Here she is...Harton .327 Federal Mag.

[Heavy C]

Okay, so there has been some buzz about this revolver as Alan and I have eluded to in different conversations. This revolver started out as a .357 Mag Blackhawk that apparently had been chunked down a hill. I picked it up on GunBroker cheap. It was intended to be a project gun from the getgo. It was about that time that I started reading about the .327...I had always wanted as .32 caliber for my collection.

Once I started talking to Alan we mulled some ideas over and came up with this. I didn't necessarily want a small revolver for the .32 so I pitched the idea of the 8 shot revolver to Alan. Given the size he didn't think it would be any problem at all. He thought it was pretty cool. Now I know you purists out there are having some difficulty with an 8 shot six-shooter. But when I think of a custom revolver, I think of something built to your particular taste and specifications. That is truly what I got here. As you will see, everything about this revolver is practical and is intended to be a working gun of sorts.

The picture of the target is what Alan shot with 100 gr factory loads at 25 yards. I believe it qualifies as a shooter. I'll need to do some work on the grips. The grips are from Esmeralda. They are cocobolo and are finished in a way that when Alan drilled to install the black eagles the finish cracked. That is why there is no picture of the left grip panel.

I hope you guys enjoy it, and I can't wait to go out and shoot it for myself. Now, if I could only find some ammo!

[Clint Bryant]

Amazing. Now I know what every serious gun crank wants for Christmas 2010.
Thanks for sharing.

[chutch]

Very Nice ! And Unique. I like the hammer and that front sight . I have no problem with an eight shooter as I have a seven shot S&W and every time the seventh one goes bang I smile. Longing for a USFA 12/22. The more I see of Alan's work the more impressed with his talent.

[Heavy C]

Thanks guys.

Alan is definitely talented. His work is top notch and he is often open to ideas that are off the beaten path. The hammer is a Super Blackhawk hammer. I just like that wide pad that makes cocking easier. The front sight idea came from 2 dogs. That gold bead really stands out on dark backgrounds. Alan put one on a .45 Colt he did for me, and I liked it so much I had him add it to this gun too.

Clint I like the way you think. I'm already thinking up my next project. Something along the lines of a 500 Linebaugh Bisley would look real nice under the tree come Christmas 2010. ;D

[cj3a]

Great work!

[maxcactus]

You'll get no static from me as that appears to be an outstanding working gun! Very beautiful and nothing gaudy about it - love it!
Did Alan do any action work on it... or is that a silly question?

We eagerly await your range report.

[Heavy C]

Yep, silly question.

In addition to the action work, he installed the gold bead front sight, Bowen rear, #5 base pin, and new crescent ejector rod.

[ronegg]

I had asked Alan a question not to long ago and with his answer he sent me pics of this gun. Nice to know who owns it. Great job.

[Mark Terry]

Outstanding! Probably one of a kind for a brief period. I can see this being duplicated (see what Clint said). Thanks for sharing.

[bigbores]

very nice gun!
Wow you asked a gunsmith to make an 8 shot cylinder and he said "he didn't think it would be any problem at all" thats one talented smith!

[odis]

How does the gun balance? I'm curious about the weight of the gun with the unfluted cylinder and eight holes in it. Definately a very interesting gun.

[Lee Martin]

That turned out great. Can't say I've seen an 8-shot 327 until now.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[caryc]

Very nice gun but this statement caught my attention.

The grips are from Esmeralda. They are cocobolo and are finished in a way that when Alan drilled to install the black eagles the finish cracked. That is why there is no picture of the left grip panel.

That sounds kind of strange to me. I'm wondering what kind of "finish" is on those grips. I also make cocobolo grips and it is a very oily wood. It polishes up beautifully with a machine buffer and really needs no external finish. The first time I made cocobolo grips, I tried a Tru Oil finish on them. It sat on the surface for about a week and never dried.

Machine buffing and waxing is all that cocobolo grips need. A coat of good paste wax once in a while will keep them in good shape. Could you possibly post a close up photo of that grip with a cracked finish on it? I'm just really curious.

[Markbo]

Suuuuh-WEET!!

Very cool gun. I am curious about that grip as well... could you post up a couple of close ups?

[Charger Fan]

I absolutely love it! Especially the 8-shot idea, way to go!
Stuff like this sure makes me want to tip-toe into the custom gun arena.