Jewelling

sixgunluv · May 7, 2009, 01:12 AM

I have a 3 screw Ruger 357 Blackhawk that is in excellent condition. It is original except for the jeweled hammer and trigger. I wanted to send it back to the factory for the safety conversion but realized that they would install a new hammer and trigger that would not be jeweled. Would it cost alot to have this done at the factory with my conversion? How much would a smith charge me afterward? I'm pretty sure my father could do it for me..what all would I need to buy for him to do it?
Any info. appreciated.........sixgunluvr

impalacustom · May 7, 2009, 02:47 AM

DON"T convert it, it is worth more without the conversion than with it. If you wanted the transfer bar sell that 3 screw and buy a new Ruger, you'll be money ahead. Jeweling for the trigger and hammer would run about $50 depends on who you went to.

sixgunluv · May 9, 2009, 01:21 AM

In that case I would like to have a Ruger Super BlackHawk .44 mag stainless with 10.5in barrel. Would an even up trade be fair if both are in good-excellent condition?

James K · May 9, 2009, 06:16 PM

I doubt Ruger would do it, since they don't (AFAIK) offer jewelling as a factory option. Brownells has the equipment; basically you need a drill press and a means of holding the work and moving it in increments, like a drill press vise.

Jim

Don P · May 21, 2009, 08:57 PM

Brownells sells jewelling kits. The kit come with everything you need
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...0TURNING%20KIT

May 9, 2009, 01:21 AM	#3
sixgunluv Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Posts: 200	Re: 3 Screw In that case I would like to have a Ruger Super BlackHawk .44 mag stainless with 10.5in barrel. Would an even up trade be fair if both are in good-excellent condition?

May 21, 2009, 08:57 PM	#5
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Brownells sells jewelling kits. The kit come with everything you need http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...0TURNING%20KIT __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.* Last edited by Don P; May 21, 2009 at 09:03 PM. Reason: adding a link

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

May 7, 2009, 02:47 AM	#2
impalacustom Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 492	DON"T convert it, it is worth more without the conversion than with it. If you wanted the transfer bar sell that 3 screw and buy a new Ruger, you'll be money ahead. Jeweling for the trigger and hammer would run about $50 depends on who you went to.

May 9, 2009, 06:16 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I doubt Ruger would do it, since they don't (AFAIK) offer jewelling as a factory option. Brownells has the equipment; basically you need a drill press and a means of holding the work and moving it in increments, like a drill press vise. Jim