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Post by nolongcolt on Oct 14, 2012 11:11:36 GMT -5
Really neat gun! I remember the article about this gun well and clipped it out and still have it.
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Post by cottonstalk on Oct 14, 2012 17:46:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words guys. This project is a really special one for me. And it goes well beyond the gun itself. The time spent with my dad and the memories we'll have from photos and video are priceless. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" You said it all there Lee.That is a nice looking piece you guys have created. |
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Post by Doc Barranti on Oct 14, 2012 22:36:38 GMT -5
Tank, Ethan, Frankie and I had a great visit today! Thanks for lunch, Lee! Great choice, Max! The food was fantastic! Looking forward to the next visit! Keep your eyes open for more pics!!  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 15, 2012 8:26:20 GMT -5
Many thanks for posting this Mike. I have some great photos of yesterday that I'll be posting in a minute. It was really nice to meet you, Jeff, and your sons. And for the forum members, the above photo contains (left to right): Jeff Hoover Mike Barranti Whitworth Your's Truly Whit's wife My dad (ie, the other Lee Martin) -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 15, 2012 8:39:39 GMT -5
The highlight of this project came yesterday when I finally got to meet Mike Barranti. Mike, his two sons, and Jeff Hoover made the trip to Arlington and we had a great day together. First, Whitworth gave us a tour of the NRA museum. For as many times as I go to the NRA to visit him I haven't been in the museum in 6 or 7 years. Yesterday reminded me I need to go more often. This was followed by lunch, a quick tour of my dad's machine shop, and Mike presenting me with the holster. The finished product far exceeded my expectations:   Mike presenting me the holster in my gun room:  My dad and Mike, flanked by me. The first two guys in the photo made all this possible:  I want to thank Mike again for being part of this project. Its meant a lot to me and has created a friendship that'll last a lifetime (same goes for Tank). Much appreciated Mike. Now we just need to get you two back for range time with the gun. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on Oct 15, 2012 9:59:23 GMT -5
It was really great getting the opportunity to meet Mike, Tank, Ethan, and Frankie! We had a great time visiting, eating, and talking guns. Plus, I took delivery of this beautiful piece of leather!! Thanks, Mike!  Next time we need to burn some powder! |
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Post by AxeHandle on Oct 15, 2012 11:02:30 GMT -5
No Shooting?  With no shooting I'd expect this crew to be standing around with their heads over a coffee can with a little 4227 or H110 burning in the bottom..  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 15, 2012 13:30:02 GMT -5
I'll be waiting to see that 5.5" Super Dakota in it's new clothes! Bob That gun is up next Bob. I may start on the grips this weekend. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 22, 2012 8:57:59 GMT -5
Someone asked for video of the gun in action. Here you go: -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on Oct 22, 2012 9:01:06 GMT -5
Very cool, Lee! Sorry I couldn't join you.
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 22, 2012 12:24:05 GMT -5
You'll be shooting it soon Whit. I just need to blue it and we'll be set. I also have five-hundred 335 gr WLNs and a new 8 lb jug of H110 to feed it. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by Seasons44 on Oct 22, 2012 12:57:15 GMT -5
Looks great Lee, Maybe I missed it but did you video putting in the gold bars on the front sight?
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 22, 2012 15:26:39 GMT -5
Haven't added the gold bars yet, but they're coming. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by usajon on Oct 23, 2012 0:46:57 GMT -5
well,that gun looks impressive...
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 16, 2012 17:52:01 GMT -5
We finally blued the gun:    Forgot to take Mike Barranti's leather along though so I'll be photographing it again soon. Now all that's left is to shoot it (and with 1,000 335 grain WLN's on-hand it'll get broken in fast). -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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With no shooting I'd expect this crew to be standing around with their heads over a coffee can with a little 4227 or H110 burning in the bottom.. 
