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Springfield gi with yobo sights,fitted bushing,counterbored muzzle,front strap checkering,flat mainspring housing,long trigger,wide spur hammer,Herretts stocks etc…
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I'm not sure if this counts, but it's all that I've got that fits the bill...
Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P40 Shield 1.0 custom fitted with a Lone Wolf Alpha Wolf Match Grade Fluted Threaded Barrel and a Kaw Valley Precision Linear Compensator.
I put this thing together during the Pandemic for kicks and giggles, but it ended up being really fun to shoot and extremely accurate as well.
Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P40 Shield 1.0 custom fitted with a Lone Wolf Alpha Wolf Match Grade Fluted Threaded Barrel and a Kaw Valley Precision Linear Compensator.
I put this thing together during the Pandemic for kicks and giggles, but it ended up being really fun to shoot and extremely accurate as well.
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Built this 40 yrs ago (excuse the dust lol)
30 06. FNMauser action,Douglas barrel,plain walnut stock with a tung oil finish,Weaver K-4 scope.Consistently shot under moa @ 100 yards
30 06. FNMauser action,Douglas barrel,plain walnut stock with a tung oil finish,Weaver K-4 scope.Consistently shot under moa @ 100 yards
Here’s one I did myself.
It’s a 10-5 I got from CAI in the late ‘80’s and I did everything myself, (except the hard chrome.) I learned a lot and it was fun. The 10-5 was $112.00 and the parts and tools came from Brownells. Their FFL holder discount was nice.
I still have all the tools needed including the frame vice insert/support I made for removing and installing the barrel. I probably won’t be using them again because my interest has moved away from revolvers.
Now it’s a nostalgic flash from the past but it’s still a very accurate and fun one to have.
Jim
It’s a 10-5 I got from CAI in the late ‘80’s and I did everything myself, (except the hard chrome.) I learned a lot and it was fun. The 10-5 was $112.00 and the parts and tools came from Brownells. Their FFL holder discount was nice.
I still have all the tools needed including the frame vice insert/support I made for removing and installing the barrel. I probably won’t be using them again because my interest has moved away from revolvers.
Now it’s a nostalgic flash from the past but it’s still a very accurate and fun one to have.
Jim
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Shark Bait
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A 1968 vintage Marlin 336 saddle ring carbine in .30-30 that was in rough shape when I got it. It was the perfect candidate for some modifications. Barrel cut to 16 inches, blue Gun Coat, Skinner Alaskan sights, and made into a take-down.
22hipower
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A Clark custom 38 Super.
Jeff
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https://flic.kr/p/2nab34y https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
Jeff
SWCA 1457
https://flic.kr/p/2nab34y https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
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A 1968 vintage Marlin 336 saddle ring carbine in .30-30 that was in rough shape when I got it. It was the perfect candidate for some modifications. Barrel cut to 16 inches, blue Gun Coat, Skinner Alaskan sights, and made into a take-down.
Very nice job.
Alpo
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First there is a pair of Ruger Bisley Blackhawks. While the stainless started as five and a half inch, the blue one was seven and a half. They both went off to be converted from the new model action to the old model action - four click cocking and load on half cock. And while he had the guns I told him to take two inches off of the blue one.
I'm sure this one qualifies as a custom gun. It started life is a Rossi Overland. Pretty standard coach gun with hammers and 20-inch barrels. Now it has no buttstock and 11 inch barrels.
I didn't do this one - it was like this when I got it. Mostly. This is a 1917 that has been cut down to three and a half inches. It also has a Wonder Sight, which is an adjustable rear sight made for guns with fixed sights. It also has a third lock. A spring-loaded ball bearing on the crane which fits into a divot on the frame when the cylinder is shut.
And lastly. A 28-2 357. Well, it used to be. But I decided I needed an N frame 38/40 (to go with my 544 N frame 44/40), and so it is.
I'm sure this one qualifies as a custom gun. It started life is a Rossi Overland. Pretty standard coach gun with hammers and 20-inch barrels. Now it has no buttstock and 11 inch barrels.
I didn't do this one - it was like this when I got it. Mostly. This is a 1917 that has been cut down to three and a half inches. It also has a Wonder Sight, which is an adjustable rear sight made for guns with fixed sights. It also has a third lock. A spring-loaded ball bearing on the crane which fits into a divot on the frame when the cylinder is shut.
