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Post by bobwright on Nov 16, 2012 14:44:47 GMT -5
Here is my new Hy Hunter .357 Western Six Shooter undressed in the fitting room:  Trigger guard is from Colt Navy, steel backstrap from Colt Single Action. The mainspring screw and trigger guard/backstrap screw are not compatible. Think Uberti screws will work. Certainly new grips will be in order. Bob Wright |
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Post by bobwright on Nov 27, 2012 20:21:52 GMT -5
The trigger guard was from a Colt 1851 Navy replica which I assumed was a Uberti, but apparently not. The Hy Hunter mainspring screw was too large, so I ordered a Uberti replacement part.
The Ubert screw almost fit. On a lark I went to my local hardware store and we tried to thread nuts onto the screw until one fit. To my surprise it was a No. 10-24NC thread. I sure thought it would have been metric. So, bought a 10-24NC tap and chased the threads into the trigger guard. My new brass backstrap (for a Hy Hunter) arrived and I have trial fitted the whold assembly. Fit up requires some match polishing, but everything fits and the action works. Will poost some photos soon.
Bob Wright
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 28, 2012 9:35:31 GMT -5
Looks good Bob. So the gripframe will be half blue, half brass? -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by bobwright on Nov 28, 2012 10:14:13 GMT -5
No, Sir, I have a new Uberti brass backstrap. Plan on one-piece style grips of walnut.
Re-cap: Brass trigger guard, unknown make from 1851 Colt Navy. Not sure if Colt or import. Brass backstrap, Hy Hunter replacement part. Mainspring screw is Uberti, had to run a 10-24 tap into tapped hole to assure proper fit. Both Uberti and Hy Hunter screws fit at trigger guard/backstrap joint.
Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Nov 28, 2012 20:33:27 GMT -5
Here, with all parts in place. Obviously some fitting and polishing is yet required:  But, as I said, everything fits and works. Bob Wright |
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 29, 2012 9:13:39 GMT -5
It's coming along nicely Bob. Those old Hy Hunters were neat sixguns. I'm glad to see you taking the time to rework yours. Please keep us posted. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by bobwright on Dec 1, 2012 16:13:29 GMT -5
Saturday, Dec. 1st: A little filing:  Kind of reminds you of surgery with that drape, doesn't it? And a little more filing:  And some ploishing:  Just about there:  The mainspring screw and bottom backstrap screw collide, will have to shorten the backstrap screw. Bob Wright |
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Post by wvjoetc on Dec 1, 2012 18:41:56 GMT -5
Very nice work Bob,
Joe
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Post by vonfatman on Dec 2, 2012 23:43:04 GMT -5
Great work Bob!
Bob
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Post by whitworth on Dec 3, 2012 11:16:31 GMT -5
Very nice, Bob!
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Post by Markbo on Dec 3, 2012 14:50:26 GMT -5
Nicely done. I am reminded every time I take file to metal just how much skill is involved in doing it well!
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