58 cal pistol

[RICHGCOOP]

This is my large bore hand gun.
I made it many many years ago. I used a 58cal cut of barrel that Dixie Gun Works was selling for $1.25. He had them by the barrel full. I used a CVA lock and hand made the trigger. The wood is some I bought from a friend that had a saw mill about 60 years ago. Its the same wood I used on all my M L GUNS.
It does have A big kick.

RICHGCOOP

 

[WAcarry]

That's Beautiful.

 

[rayzer007]

Incredible!
Ray

 

[SkipD]

I like that work, Rich.

 

[Sassi]

That is a beautiful gun, and the story that goes with it is very interesting. The fact that you were able to do much of the work yourself is most impressive.

 

[mukwah]

Love that curly maple! Looks beautiful!

 

[millsriver]

Great looking rifle and pistol. You are a real craftsman.

 

[framedcraig1]

They use that wood on violins. Bet you can make this beauty sing too Rich!

 

[TRIGGER_1]

Awesome talent too......

 

[Slowhand]

Nicely done.

 

[mukwah]

This is my large bore hand gun.
I made it many many years ago. I used a 58cal cut of barrel that Dixie Gun Works was selling for $1.25. He had them by the barrel full. I used a CVA lock and hand made the trigger. The wood is some I bought from a friend that had a saw mill about 60 years ago. Its the same wood I used on all my M L GUNS.
It does have A big kick.

RICHGCOOP

Was thinking about your curly maple Rich and had to go back and admire some more! Really beautiful! What did you use to finish it with?

 

[RICHGCOOP]

I use magic maple stain and true oil. The magic maple really brings out the grain.

RICHGCOOP

 

[mukwah]

Beautiful job Rich, that's amazing!

 

[Sassi]

Everytime that I look at that wood I drool!!!

 

[framedcraig1]

Hey Rich...how hard is it to keep a hold of that grip with no checkering on it? The curve of the grip looks ideal..but i'll bet when that sweetheart goes off..it prolly wants to go south pretty good on you. I still can't get over how nice the wood grain is. Great job

 

[RICHGCOOP]

The gun has a lot of muscle flip. The curve on the grip Let's it shoot down And reduces felt kick.
If you support the b*tt of the guns with your left hand you're hurting. LOL

RICHGCOOP



DROID3 - Tap talk

 

[mukwah]

Here we go again Rich, "Curly Maple Seet Dreams". Gotta find me some of that stuff somewhere, for something, don't know what yet but I'll do something with it!!!

 

[framedcraig1]

The gun has a lot of muscle flip. The curve on the grip Let's it shoot down And reduces felt kick.
If you support the b*tt of the guns with your left hand you're hurting. LOL

RICHGCOOP



DROID3 - Tap talk

Probably why you never see a pirate shoot with the double grip we use today....

 

[RICHGCOOP]

I used the same wood when I made my Wife's 45cal M L gun.

RICHGCOOP

 

[bigdogdaddy]

Purdy.....very purdy.