START OF MY LATEST PROJECT.

[rep1954]

The start of a new project. I got the base revolver a while back from a cowboy, I think its around a 2005 gun. The back strap and trigger guard I got from our own Cubrock. According to Proof House the back strap is a late 1800's and the trigger guard is a 1901. Except for the obvious I could not believe how close this all matched. Just enough stock on the grip frame pieces to clean them up and have them match. I had planned on just using the back strap to make a No. 5 grip but after I got the set I was hooked on a full Bisley. Don't plan on seeing this one right away I still have more parts to buy and some head scratching to do. I never planned on the camel humps but it's nothing that cant be overcome.

[Bowenbuilt]

This is a very interesting project, I am surprised how well the front strap fits the newer gun. Matching the back strap will even more interesting. Please keep us posted on how this comes out.
My local gun store has a 32/20 Bisley with a 7.5" barrel for sale. It looks like it's at least 90%. The original Bisley grip frame is comfortable to say the least.

[Mountaineer]

Fascinating project! I, too, am amazed at the fit.

Everybody will be looking forward to the progress of this one. Thanks for sharing.

[jayhawker]

The Bisley had a different frame than the SAA. Looks like welding to add steel is required. I have always beleived that Elmer's original number 5 was built on a Bisley.
Jayhawker

[cubrock]

It is good to see those parts getting used for a worthy project. They came from what was left of Bill Grover's (of TLA fame) shop. A lot of his stuff just got thrown away when the bank repoed his property. I am glad there was someone there to save at least some of it.

Anywho, that gives your project a bit of history, REP!