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Post by buckheart on Feb 20, 2016 13:55:36 GMT -5
Nice looking guns guys. Whitworth, I'd like to see a better picture of that front sight. Your 44mag ammo looks pretty tall too. What bullets you using?
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Post by Snyd on Feb 21, 2016 13:02:34 GMT -5
I guess I should post here. My pics aren't as good as some but you get the idea! Base Gun: 50th Ann 44 mag flat top Conversion: 500 Linebaugh Gunsmith: John Gallagher Barrel: Gallagher 5 1/2" Octagon with integrated DX sight base and ERH lug Cylinder: Non Fluted, recessed cylinder Grip Frame: Bisley fitted by Gallagher Grips: Custom made by Gallagher. Dall Sheep horn supplied by me, found in Brooks Range on sheep hunt. Front Sight : White vertical line Rear Sight: Bowen Rough Country Base Pin: Knurled Hammer and Trigger: Bisley, CCH by Gallagher Finish: Gallagher Blue Leather: Thad Rybka oiled rough out. Tomahawk Crossdraw, Belt, Ammo Pouch.
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Post by whitworth on Feb 21, 2016 13:06:26 GMT -5
Nice looking guns guys. Whitworth, I'd like to see a better picture of that front sight. Your 44mag ammo looks pretty tall too. What bullets you using? I forgot to shoot a photo of the front sight yesterday, but I had a photo of the front sight on the .45 and even though it's stainless steel, it's the same. Here 'tis:
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Post by whitworth on Feb 21, 2016 13:07:58 GMT -5
That is beautiful Snyd! Here is a better photo of the .44 I took yesterday.
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Post by buckheart on Feb 21, 2016 17:50:34 GMT -5
Snyd That gun is outstanding, classy all the way. I have an octagon barrel in 45 stashed and you are renewing my interest in using it for my next project. Pretty neat that you found the rams horn for it too. How's it shoot?
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Post by buckheart on Feb 21, 2016 17:51:21 GMT -5
Whitworth - Front sight something like this?
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Post by whitworth on Feb 22, 2016 8:23:06 GMT -5
Whitworth - Front sight something like this? Here are some better photos of the front sight:
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Post by Snyd on Feb 22, 2016 19:54:43 GMT -5
Boy that's nice. It's missing one thing though...... a turn ring! That is beautiful Snyd! Here is a better photo of the .44 I took yesterday.
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Post by Snyd on Feb 22, 2016 19:57:25 GMT -5
Snyd That gun is outstanding, classy all the way. I have an octagon barrel in 45 stashed and you are renewing my interest in using it for my next project. Pretty neat that you found the rams horn for it too. How's it shoot? Thanks. Ya the thing shoots like a House a Fire! Shooting the 500L is really a hoot. What a freakin blast! Literally too! I love it. I'm working on a write up for another thread...."Getting to know the 500L"
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Post by whitworth on Feb 22, 2016 20:36:15 GMT -5
Boy that's nice. It's missing one thing though...... a turn ring! That is beautiful Snyd! Here is a better photo of the .44 I took yesterday. Don't worry Snyd, all of my customs get mistreated and used properly!
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Post by Snyd on Feb 23, 2016 12:59:08 GMT -5
Don't worry Snyd, all of my customs get mistreated and used properly! You can say that again!
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Post by cddogfan1 on Jun 22, 2016 12:14:35 GMT -5
Giving this thread a bump. Trying to finalize my plans for my Mid-Frame 480 build. Looking for examples of Vaquero with smith sights (my favorite top strap configuration) and a octagon barrel. Only see one example in here it is blue I am thinking stainless.
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Post by magman on Jun 22, 2016 13:21:20 GMT -5
I need parental controls on this thread. Everytime I think I don't need/want anything else, I look here and am lead astray. I have a 357 bisley that needs to be reworked.
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Post by buckheart on Jun 22, 2016 18:02:50 GMT -5
Giving this thread a bump. Trying to finalize my plans for my Mid-Frame 480 build. Looking for examples of Vaquero with smith sights (my favorite top strap configuration) and a octagon barrel. Only see one example in here it is blue I am thinking stainless. This is the 500 JRH Vaquero that Huntington did for me. No octagon barrel but it has the sight your after. It just looks like the sight grew there. More pictures of this gun on page 11 of this thread.
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Post by squawberryman on Jun 22, 2016 19:34:08 GMT -5
This is a project that took awhile. When I bought it a few years ago it was an Abilene 44 mag 6 shot. John Taffin had writen when he tested them in full force 44 the front sights tended to fly. Apparently this one had at least once. It appeared to be coat hanger welded on with about three feet of East to West built in. I don't have many pics of it "before" but here's two. Also, the escutcheon for the ERH had come out a few times and was banged in not so very good. The price was better than the pictures. Holding this beater I thought "Ugh". The screw for the base pin was evident of hard or ignorant use. I went to Nurmerich (?) and procured a new factory ERH and escutcheon. I suppose just because it was available. Liking the 500 JRH round I called Mr. Huntington and discussed a project. A long barreled no sight gun that'd hold a scope. As the project took shape he would occasionally call and say "What if...". After two phone calls I told him whatever he and Jason thought fitting, please do. This was when he was in Kalifornia. I'd sent a piece of wood I got from Steve for grips but upon opening it they thought the grain was too porous to "make" work so he opted for this. The length of time to get to me is a long and boring story but after finishing off a big animal with it on a hunt it came to me. This is a Best Grade from the hands of Jack and Jason. The fit and finish is oh so very fine. The trigger is as you would expect. As a neat touch he uses nowadays is actual engraving for all markings as opposed to dielectric metal removal. I've not hand the chance to set it at 75 or a hundred yards. We ere popping Tannerite with 308's one day at 176 yards and this thing is like kicking a 400 grain soccer ball in its' trajectory. Right now down here it's 95 every day with 95 percent muggy.Shooting isn't fun unless you hit the right times. Work is pleasantly busy and the weekends belong to the kids and the boat. Base gun: US ARMS Abilene six shot 44 magnum Builder: Jack Huntington and Jason Menefee Caliber: 500 JRH five shot Barrel: 8 3/8" half inch rigid pipe I think but it's pretty Front sight: negative Rear sight: negative Grips: Shiny 400's at 1200 are cake. I need to wring it out on a hundred I
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