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Post by bushog on Sept 29, 2023 10:16:58 GMT -5
I’m pretty sure that gun came with a plow grip frame. The NM rimfires with the fixed sights in that configuration are hard to find. I missed one recently….
Is anyone sure they made a Bisley in that configuration? Remember, it’s a NM…..
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Post by Odin on Sept 29, 2023 12:46:36 GMT -5
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Post by bigbrowndog on Sept 29, 2023 14:14:01 GMT -5
I’ve got one as well, 4 5/8’s convertible, plenty accurate in 22wmr
Trapr
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Post by bushog on Sept 29, 2023 15:08:26 GMT -5
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Post by needsmostuff on Sept 29, 2023 16:10:02 GMT -5
89 dollars on Ebay. Maker unknown. Carving is deep and sharp, soft lining. The strap is a little dry (cracking) but I minked it all when it got here. The bisley hammer makes strap snapping hard, might have to figure something out.   Same holster maker? Also unnamed. Been trying to I.D. for years, no luck.  |
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Post by squawberryman on Sept 29, 2023 16:52:14 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that, plain identical sans length
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Post by squawberryman on Oct 28, 2023 18:24:16 GMT -5
Kelye sent me a package. Thankfully it wasn't like my stainless one, slipped right in.  |
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Post by bradshaw on Oct 29, 2023 13:36:14 GMT -5
89 dollars on Ebay. Maker unknown. Carving is deep and sharp, soft lining. The strap is a little dry (cracking) but I minked it all when it got here. The bisley hammer makes strap snapping hard, might have to figure something out. ***** Stretch hammer strap* Soak hammer strap in warm water. * Grease or cellophane over hammer. * Stretch strap over hammer and snap. * Allow to mostly dry before removing revolver. * Air dry thoroughly before leather treatment. Drying* Sunshine is fine. * Oven or high artificial heat verboten. * Leather treatment important. David Bradshaw |
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Post by bula on Oct 29, 2023 14:46:13 GMT -5
Consider taking the strap off of holster and putting a hammer thong on ?
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Post by squawberryman on Oct 29, 2023 16:23:50 GMT -5
Bula it has made it over the hammer, we'll see if it holds. I like the snap more so than the thong. Thank you Mr. Bradshaw.
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Post by gunsbam45 on Nov 3, 2023 0:29:09 GMT -5
Cool gun. If it were mine, I'd have to mail the cylinder to Bowen and have him chamfer it.
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 11, 2023 5:56:37 GMT -5
Never liked chamfered cylinders,so I think it looks good as is.
I have a buscadero rig like yours. Made by Esteban Guerra Co. of Sonora, Mexico. They were imported cheap and usually just marked somewhere with Mexico as the only marking.
The pattern stamped on it is a copy from a Lawrence. They offered four patterns, including a close one of the famous hummingbird bird pattern I have not been able to find yet. For a holster that sold as cheaply as they offered them,they are surprisingly well made.
Feel the leather closely. While they were marketed through the various sellers as "premium leather", most were thin horse hide, rather than cow leather. There's usually a heavy paper layer stitched between the thinner inner and outer layers of leather, with a thicker cardboard paper stiffening the back.
The biggest issue with these holsters is the flax thread they were sewn with dry rots. I have a Buscadero and a 120 pattern apart now, both due to this. It's not a big deal to restitch, but the oiled paper is hard to find before putting it back together.
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Post by squawberryman on Nov 11, 2023 6:13:56 GMT -5
Awesome knowledge sir. I'll dig into it a little with a magnifying glass. The dry rot isn't present at the moment, if it exists here. Thanks Wayne.
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Post by LeverGunner on Nov 14, 2023 1:28:28 GMT -5
Awesome Single Six, and holster. Thank you for sharing both. I'm a big fan of the Single Six and have had one almost continuously for 20 years.
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