Jim Watson
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That will mystify the collectors of the next generation.
An Outdoorsman Becomes a Triple Lock....
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Dave,
You did your usual awesome work!
Absolutely worth it, it's a fascinating melding of two different models. I can't think of a more exciting project. We've all seen a lot of barrel swaps, caliber conversions, and target conversions. But this is the pinnacle of a one-of-a-kind unique revolver transplant. And certainly the 'long way around' to make a factory target model!
Oh that's right, the ctr pin locking hole in the recoil shield would need reaming for the slightly larger TL pin.
A giveaway that the frame is not a TL, (besides the non matching serial #s and the post 1935 large logo on the side plate) is the divot in the recoil shield lip. The TL ctr pin has spring tension to the front, so TL frames do not have the divot.
The best TL rescue I've ever heard of and still with original finish! What a fun conversation piece.
Hand that to other S&W collectors and time them to see how long it takes them to figure out it's not a stock TL and then the time to figure out what it truly is. If they can't figure it out, for a hint, show them the hammer block in the hammer channel (SMILE).
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Outstanding!!!
Pig Hunter
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Mr.Dave, could you show some pictures of the front lock. You are all over old wrecks like a hound dog on a pork chops. Could you leave some for us guys following your example? Mark
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keith44spl
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Jim,
If I ever decide to do a finish change or have her engraved...
I can fix that lit'l divit.
Dave
Excellent work. Top shelf all the way
Do all the numbers match?
SAFireman
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A sow's ear into a silk purse INDEED
Great work Dave! I can not imagine how many hours you set figurin and measurin to get the the machine work dead on the first time.....It would have given me nightmares!
The finished product is a delight, and I hope that it shoots as good as it looks.
Great work Dave! I can not imagine how many hours you set figurin and measurin to get the the machine work dead on the first time.....It would have given me nightmares!
The finished product is a delight, and I hope that it shoots as good as it looks.
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keith44spl
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If that's the case, then they'll all be in one hole.
Hey Dave, how about showing us some holes she's made???
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keith44spl
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Mark,
I haven't even wiped the red grease off yet.......
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keith44spl
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Lee's Landing Billy
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And this is why "U DA MAN!!!!!"
Green Frog
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Keith44spl and I were having an e-conversation about another topic and this project came up. I was blown away then and am even more impressed as I see additional information and pix today. I've never even seen a Triple Lock get damaged and then salvaged, much less watched the process go through to such a glorious conclusion. As I said in private, I'll say in public, "Ya done good, old friend, ya done real good!" You've proven once again you live up to your screen name and show the rest of us the things dreams are made of. This old gun and you both would "do to ride the river with." Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
the Frog
Best regards,
the Frog
You're not gonna have this one for sale when you bring it out are ya? Just tell me no right now so I can enjou playin' with it a bit without worryin' about where I'm gonna get the money! Beautiful job, Dave, and blue is the way to go with this 'un. Love them 44 Specials!
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keith44spl
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Well Boys & Girls,
I shot er today....... It's rainin here, but dry in the shop.
At 45 ft. inside, a two hand, six o'clock hold on the 5 ring SA,
with my dime store readin glass...I'll take it !
Lost Photo......Jest have to shot another one
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I shot er today....... It's rainin here, but dry in the shop.
At 45 ft. inside, a two hand, six o'clock hold on the 5 ring SA,
with my dime store readin glass...I'll take it !
Lost Photo......Jest have to shot another one
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Well, took ya long enough to shoot it! LOL
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