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UPDATE ON MY CENTURY SCORE 66-2
This was the rougher one between the two. So I decided to make a more modern carry piece.
I stippled the backstrap, reprofiled the hammer, chamfered the front of the cylinder, chamfered the chambers, new style thumbpiece, slicked up the action, complete bead blast finish and added a set of cocobolos. I really like the way it came out.
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01-17-2022, 04:16 PM
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Definitely need to see some additional pics to truly appreciate the work! Seriously that looks sweet!
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01-17-2022, 04:53 PM
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Looks very nicely done. I’d too would like to see some more pictures. Don’t tease us and just walk away. 😁
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01-17-2022, 05:43 PM
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few more pictures
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01-17-2022, 05:51 PM
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Wow there have been some very impressive refurbs posted lately. That is incredible. BTW what grips are those?
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01-17-2022, 05:54 PM
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Only minor pitting on the frame (right above the grip) I couldn't get off without excess metal removal.
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01-17-2022, 05:55 PM
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A set of Thai cocobolos bought off of Ebay.
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01-17-2022, 06:14 PM
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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As a strong believer in the possibilities of upgrading marginal or compromised examples, especially of relatively common models, and making something special, I heartily approve. While collectors cringe and clutch their pearls, another group of us actually enjoy our guns and getting the most we can from them with tasteful mods. Guess which group has the most fun. Well done, dvanncvann, well done!
BTW, I used a pair of dark (ebony look) square butt grips on my stainless K frame project. They are as comfortable to shoot as just about any grips I’ve used. The Thai grip makers are turning into a great resource.
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PS I should qualify as an old fogey… is 72 too old to be a young upstart? 
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01-17-2022, 06:28 PM
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Thanks for the additional pictures, very nice!
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That M66 looks great. The mat finish hides the pitting above the grip too.
I just bought a beater M65 in the hopes of ending up with something as nice as your M66.
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I like that alot. Well done!
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Originally Posted by dvanncvann
This was the rougher one between the two. So I decided to make a more modern carry piece.
I stippled the backstrap, reprofiled the hammer, chamfered the front of the cylinder, chamfered the chambers, new style thumbpiece, slicked up the action, complete bead blast finish and added a set of cocobolos. I really like the way it came out.
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Did you do this work yourself? If not, who did it?
Your 66 turned out beautifully...thanks for sharing your photos with us! 
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Great job especially on the trigger
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Did you do this work yourself? If not, who did it?
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I did it my myself. (35 year gunsmith).
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01-18-2022, 09:13 AM
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Very nice. I particularly like what you did with the cylinder.
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I really like the reproduced hammer. That looks good!
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I really like your chamfering job. Thanks for the pictures!
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01-19-2022, 02:47 AM
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I did it my myself. (35 year gunsmith).
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VERY nicely done!!!
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