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Post by odessaman on Aug 6, 2020 13:25:35 GMT -5
Finally found an original barrel and cylinder from a Single Seven, so now on the prowl for a Stainless Single six in need of customization for a quarantine project. Already have the barrel wrench and facing cutters, so moving the firing pin and bushing will be the most delicate part of the project, since I've never done that. Appreciate any tips from those who've gone before down this rabbit hole.
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Post by clintsfolly on Aug 6, 2020 16:24:29 GMT -5
Please tell us more about your project.
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Post by odessaman on Aug 6, 2020 16:51:24 GMT -5
I've got this concept of a mini flat top: single seven, 3.75" barrel, Bisley style hammer modified to fit a birdshead grip frame. Or, I have a Uberti Thunderer 2-piece frame that I could custom fit the rear half to the trigger guard portion of a cutdown factory plowhandle grip frame.
So far, I've collected the cylinder, barrel, short ER housing, and even a factory Bisley Single Six hammer (talk about a hen's tooth) - pretty much just need a stainless Single Six frame with enough meat above the rear sight cross pin to shave it down to a flat top.
Maybe put a pinned front sight on it from a stainless Blackhawk, or one of Fermin's.
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Post by medicdave on Aug 8, 2020 0:39:47 GMT -5
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Post by odessaman on Aug 8, 2020 8:28:06 GMT -5
Thank you, Dave - that's exactly the info I needed. |
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Post by domino300 on Aug 8, 2020 10:00:55 GMT -5
So Dave, where are you at on this project? |
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Post by medicdave on Aug 8, 2020 10:17:07 GMT -5
Honestly stalled out. We converted 4 frames to centerfire and got one running as a 32. Need to get on my brother to see where he is on rechambering some cylinders.
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Post by domino300 on Aug 8, 2020 10:34:39 GMT -5
Thanks Dave, understand completely.
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Post by medicdave on Aug 9, 2020 0:57:46 GMT -5
I've got this concept of a mini flat top: single seven, 3.75" barrel, Bisley style hammer modified to fit a birdshead grip frame. Or, I have a Uberti Thunderer 2-piece frame that I could custom fit the rear half to the trigger guard portion of a cutdown factory plowhandle grip frame. So far, I've collected the cylinder, barrel, short ER housing, and even a factory Bisley Single Six hammer (talk about a hen's tooth) - pretty much just need a stainless Single Six frame with enough meat above the rear sight cross pin to shave it down to a flat top. Maybe put a pinned front sight on it from a stainless Blackhawk, or one of Fermin's. Adding the stainless pinned front sight from a blackhawk works too. My brother and I made up a single 10 to match my shorty super. We removed the sight from the old barrel and dilled a hole and countersink for the attachment screw. FYI doing this puts the screw hole about half an inch behind where it would normally be in the barrel. Measure twice, drill and tap once.  |
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Post by 45MAN on Aug 9, 2020 7:02:14 GMT -5
MEDICDAVE: VERY NICE LOOKING 22. IS THAT A BFR LPA REAR SIGHT?
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Post by medicdave on Aug 9, 2020 7:54:58 GMT -5
Its a Bowen Rough Country with target blade.
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Post by odessaman on Aug 21, 2020 12:05:54 GMT -5
Dave - that Single Ten is a beauty. Other than the grip frame and top strap, very close to what I'm going for.
My search for a donor Single Six frame hit a detour. I went to a small local show a couple of weekends ago that always has an interesting selection of used and older guns, and didn't find the stainless NM Single Six I was looking for, but did find a 1986 Bisley flat top in .32 H&R that I couldn't pass up. Oh, well - once I replenish the project fund, I'll resume the hunt.
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Post by leadhound on Aug 21, 2020 12:13:42 GMT -5
Dave - that Single Ten is a beauty. Other than the grip frame and top strap, very close to what I'm going for. My search for a donor Single Six frame hit a detour. I went to a small local show a couple of weekends ago that always has an interesting selection of used and older guns, and didn't find the stainless NM Single Six I was looking for, but did find a 1986 Bisley flat top in .32 H&R that I couldn't pass up. Oh, well - once I replenish the project fund, I'll resume the hunt. ‘86 Flat Top? |
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Post by odessaman on Aug 21, 2020 15:38:20 GMT -5
Dave - that Single Ten is a beauty. Other than the grip frame and top strap, very close to what I'm going for. My search for a donor Single Six frame hit a detour. I went to a small local show a couple of weekends ago that always has an interesting selection of used and older guns, and didn't find the stainless NM Single Six I was looking for, but did find a 1986 Bisley flat top in .32 H&R that I couldn't pass up. Oh, well - once I replenish the project fund, I'll resume the hunt. ‘86 Flat Top? Yep - a New Model Single Six frame with a flat top strap and drift-only adjustable rear sight, like the old Single Sixes, but safe to load all six rounds. Has a 6 1/2" barrel with a Patridge style front sight, a fluted cylinder and a Bisley grip, hammer & trigger. This was the first one I'd seen in person, and at a price that made it clear the seller thought it was just another Ruger Single Six. Looks like this one (not my gun or picture - just an example I found):  |
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Post by leadhound on Aug 21, 2020 17:15:55 GMT -5
Thanks for that, havent seen one either. I do have a couple of the fixed sight single sixes with the vaquero style, but they are 22's, for now anyway!
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