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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 31, 2016 18:40:53 GMT -5
The replacement cylinder before the approaches and notches are recut. The BP chamfer is ready for hand work.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 31, 2016 18:45:55 GMT -5
And a close up pic of the recut notches and approaches.
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Post by Rimfire69 on Jan 1, 2017 10:57:55 GMT -5
Great pictures. I have wondered how to get the chamfering so symmetrical, taking the initial cuts on the mill and finishing by hand is pure perfection.
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Post by alukban on Jan 1, 2017 11:33:35 GMT -5
I am eating up this write-up and all its pictures with a relish. I friggin' love it and the insights to Alan Harton's brain. Please do go on
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Post by dougader on Jan 2, 2017 22:37:21 GMT -5
Yes. Beautiful, amazing artwork by Alan. Extraordinary, to day the least.
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butch
.240 Incinerator
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Post by butch on Jan 2, 2017 23:34:14 GMT -5
Thank you sir for posting this thread. Butch
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 3, 2017 17:22:42 GMT -5
Here is a picture of the frame fully polished. I do need to add that where a main frame is to be color case hardened the frame is only polished to 400 grit. It has come a long way indeed. Now, if you recall, I did promise to tell you guys how Harton went about recliaming the screw holes in the frame. This is done by carefully taking his Air Pencil Grinder and cleaning off enough excess weld to get his indicator needle to contact with the original part of the screw hole. From there he can set up and recut the screw holes back to original specifications.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 3, 2017 17:29:05 GMT -5
Did somebody lose their topstrap? Looks like it has been found and is in fine condition. Since this particular Colt is a personal sixgun, Harton is going to send it to a new craftsman who does color case hardening to give the guys work a try. Be very interesting to see the results. The rest of the Colt will also be sent away for special finish work. At this point, Harton has fireblued the screws and recut any lettering or marking needed. So, for now we wait.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Jan 3, 2017 17:32:04 GMT -5
I have witnessed Alan working with that little air grinder and he has a very steady hand,,, Yep real talented with it. Great write up Fermin,,, Thanks.
Charles
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 3, 2017 17:34:11 GMT -5
Yeah, he is about laser jet cutter steady. Charles, for my part, aside from the special tools, jigs, and fixtures, is the SPEED at which he accomplishes all of this.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Jan 3, 2017 17:42:34 GMT -5
That's no JOKE AT ALL He roughed out a set of grips for me once in record time. I am talking less than 10 minutes. And to see him thread a barrel ( the speed) will knock your socks off. He did a trigger job once in a matter of minutes too.
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Post by BigBore44 on Jan 3, 2017 18:27:27 GMT -5
Great post, Fermin!!! Mr. Harton is one Talented feller by the looks of it... I wish I could hang around him and learn the trade!!!!!!! Now That would be, Awesome!!!
Thank you for sharing this with us. Ray
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Jan 3, 2017 19:21:49 GMT -5
Viola. Some replacement parts, loading gate, cylinder etc, and the wreck is back in shooting condition. This restoration is a 44-40 made in 1894. Its restored value will be at least 3000.00 US. I don't know if I'd take $3,000.00 for it if it was mine. Ronnie
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Post by Markbo on Jan 3, 2017 20:01:28 GMT -5
It's like magic. Being a woodworker myself I always appreciate those that can form metal. At this level though, artist almost doesn't sound like enough of a compliment. Alan Harton is one special man.
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Post by sportster on Jan 3, 2017 20:54:36 GMT -5
As I was looking through the pictures and reading it I was like he is doing what with what? I must say his work is very impressive to say the least. I had no idea that one could resurrect a gun in that bad of shape.
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