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Post by arokcrwlr on Mar 20, 2012 15:13:38 GMT -5
I sent a donor gun to Jack Huntington for a 475L/480 5-shot conversion in late Feb. We did not have a chance to discuss grip material previously, so I gave him a ring this afternoon to discuss. We decided on some fancy figured walnut that I can't pronounce, but he thinks it will be an nice complement to the project. I am happy to take his word on it.  BTW, the end result will be a SS Bisley, 6" octagon, 5-shot 475L, with all the usual goodies... I had no preconception that he had even begun work on my project. To my surprise he already has a cylinder and barrel blank dedicated to it! He is on track (barring any unforeseen issues) to complete the project in the 6 months originally stated.  I am ecstatic to say the least. My last major project took over 2 years to complete. Just thought I'd share my excitement... |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 20, 2012 15:19:58 GMT -5
Dude! 6 months out is this year! Far enough from Christmas that Santa can bring some new bullet molds and leather! Yee Haw! Can't wait for pictures.  |
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Post by bigbores on Mar 20, 2012 15:30:46 GMT -5
Nice!
That sounds like a really nice custom, the 6" barrel is my favorite barrel lenght and nothing says Old German craftsmanship like an Octagon barrel.
I look forward to seeing pictures!
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Post by whitworth on Mar 20, 2012 15:48:35 GMT -5
Circasian Walnut??
Awesome news!
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Post by arokcrwlr on Mar 20, 2012 18:14:05 GMT -5
That's it! I'm not smart enough to know how to pronounce that. ;D |
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Post by arokcrwlr on Mar 20, 2012 18:18:56 GMT -5
Axe, I already have a couple of molds for my other 475 and I've had a leather order with Barranti for over 6 months that should work with this one. I'm sure I'll be able to think of some "accessories" for it though.
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Post by arokcrwlr on Jun 6, 2012 19:51:32 GMT -5
I just talked to Jack and he's just about finished with my 475. It's being marked by the engraver and he's wrapping up the grips - after that it'll be on the way to GA.
Oh, happy day!
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Post by kings6 on Jun 6, 2012 20:09:41 GMT -5
Without pictures, it never happend Kraig! ;D
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Post by arokcrwlr on Jun 6, 2012 20:27:05 GMT -5
Maybe in a couple of weeks.
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Post by maxcactus on Jun 6, 2012 21:21:22 GMT -5
That's it! I'm not smart enough to know how to pronounce that. ;D I believe it's pronounced "Sir-cash-in" or "sir-cash-un", as in "If you want these grips, sir, cash in your gold and send the $$ my way!" (Not to pick nits, but I think there was an "s" missing in there, elsewise it would be "Circ-Asian") |
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Post by Snyd on Jun 7, 2012 11:41:13 GMT -5
Maybe in a couple of weeks. Wow! That's great. Looking forward to see pics. |
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Post by whitworth on Jun 7, 2012 12:33:16 GMT -5
Maybe in a couple of weeks. Wow! That's great. Looking forward to see pics. Me too! |
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Post by CraigC on Jun 7, 2012 13:19:23 GMT -5
Either way it's the same tree as English, French or Turkish walnut. Or any of a dozen other names. |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jun 7, 2012 13:51:55 GMT -5
Yeah, but it sounds soooo much sexier when a hot French chic says it!!!
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Post by arokcrwlr on Jun 7, 2012 15:12:35 GMT -5
Doesn't everything?  |
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BTW, the end result will be a SS Bisley, 6" octagon, 5-shot 475L, with all the usual goodies...
I am ecstatic to say the least. My last major project took over 2 years to complete.
