Atrocity Modifications

[Modified]

Seems every "altered" firearm need be evaluated on a very individual basis and we each make different decisions on personal value. Years ago I picked up a 1958 vintage Colt SAA in .38 Special that sports Smith & Wesson brand adjustable sights. They were expertly installed as were the after-market hand-checkered walnut grips. I always wanted a SAA shooter and I got one.

Absolutely, but if our shameful mistake purchases are kept in their closet and we don't share why we thought they were something they were not, how will new people learn?

I know a lot of people on here have lost money on a refinished/wrong in some way gun, and that experience was painful. Why not save other people that pain by sharing guns that are going to be potentially displeasing at best, and an expensive lesson at worst?

 

[Daimler1989]

that's one of the guns my late father-in-law's brother left his widow, when he died. My eyes were bleeding...

and then this

self-made bull-barrel Luger

the widow gave them to the gun authorities, never to be seen again. melted down....

regards from Germany
Ulrich

 

[2152hq]

Life (for me) wouldn't be any fun if the world didn't have any bubba specials and other disfigured firearms to buy and then bring back to life again.

 

[turp_dog]

What am I even looking at here? It looks like a barrel less single action something or other minus the top strap. Is this even real?

Yea, I'm in for the story on this one too

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

Here's my bubba job that I'll own up to. But in my defense the frame was badly pitted under the grips, the revolver was a mix of blue and nickel parts and the action was terrible. Worked on the action, replaced the bent ejector rod- nickel cylinder, bobbed the hammer, fitzed the guard, parked and rebarreled it. But now it has an absolutely terrific trigger. Has a correct 2 inch bbl on it now.

 

[Whisper]

Some mods are better then others.....

Oh, my. I believe the thing I like best about this gun is that it has the screw heads on the frame for attaching a rifle stock.

 

[steelslaver]

What am I even looking at here? It looks like a barrel less single action something or other minus the top strap. Is this even real?

Yea, I'm in for the story on this one too

The model 36 of the 1860-70s LOL
Proof that you don't know much about early percussion Colt revolvers which did not have top straps. It may be an original or a replica that barrel and grip frame was cut down and the loading lever removed to make it a pocket gun. You would need to load it by removing cylinder and either using another frame to load the powder and ball in each chamber or by using a loading stand. Many early revolver speed loader of the day was too have a spare loaded cylinder or 2 and replace the cylinder. The little clip deal under the barrel in front of cylinder is pressed out to the side and the center pin will come out allowing you to remove and replace cylinder.

 

[Sundancer2004]

Complete post stinks of the "I am offended" that someone dare modifications I do not approve of.
Gheeze, get over it.

 

[Muley Gil]

The model 36 of the 1860-70s LOL
Proof that you don't know much about early percussion Colt revolvers which did not have top straps. It may be an original or a replica that barrel and grip frame was cut down and the loading lever removed to make it a pocket gun. You would need to load it by removing cylinder and either using another frame to load the powder and ball in each chamber or by using a loading stand. Many early revolver speed loader of the day was too have a spare loaded cylinder or 2 and replace the cylinder. The little clip deal under the barrel in front of cylinder is pressed out to the side and the center pin will come out allowing you to remove and replace cylinder.

That's called a "wedge."

 

[Kinman]

I do belong to the school of "Its your gun" thought. I don't have a problem with sub-framing an old Corvette and installing the latest power and transmission. When it comes to taste I think some people have their tastebuds at the other end of their digestive track. I've often wondered if the reason the "Fitz" special was developed was because some lazy detective was standing around with his hands in his pockets and a bad guy got the drop on him. So, in retaliation he decided to grind off as much as he didn't need on his back up so he could keep his finger on the trigger and his lazy hands in his pockets. From everything I've seen about that modification, nothing makes any other sense, it gives more opportunity to snag than an enclosed trigger guard. I've talked to guys in L.E. and some of them have the same opinion about shoulder holsters, maybe a little easier to carry something undercover but easier for the bad guy to get the drop on you than a proper hip mounted holster.
I value my Lew Horton 24-3 and I like most everything Jovino's crew turns out as well. Truly well thought out firearms with proper design attributes to fit job.

