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Post by kevshell on Jan 14, 2023 8:55:11 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 9:44:39 GMT -5
I think I recognize that one
Not a Bowen rear sight obviously. 100% came from Bowen with one. Can you imagine pirating a $125 sight off a $4k+ gun?
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Post by kevshell on Jan 14, 2023 10:32:23 GMT -5
I think I recognize that one Not a Bowen rear sight obviously. 100% came from Bowen with one. Can you imagine pirating a $125 sight off a $4k+ gun? There's several touches that are options that make me scratch my head sometimes. I couldn't imagine a full custom from one of the big names with factory stocks or sights. But to each their own. |
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Post by Fowler on Jan 14, 2023 10:41:18 GMT -5
That would be a very wary Bowen gun I think, would it predate Bowen making his rear sight? Interesting gun for sure though.
The other thing about the complete custom guns from Bowen without grips I believe they are made that way so the custom grip can be made after the fact to the owners taste. Certainly better to do it in production where the blending of the grip can be done better and refinished after the fact.
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Post by bushog on Jan 14, 2023 11:21:36 GMT -5
No matter what, he wants too much. I do think this is an old build though.
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jan 16, 2023 23:26:23 GMT -5
Him and Linebaugh both used to drill the factory base pins for the lock screw. Anytime you see that it's an early gun. That said, I have never seen Bowen leave the original wrong caliber markings on the cylinder frame before, old or not, but I don't know for fact he never did early on. Also, his lock screw for the action block on all the early stuff I've seen has been hex head. This one isn't. The ovate barrel not even having a pic of the crown end is interesting, but you see a lot of folks that don't know how to sell online and never think to take the right pics. I'd actually like to try one of them now, but it won't be this one.
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Post by bushog on Jan 17, 2023 8:05:57 GMT -5
Him and Linebaugh both used to drill the factory base pins for the lock screw. Anytime you see that it's an early gun. That said, I have never seen Bowen leave the original wrong caliber markings on the cylinder frame before, old or not, but I don't know for fact he never did early on. Also, his lock screw for the action block on all the early stuff I've seen has been hex head. This one isn't. The ovate barrel not even having a pic of the crown end is interesting, but you see a lot of folks that don't know how to sell online and never think to take the right pics. I'd actually like to try one of them now, but it won't be this one. I believe Bowen mis-marked the frames to prevent forgeries. I’ve seen it on several Best Quality guns and own more than most will ever see… |
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jan 17, 2023 10:30:41 GMT -5
Bushy, please explain what you mean by him mis-marking? What I'm talking about is the original Ruger factory markings being just left on the cylinder frame and not cleaned up and re-stamped as they should be. That is something I've seen on several of the earlier builds from other builders, but don't remember seeing Bowen guns that way, at least before now.
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Post by mike454 on Jan 17, 2023 10:42:34 GMT -5
I've seen a fair number of Bowens guns with the caliber marking not changed on the frame. All very early pre 1990 guns.
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Post by gw425 on Jan 17, 2023 10:47:55 GMT -5
[/quote]I believe Bowen mis-marked the frames to prevent forgeries. I’ve seen it on several Best Quality guns and own more than most will ever see…[/quote]
Pics or it didn't happen.....*g*
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Post by kings6 on Jan 17, 2023 11:37:35 GMT -5
Oh he’s got them and posted them here! Bowen Best Grade guns are Bushogs Quest guns!
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jan 17, 2023 11:43:47 GMT -5
Bushy, please repost what Rob is talking about when time if possible, and thanks for clarification on the early frame markings Mike. I've seen a lot, but am often reminded I've not seen everything.
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Post by mike454 on Jan 17, 2023 11:59:11 GMT -5
Not sure if it can be made out, but here is an early 50 special still marked as a 44 magnum. I believe this gun to be a best quality, I have also seen a best quality 44 russian that still has the 44 magnum markings.
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Post by bushog on Jan 17, 2023 13:21:12 GMT -5
Not sure if it can be made out, but here is an early 50 special still marked as a 44 magnum. I believe this gun to be a best quality, I have also seen a best quality 44 russian that still has the 44 magnum markings.  I own that one… I mocked the cover up for my avatar. It is a Best Grade. One of the first. Good read about the NRA convention Hamilton took it to… |
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Post by bushog on Jan 17, 2023 13:22:21 GMT -5
Bushy, please repost what Rob is talking about when time if possible, and thanks for clarification on the early frame markings Mike. I've seen a lot, but am often reminded I've not seen everything. You can find them by searching… |
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