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Post by potatojudge on Apr 13, 2020 23:34:33 GMT -5
It's a cool gun but there are some details that I find lacking.... That receiver to grip frame fit that is one of the acid tests of a custom Ruger bisley just isn't there. And...why put a full length ERH on the gun with a standard length ER? I do like that blue color though. Just my opinion. Good eye on the short rod. The matching band in the ERH is cool and I think it would look even better on a 5.5 inch gun. The only thing I have to add is the script they chose for ZPW looks too modern for the platform. The "LINEB AUGH" font is nice. That blue is nice. Neat to see international builds of the 500. |
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Post by dhd on Apr 14, 2020 5:58:25 GMT -5
I like it. It's true that the long ERH and corresponding ER aren't necessary, but the work looks well done. Who'd a thunk somewhere in Germany someone would be customizing a RBH or a FA83. I'll bet that he can eject a fired case clear of the back of the revolver.
A Wells brass gripframe would be a complementary look to that revolver IMO.
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Post by princeout on Apr 14, 2020 7:38:43 GMT -5
Fantastischer revolver! Es ist schön! Willkommen im Forum!
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Post by norfok on Apr 15, 2020 14:15:43 GMT -5
Thanks, Tim
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Post by norfok on Apr 19, 2020 8:28:09 GMT -5
Just an update.
The barrelbend is made from one piece and it is compatible for the frontsights of Freedom Arms.
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Post by junebug on Apr 19, 2020 20:58:06 GMT -5
Very nice Norfok! How hard is it to get custom work done there ? I would guess there are not a lot of custom gun smiths doing single action work.
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Post by 98redline on Apr 28, 2020 12:23:55 GMT -5
I am digging that finish.
The blued satin look is sweet.
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Post by cas on Apr 28, 2020 13:03:55 GMT -5
Certainly is an interesting method of retention. I like it.
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Post by norfok on Apr 28, 2020 16:46:01 GMT -5
Very nice Norfok! How hard is it to get custom work done there ? I would guess there are not a lot of custom gun smiths doing single action work. There are not much gunsmiths where specialised for single actions here. If I would count them, there maybe two or three!? But I looked around for over a decade to find someone who could turn all my wishes into custom works. I'm sure that ZPW has made the first Ruger .500 Linebaugh conversion in Germany! |
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Post by ZPW Germany on Jun 26, 2020 17:25:01 GMT -5
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Post by junebug on Jun 26, 2020 23:36:36 GMT -5
ZPW
You are doing very nice work. Are these the first four single action customs you have done?
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Post by flyingzebra on Jun 27, 2020 18:10:33 GMT -5
This is really cool - hotrod custom single action wheelguns from across the ocean.
Keep it up!
There's a distinctive style here, cool features and solid engineering.
I can't wait to see the next piece.
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Post by squawberryman on Jun 30, 2020 4:46:06 GMT -5
Mr Z as you are a business man what does one of your conversions cost over there? Thank you sir.
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Post by ZPW Germany on Jun 30, 2020 16:23:13 GMT -5
ZPW You are doing very nice work. Are these the first four single action customs you have done? Hi junebug, thanks a lot.
Nope, with these two it were five Linebaugh conversions in summary. I do customized some BFRs und FAs too. Unfortunately, single actions revolvers are not as common in Europe as in the united states. There are 95% double action revolvers in use and 90% of them are Smith & Wessons, the rest are some Colts and Rugers. I do several double action customs, mostly for competitions.
But i like single actions more than double actions....
This is really cool - hotrod custom single action wheelguns from across the ocean. Keep it up! There's a distinctive style here, cool features and solid engineering. I can't wait to see the next piece. Thank you for the compliment! 
More is yet to come. Next one is a .500 Linebaugh Long on base of a Seville revolver and a wildcat BFR. And some custom barrels for the FA M2008 single shot pistol.
Mr Z as you are a business man what does one of your conversions cost over there? Thank you sir. No problem. At today's exchange rate, the conversion costs about $ 5000 plus the base weapon.
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Post by rkcohen on Jul 1, 2020 8:31:24 GMT -5
...personally - I wouldn't care for a sekond what the auslanders say about your guns..
..from my foxhole those revolvers are "ausgezeichnet!"
that barrel band combining a more commonly available front sight and erh anchor point is sheer genius - so when are you "nach Amerika einwandern?"
..and that's just my opinion..
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