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Post by bushog on Jun 15, 2020 18:50:24 GMT -5
I'll hijack it...
I just picked up a M28 barrel and a cylinder that have been rebored to .38-40.
He knows I like the S&W customs so he contacted me about them. Apparently an old gunsmith friend of his had the parts that Hamilton had done the cylinder and Clearwater had rebored the barrel but didn't think he would ever finish the project.
Now I just have to buy a M28 and send it off.
Should I get the 2nd cylinder re-chambered to 10mm?
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 15, 2020 19:01:35 GMT -5
Or 10mm Magnum and find some moon clips. Be good for 40 S&W, 10mm and 10mm Magnum...
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Post by drycreek on Jun 15, 2020 19:04:13 GMT -5
I guess I knew that a Blackhawk could be had in 10mm/.40 S&W, and it just slipped whatever mind I have left. I have no use for a revolver in .40, Lord knows I have plenty of semis in that caliber, but a 10mm with another cylinder piques my interest. I’ve never had a fully custom revolver built, and I’m due one I think. After I get over this boat I just bought.......
Thanks for the reminder guys !
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Post by pacecars on Jun 16, 2020 12:52:37 GMT -5
Turns out I was told the wrong serial number to begin with after looking at some closeup pics it starts with a “3” and not an “8” (I can see how they did that) so it was made in 1960
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 16, 2020 13:57:26 GMT -5
Turns out I was told the wrong serial number to begin with after looking at some closeup pics it starts with a “3” and not an “8” (I can see how they did that) so it was made in 1960 I know that psychologically that birth year means something to folks. Think you'll have a superb revolver regardless which year you or the gun were made.
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Post by pacecars on Jun 16, 2020 14:30:28 GMT -5
It never really did to me but thought it would be a cool conversation starter😜 Most of the guns I like were made before 1900 anyway!
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Post by leadhound on Jun 16, 2020 16:25:47 GMT -5
It never really did to me but thought it would be a cool conversation starter😜 Most of the guns I like were made before 1900 anyway! LOL! HEY HUEY!
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 16, 2020 16:56:51 GMT -5
Yep, I was born 100 years too late...
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Post by pacecars on Jun 26, 2020 7:33:30 GMT -5
Getting it boxed up to send off for its transformation. I am wavering about the barrel though! After looking at all the pics I am now leaning toward a round barrel of a little heavier profile than the factory instead of the octagon
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 26, 2020 8:02:02 GMT -5
Getting it boxed up to send off for its transformation. I am wavering about the barrel though! After looking at all the pics I am now leaning toward a round barrel of a little heavier profile than the factory instead of the octagon I decided on a 6" tapered barrel. I figure the theme of the 41 Special is a lightweight packable gun. Guess intended use matters.
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Post by pacecars on Jun 26, 2020 12:23:37 GMT -5
The obligatory before photo:
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Post by pacecars on Jul 17, 2020 18:50:41 GMT -5
John has my gun in hand! It is getting exciting
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2020 18:57:41 GMT -5
How did this build turn out?
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Post by pacecars on Sept 8, 2020 19:41:15 GMT -5
Not yet completed
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Post by crash87 on Sept 10, 2020 19:55:14 GMT -5
I just got back an old model project I had going, and Chambered in the 38-40. Its alot like yours is going to be, minus the octagon barrel. I opted for a douglas blank with a factory taper, finished at 5 1/2". Ronnies aluminun bisley grip frame just makes it extra special. I ordered a mold from Mountain molds finished at 180 gr. I've been working with Universal and Herco with that bullet and have found universal winning in the accuracy and a slight lead in velocity. 2400 hasn't produced for me, and 4227 and Titegroup are waiting in the weeds for there chance. I'm also waiting on an LBT mold at 200 grains. When I touched off the first round in this revolver I definitely smitten. I'm sure you will be too. Crash87
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