And lastly. A 28-2 357. Well, it used to be. But I decided I needed an N frame 38/40 (to go with my 544 N frame 44/40), and so it is.
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Here's a Marlin Zane Grey I had converted to 405 JESS just because.
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I won’t be adding anymore but since we are showing custom firearms I’d be amiss not to pay tribute to Bob and Jim.
They both might be gone now but what they did together through ups and downs, (both personally and professionally,) is amazing.
Jim said he actually worked on this one, (when he wasn’t ducking rounds down range from Bob.) I’m only kinda kidding ??? and I’m lucky I got to talk to him a few times on the phone and get written documentation about mine.
Jim
They both might be gone now but what they did together through ups and downs, (both personally and professionally,) is amazing.
Jim said he actually worked on this one, (when he wasn’t ducking rounds down range from Bob.) I’m only kinda kidding ??? and I’m lucky I got to talk to him a few times on the phone and get written documentation about mine.
Jim
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Here are some of mine. Most came to me already custom, some I had done.
Model 28 rebored to .45 Colt, with an extra .45ACP cylinder. I bought it at a gun show in distressed condition and sent it back to S&W in 2009 to be refinished, back when they still did real blue.
One of the first custom guns that I have acquired, a Model 10 converted to .22LR with sleeved barrel and cylinder. When I posted about this gun years ago shortly after I first joined the site, was when I found out that there was a Model 45 (fixed sight K frame .22) which I had never heard of before.
Model 3 top break converted to .22LR single shot, found at a Wanenmacher gun show.
1917 converted to .22LR with sleeved barrel and cylinder, found at a gun show.
A Model 58 with a Model 29 barrel (modified) and cylinder. Another gun show acquisition.
Model 28 rebored to .45 Colt, with an extra .45ACP cylinder. I bought it at a gun show in distressed condition and sent it back to S&W in 2009 to be refinished, back when they still did real blue.
One of the first custom guns that I have acquired, a Model 10 converted to .22LR with sleeved barrel and cylinder. When I posted about this gun years ago shortly after I first joined the site, was when I found out that there was a Model 45 (fixed sight K frame .22) which I had never heard of before.
Model 3 top break converted to .22LR single shot, found at a Wanenmacher gun show.
1917 converted to .22LR with sleeved barrel and cylinder, found at a gun show.
A Model 58 with a Model 29 barrel (modified) and cylinder. Another gun show acquisition.
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Here are some more.
A Colt Officers Model .38 with a King-like rib and extended hammer. Bought this one from a Forum member.
These are two guns that I had Andy Horvath build for me. The top is a Model 28 with an 8-3/8" M 27 barrel, rebored to .44 Special. The lower one is a Model 14 with an 8-3/8" M17 barrel and Model 16-4 cylinder, rebored to .327 Magnum.
A Ruger Single Seven in .327 Magnum, but with a 8-3/4" barrel rebored from .22 to .32. It was originally 9-12" but the threads didn't fit the frame, so my gunsmith had to cut off the old barrel threads and rethread it.
A Ruger Bisley in .45 Colt with a custom barrel, rechambered from .44 Magnum by an unknown gunsmith. Really nice job in the style of Bowen Hamilton or John Linebaugh.
I have a few other custom guns that I don't have pics of at this time, including a Ruger Bisley in .500 Linebaugh done by Linebaugh himself, and a .455 Triple Lock converted to a .45 Colt target model.
A Colt Officers Model .38 with a King-like rib and extended hammer. Bought this one from a Forum member.
These are two guns that I had Andy Horvath build for me. The top is a Model 28 with an 8-3/8" M 27 barrel, rebored to .44 Special. The lower one is a Model 14 with an 8-3/8" M17 barrel and Model 16-4 cylinder, rebored to .327 Magnum.
A Ruger Single Seven in .327 Magnum, but with a 8-3/4" barrel rebored from .22 to .32. It was originally 9-12" but the threads didn't fit the frame, so my gunsmith had to cut off the old barrel threads and rethread it.
A Ruger Bisley in .45 Colt with a custom barrel, rechambered from .44 Magnum by an unknown gunsmith. Really nice job in the style of Bowen Hamilton or John Linebaugh.
I have a few other custom guns that I don't have pics of at this time, including a Ruger Bisley in .500 Linebaugh done by Linebaugh himself, and a .455 Triple Lock converted to a .45 Colt target model.
