a Colt 1873 backstrap: I ordered a Hy Hunter replacement brass backstrap and a Uberti mainspring screw. I had already tried the Hy Hunter screw and found it not to fit. A little careful filing: And polishing: And, I'm getting there: The bottom backstrap screw collides with the mainspring screw, I'll have to shorten that. Then try to make grips! Bob Wright |
December 8, 2012, 11:35 PM | #2 |
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Updates?
What material are you thinking for the grips?
Can't wait to see it come together. |
December 9, 2012, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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Walnut. Southern black walnut.
The grips so far: Bob Wright |
December 14, 2012, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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This is as it stands now:
A litle more fitting needs to be don at the gripstraps. Bob Wright |
December 15, 2012, 01:51 PM | #5 |
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Looks beautiful, Bob. Very nice work, Sir.
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December 15, 2012, 10:11 PM | #6 |
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Fun, that looks nice.
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