 

[BigBill]

Just think about all those surplus WW II bolt actions that were "Sporterized" back in the 50s & 60s. You can't hardly give one away now. But back then it was the super cool thing to do.

These surplus rifles that were sportier are priced all over the place.

 

[mrstang01]

Snipped... I've talked to guys in L.E. and some of them have the same opinion about shoulder holsters, maybe a little easier to carry something undercover but easier for the bad guy to get the drop on you than a proper hip mounted holster.
I value my Lew Horton 24-3 and I like most everything Jovino's crew turns out as well. Truly well thought out firearms with proper design attributes to fit job.

Why would a shoulder holster make it easier for someone to get the drop on you? If you practice, I doubt this.

Michael

 

[jkwhaley]

That's called a "wedge."

Not at the junior high I went to!

 

[Muddyboot]

What am I even looking at here? It looks like a barrel less single action something or other minus the top strap. Is this even real?

Fluted 1860 Colt Army .44 (Uberti) cut down Avenging Angel Style with birds head grips, and done in nickel..

Made by a member of this Forum....

 

[Muddyboot]

What am I even looking at here? It looks like a barrel less single action something or other minus the top strap. Is this even real?

Fluted 1860 Colt Army .44 (Uberti) cut down Avenging Angel Style with birds head grips, and done in nickel..

Made by a member of this Forum....

A less fancy version.

 

[Modified]

I do belong to the school of "Its your gun" thought. I don't have a problem with sub-framing an old Corvette and installing the latest power and transmission. When it comes to taste I think some people have their tastebuds at the other end of their digestive track. I've often wondered if the reason the "Fitz" special was developed was because some lazy detective was standing around with his hands in his pockets and a bad guy got the drop on him. So, in retaliation he decided to grind off as much as he didn't need on his back up so he could keep his finger on the trigger and his lazy hands in his pockets. From everything I've seen about that modification, nothing makes any other sense, it gives more opportunity to snag than an enclosed trigger guard. I've talked to guys in L.E. and some of them have the same opinion about shoulder holsters, maybe a little easier to carry something undercover but easier for the bad guy to get the drop on you than a proper hip mounted holster.
I value my Lew Horton 24-3 and I like most everything Jovino's crew turns out as well. Truly well thought out firearms with proper design attributes to fit job.

Part of the justification was due to a well publicized case of an officer having his finger broken by the trigger guard in a scuffle.

Also a notion that if you were wearing gloves you could use the gun easier.

 

[steelslaver]

I may not like some peoples moods. Some people don't like mine. Such is life. There was another thread about a guy getting a early 06. When I was in HS you could buy all you wanted for $20 at the discount store, they had a long rack full. If guys like my step dad hadn't bout them up, milled the sights off, trimmed off the front sight, straightened the magazine frame and modified the bolt, stuck in a cock on opening firing pin and stuck them in cheap Herters walnuts stocks those Enfields and Springfields in peoples collections wouldn't be worth nearly as much. Same goes for 1911s, 1817s and a a bunch of Mausers.

 

[gunbarrel]

I feel your pain. This is my Colt New Army Model 1894, which was arsenal-retrofitted with a sling swivel in 1901 and refinished. I don't have any problem with that; it's part of it's history.

However, a previous owner decided to "sporterize" the front sight

 

[6518John]

I have always liked this early attempt at a concealed carry piece! Or sub-singleshot-gun (instead of SMG, it's SSSG).

From the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum. Can you imagine the stories it could tell.

 

[hkcavalier]

This 34-1 was hard chromed, sort of a proto 63, decades before it came my way.

Do I consider it collectible? No. But it's a great shooter and my daughters love it.

I wouldn't modify an actual collectible gun, but a 627-5 is hardly in that camp. Lock delete, polish flutes and barrel flats, some black nail polish in the lettering. Might do more in the future.