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Grayfox
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1964 Clark Longslide .45acp. Just as accurate today as it was when built. 
One of my own projects. Started out as a bare Model 28-2 frame. I turned it into a custom 3 1/4" .45 Colt.
One of my own projects. Started out as a bare Model 28-2 frame. I turned it into a custom 3 1/4" .45 Colt.
brendonjames65
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Recently acquired Turnbull Restoration 1975 Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt. Turnbull color case hardened frame and hammer, charcoal blue remaining metal, Turnbull custom grip frame, ejector rod and Sack Peterson stag horn grips.
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One of my own projects. Started out as a bare Model 28-2 frame. I turned it into a custom 3 1/4" .45 Colt.
Oh yes, that is way nice but I’m partial to .45 LC’s. Wow I want. Maybe my interest in revolvers might come back?
I just had to repost the image cause it is perfect, at least to me and probably you.
Jim
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Thanks. I'm quite fond of it.
Ruger Redhawk with a Super Redhawk 454 cylinder, Bowen rear sight, and Eagle grips.
rbrbrb6
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5 shot 45 Colt by Ben Forkin with Dall sheep horn grips by Roy Fishpaw.
Fishinfool
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Here is one of mine. It's not fancy - no polished rust blue, or fancy walnut. But, it has a lot of sentimental value, and has taken a fair amount of game over the years.
As a kid, I read a lot of Elmer Keith, and was sold on the big bullet / moderate velocity school of thought for big game. 13 years old, and wanted my first "non-borrowed" big game rifle.
Found a 1909 DWM Argentine Mauser rifle in full military dress for $65 at the local gun shop. Had the barrel re-bored to .35 Whelen, and cut down to 22 inches. Had the bolt handle lowered, and the action drilled & tapped for peep sights and scope mounts. Cut the stock down to match the barrel length, and refinished the wood with hand rubbed oil. Installed sling swivels. That's what started me handloading, as factory .35 Whelen ammo didn't exist back then, and 30-06 brass was common, only requiring neck expansion and trimming for an unlimited supply of cases. I paid for it all by running a trap line - back then coon and red fox pelts brought money, and financed a number of guns and reloading supplies a "kid" shouldn't have been able to afford...
Would never sell that rifle, and I still hunt with it once in a while when I am feeling nostalgic.
Larry
As a kid, I read a lot of Elmer Keith, and was sold on the big bullet / moderate velocity school of thought for big game. 13 years old, and wanted my first "non-borrowed" big game rifle.
Found a 1909 DWM Argentine Mauser rifle in full military dress for $65 at the local gun shop. Had the barrel re-bored to .35 Whelen, and cut down to 22 inches. Had the bolt handle lowered, and the action drilled & tapped for peep sights and scope mounts. Cut the stock down to match the barrel length, and refinished the wood with hand rubbed oil. Installed sling swivels. That's what started me handloading, as factory .35 Whelen ammo didn't exist back then, and 30-06 brass was common, only requiring neck expansion and trimming for an unlimited supply of cases. I paid for it all by running a trap line - back then coon and red fox pelts brought money, and financed a number of guns and reloading supplies a "kid" shouldn't have been able to afford...
Would never sell that rifle, and I still hunt with it once in a while when I am feeling nostalgic.
Larry
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Hair Trigger
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Haven't seen a "black rifle " yet. Here's my 6.5 Grendel AR, I assembled from custom parts. CMMG upper and lower receiver, Odinworks 20" barrel, Odinworks bolt and carrier. Wilson Combat adjustable gas block with rifle gas. Precision Firearms muzzle brake. Spike's Tactical VLTOR charging handle. Hogue pistol grip. Geissele handguard, Geissele 2-stage DMR trigger, Magpul adjustable stock. Warne 20 MOA scope mount, Vortex Viper HST 6-24x50 scope. Good for 1100+ yards.
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And I'll add a handgun I did myself. Started out as a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 mag with the factory round trigger guard standard grip frame, only available on the 4 3/4 inch guns. The finish was scratched to heck, and it had Hogue rubbers on it.
I acquired a square back trigger guard grip frame (pretty rough casting) and fit it to the frame (could have been better fit, but I am neither a metal worker, or patient). Put rosewood grips on it, polished out all the scratches, and did a trigger job. Its a favorite woods carry gun now.
