Ford's Triplelock Project

[Lee's Landing Billy]

There has been some conversation in recent history about the quality of Ford's in Florida. I got back 2 guns today and am looking for another Friday.
The point being, this is Current info.
With the help of David Keith and his guidance, this gun is now in a condition that suits ME. It started life with me as a tired gun with a 5 inch barrel.
I had it redone with S&W Logo remarked, barrel marking with caliber designation redone, a 109 year old worn finish redone, with hammer and trigger case hardened, and all screws Fire Blued. I acquired a set of Mother of Pearls from the 1930s and finished off the Circus Wagon Look with a brass Tyler-T.
I assume they did my guns as they would do anybody else's.
They have satisfied me. You will have to decide for yourself.
So now, number 1375 suits ME. The folks at Ford's are A-OK with me!!!

 

[Muley Gil]

Looks good!

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Thanks Muley, I hope this answers the nagging questions about Ford's quality. I got back a second model 44 handejector that was rough as mine. Turned out great.

 

[Buford57]

Circus wagon my eye! That's a Jelly Bryce special.

 

[S&W ucla]

Would like to see "Before" pics. Very nice job, hope to see a range report soon!

 

[daddio202]

Very very nice work! Ford's did a great job!

 

[Old Corp]

VERY nice! I'd be tickled to death with that.
I'm curious as to how they clean up/enhance the S&W logo? Do they have a way to stamp it, or as I imagine - actually engrave over it?

 

[jimmyj]

Beautiful !
(the reason for cutting the barrel back ?)

 

[M_conrad_0311]

VERY nice! I'd be tickled to death with that.
I'm curious as to how they clean up/enhance the S&W logo? Do they have a way to stamp it, or as I imagine - actually engrave over it?

I do not know how Fords does it, but a gunsmith showed me a little insignia that they use when refinishing that allows an electro engraving that is deeper

That is a fantastic looking TL

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Beautiful !
(the reason for cutting the barrel back ?)

Jimmy, just cause I like it.

 

[keith44spl]

Billy,

That'n came out on the spectacular side of dandy.

Dave

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Thanks to you Dave!

 

[old bear]

Billy, that is SWEET. Well worth the wait. I hope to really be able to check it out, the next time I'm lucky enough to return.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

You are always welcome here MR. Bear.

 

[Green Frog]

Let's see Billy, you followed advice from Keith44spl. You had Ford's do the work for you. Oh yeah... you started out with a Triple-freaking-Lock! What else could you expect but wonderful??

Congratulations.
Froggie

 

[les.b]

Billy,

Words fail me!! That is just plain beautiful!!! Real coincidence...I just received a semi rough Brazilian that I plan on modifying...and I was planning on putting a 3 1/2" bbl on it. Turns out that the original barrel has almost perfect rifling after scrubbing out the crud of the years, but I have a spare 1917 barrel coming from eBay which I intend to modify, and keep the original intact.

The point is, that I happen to love the 3 1/2" barrel, I like the one on my 27, and have had this desire to modify a big caliber pre war gun. Iggy's project was the original inspiration, and now I have something else to think about!!!

Great job with the refinish....

Best Regards, Les

 

[Bakebfr480]

Good lookin Triplelock!

 

[CptCurl]

I sure would like to see photos of what it looked like before refinishing.

Curl

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Wow! Great job Billy! How long did it take them to complete the work?

Guy

 

[Hondo44]

It is beautiful.

The case coloring on hammer and trigger look factory, good job there!

The S&W trademark logo on the side plate looks properly stamped with a roll die. Can't see it that well, however.

I would not be happy with the side plate seam or the nickeled third lock cam plate and front locking bolt, both should be case colored.