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Post by potatojudge on Apr 22, 2020 12:26:39 GMT -5
Nothing about the top of that gun says "holster friendly"
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Post by bushog on Apr 22, 2020 21:40:12 GMT -5
Nothing about the top of that gun says "holster friendly" Ya think it will drag? I never even thought about that..... Always things to consider.
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Post by Aeroscout on Apr 22, 2020 23:07:08 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing. Simply beautiful work.
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Ramar
.30 Stingray
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Post by Ramar on Apr 23, 2020 6:56:32 GMT -5
Thread title says it all..."Perfected." Nice shooting (of photos) too, bushog!
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 28, 2020 6:06:35 GMT -5
Beautifully finished....
I have a 27-2 that was converted to .41 Magnum. Just had a local Smith smith spin off the barrel which went to JES for reboring. The cylinder unfortunately was badly pitted and would have been rechambered for .41 Special if not so. I did however have a .41 Magnum cylinder from a Model 58 parts kit that went in with little fitting. The barrel had to be trimmed back and a new forcing cone cut...but the conversion was about $300...
...but it isn't near a beautiful as the Bowen...wow...
Bob
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Post by mike454 on Apr 28, 2020 6:47:45 GMT -5
Very well done! I'd definitely trade a little holster wear for that checkered topstrap.
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Post by bushog on Apr 28, 2020 8:27:01 GMT -5
Beautifully finished.... I have a 27-2 that was converted to .41 Magnum. Just had a local Smith smith spin off the barrel which went to JES for reboring. The cylinder unfortunately was badly pitted and would have been rechambered for .41 Special if not so. I did however have a .41 Magnum cylinder from a Model 58 parts kit that went in with little fitting. The barrel had to be trimmed back and a new forcing cone cut...but the conversion was about $300... ...but it isn't near a beautiful as the Bowen...wow... Bob My understanding was that JES only does rifle barrels?
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 29, 2020 18:05:02 GMT -5
To make sure I have the right company...the original owner passed away several years ago and someone else took over...
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Post by ddixie884 on Apr 30, 2020 4:40:14 GMT -5
Bushog that is a nicely done custom. Glad you found it........
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Post by warhawk on May 27, 2020 10:29:45 GMT -5
Wow, gorgeous sixgun. These Smiths are my favorites. I have a 5 inch 27 that would be greatly improved with a few of those upgrades.
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Post by DiamondD on Oct 22, 2020 14:02:09 GMT -5
That is about close to perfection in a DA revolver in my opinion!
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mod70
.240 Incinerator
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Post by mod70 on Oct 22, 2020 14:22:49 GMT -5
Hang around and buy and sell enough guns you'll run across some great ones. I ran across a fella' who was good enough to let this one come to NM! I will say thanks to Kings6 for the grips. I think they finally found their forever home. I'll let you guys figure out the details to start! OK here goes... Bowen built .41 magnum. Started with a M27-2 with a 5" barrel rebored for .41. M57 cylinder with recessed cylinders so it can accommodate the long .41 magnum cartridges. Rough Country rear and white outline front sights. Keith Brown grips. Bowen's mark on the cylinder face. It's a really nice revolver...the mountain gun that never was. Love the M27 topstrap!
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mod70
.240 Incinerator
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Post by mod70 on Oct 22, 2020 14:23:35 GMT -5
Long 41 Magnum. What OAL are you talking?
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Post by bushog on Oct 22, 2020 15:53:37 GMT -5
Long 41 Magnum. What OAL are you talking? I'm referring to the fact that the cylinder isn't a rebored M27 cylinder which would only accommodate a .41 Special. It's 1.75" long.
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Post by rjm52 on Oct 23, 2020 6:10:21 GMT -5
Always love seeing that one...
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