Larry
I acquired a square back trigger guard grip frame (pretty rough casting) and fit it to the frame (could have been better fit, but I am neither a metal worker, or patient). Put rosewood grips on it, polished out all the scratches, and did a trigger job. Its a favorite woods carry gun now.
Larry
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Not a full blown custom, just some tweaks by the fine folks at Harrison Consulting regarding reliability, sights, and controls.
One of my favorite Colt 1911s and a real drill in the accuracy department. I'd carry this anywhere (and do) and not feel under gunned.
One of my favorite Colt 1911s and a real drill in the accuracy department. I'd carry this anywhere (and do) and not feel under gunned.
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The closest thing to a custom that I have is this Model 25-2 from John Jovino Company in New York. It began its life as a 6 inch square butt.
You know I was waiting for that Jovino to show up.
This is a timely thread!
Having a custom gun built is an expensive undertaking. I had a friend who had loved to have custom guns built by the best gunsmiths, stock makers and engravers he could find. He took a bath when he and then his estate sold them off. If you’re going to have a custom gun built, do it because it’s something you really want. Don’t kid yourself and think of it as an investment.
This Colt is a classic example. I picked it up last week at a gun club swap meet for $950. The seller was in his 80’s and I suspect he had well more than his selling price into the upgrades alone. It appears that he shot it very little.
It started out as a 70 Series Colt National Match Gold Cup. According to the serial number, it was made in 1972. He had a gunsmith/engraver friend of his in Montana fit a Clark extended match grade barrel, bushing and compensator. He also had him install a beavertail grip safety and an extended ambidextrous thumb safety and had it engraved and refinished.
I took it to the range on Wednesday and put a couple of boxes of ammo through it. It cycled flawlessly and shoots great! I would never spend the money to have something like this built, but I appreciate the previous owners tastes and extravagance!
Having a custom gun built is an expensive undertaking. I had a friend who had loved to have custom guns built by the best gunsmiths, stock makers and engravers he could find. He took a bath when he and then his estate sold them off. If you’re going to have a custom gun built, do it because it’s something you really want. Don’t kid yourself and think of it as an investment.
This Colt is a classic example. I picked it up last week at a gun club swap meet for $950. The seller was in his 80’s and I suspect he had well more than his selling price into the upgrades alone. It appears that he shot it very little.
It started out as a 70 Series Colt National Match Gold Cup. According to the serial number, it was made in 1972. He had a gunsmith/engraver friend of his in Montana fit a Clark extended match grade barrel, bushing and compensator. He also had him install a beavertail grip safety and an extended ambidextrous thumb safety and had it engraved and refinished.
I took it to the range on Wednesday and put a couple of boxes of ammo through it. It cycled flawlessly and shoots great! I would never spend the money to have something like this built, but I appreciate the previous owners tastes and extravagance!
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I’m not sure that these qualify as custom, especially in the company of other posts here, but here’s my original duty issued GLOCK 19 Gen2 that was refitted by GLOCK with a Gen3 frame and stippled by the master, Ben Simonson at Boresight Solutions.
And, a former NJSP P7-M8 that was expertly refinished by Walt Birsong with his Black-T and Green-T proprietary finish.
And, a former NJSP P7-M8 that was expertly refinished by Walt Birsong with his Black-T and Green-T proprietary finish.
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This is a timely thread!
Having a custom gun built is an expensive undertaking. I had a friend who had loved to have custom guns built by the best gunsmiths, stock makers and engravers he could find. He took a bath when he and then his estate sold them off. If you’re going to have a custom gun built, do it because it’s something you really want. Don’t kid yourself and think of it as an investment.
This Colt is a classic example. I picked it up last week at a gun club swap meet for $950. The seller was in his 80’s and I suspect he had well more than his selling price into the upgrades alone. It appears that he shot it very little.
It started out as a 70 Series Colt National Match Gold Cup. According to the serial number, it was made in 1972. He had a gunsmith/engraver friend of his in Montana fit a Clark extended match grade barrel, bushing and compensator. He also had him install a beavertail grip safety and an extended ambidextrous thumb safety and had it engraved and refinished.
I took it to the range on Wednesday and put a couple of boxes of ammo through it. It cycled flawlessly and shoots great! I would never spend the money to have something like this built, but I appreciate the previous owners tastes and extravagance!
Fantastic score!
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