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Post by rjm52 on Jun 19, 2022 7:51:25 GMT -5
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Post by kings6 on Jun 19, 2022 9:10:47 GMT -5
I’ve looked at that listing several times but I just can’t get past the coloring on the frame. Too much of a “peacock” look for thus simple guy.
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Post by squawberryman on Jun 19, 2022 9:31:05 GMT -5
One would think they would have the maker of those cylinders listed but I agree with you rob there's a little bit too much going on there
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Post by bushog on Jun 19, 2022 11:21:17 GMT -5
I like a little bling but my word....
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 19, 2022 11:37:49 GMT -5
A vinegar bath would give that frame a more muted patina I bet, which would be more to my liking. Hard to beat an OM mid-frame flat top.
I think the frame markings would be a little classier if it just said ".40 bore" or ".40 cal" or ".40 convert." or even without caliber markings on the frame and just put ".40 Calibre" on the barrel.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jun 19, 2022 11:38:59 GMT -5
The caliber labeling leaves something to be desired, as well.
Trapr
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 19, 2022 11:46:03 GMT -5
I've never understood having a custom built and leaving the warning on side of the barrel. Or, for that matter, the original front sight.
Curious about the varying width of the ratchet teeth on the cylinders too.
It's probably my favorite over 32 Caliber bore size. But, this gun does nothing for me.
If any of the Forum Members are interested, I wish you luck...
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Post by nicholst55 on Jun 19, 2022 17:37:05 GMT -5
So, my understanding is that it's a OM cylinder frame with a NM factory barrel on it. If I was going to the expense of having all the extra cylinders fitted and that LOUD coloring done, I believe that I would have used an aftermarket barrel and front sight - or at least had the Ruger billboard removed. Knowing who did the work might be useful, too.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jun 19, 2022 18:02:11 GMT -5
I have one very similar less case color, less the 40 S&W cylinder and the 41 LC cylinder, not a 3 screw, and mine had Buckeye burl grips, fit to the frame frame by Zane ( OK, quite a bit different as well )… all of my cylinders were engraved to look like the original… I guess the only thing that throws me on this one, is I’m not liking the case color hammer
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Post by leadhound on Jun 19, 2022 21:22:43 GMT -5
I'm guessing that it is a Large frame OM Blackhawk, Buckeye barrel and 2 cylinders, then one rechambered NM cylinder and 3 rechambered OM cylinders. Either 357's with the Buckeyes trimmed to fit or they were 30 carbines. But that would explain the ratchet teeth variation, there is no excuse for that color case, looks like its flecking?
Would love to know who built it and who commissioned it, it is crazy how many like minds are out there?! This would be a dream set for me, but with a lot of differences in execution.
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Post by rjm52 on Jun 20, 2022 7:10:47 GMT -5
..my sentiments also...should have been left blue and the caliber marking a little nicer...
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Post by cas on Jun 20, 2022 10:15:03 GMT -5
My figuring is the frame markings came early on in the project. The colorization and extra-extra cylinders came later on a little at a time. Not bad if it stays where it is price wise. For ME, convertible guns do NOTHING for me. I own two, fired one box of ammo out of the other cylinder in both of them in 30 and 40 years respectively. And sadly, I don't even consider buying any pistol that doesn't have a removable front sight on it anymore (can't see em, need fiber optic or at least a brass bead), which means I pass on a lot of nice guns.
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