Ford's Triplelock Project

[LT7d103]

The revolver is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

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

Guy

Guy, it took 5 months. I guess they are covered up? If my guns are any indication, I understand why. Thanks for your comments though they don't surprise me, you seem to always have a positive comment.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

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.

Jim, thanks for taking a look! Since the gun is a L O N G way from original and I take the blame for the colors. The S&W Trademark looks like it was done this morning...Perfect. As to the side plate seam, as good as they are, they couldn't fix but so much. Honestly Jim, if you had seen it before, you would be amazed. Truly a silk purse from a sow's ear.

 

[reddog reddog]

Awesome! Beautiful gun!

 

[rjmfarms]

Beauty

A really beautiful Triple Lock. I have a tired renickled Triple in my safe that I would love to look like yours.

 

[jsfricks]

That's a beauty! Love that barrel length.

 

[S.B.]

All I'll say is it's not my experience with Ford's, I heard there was some family
problems at that time? Looks like their back to top shelf stuff again.
Steve

 

[bk42261]

Since you had the barrel cut , I assume you'll be carrying it "Mexican style" for EDC?

 

[Derosa]

That looks better than a cheap date on pay day. Thank you for sharing.

 

[tommy F]

Very nice and well done. thx for sharing

 

[Jaymo]

You had me at .44 Spl.
I have a few I'd like to send them.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Thanks to all. I will put some pictures up of the 5 inch gun with barrel band tomorrow. These 2 old guns were REALLY TIRED when I sent them off. I sent them off after hearing of the problems on here. A leap of faith, so to speak. They both required a lot of work to end up like they did.

 

[Dirtman]

Can't wait to see the before pictures! Beautiful!!

 

[Watchdog]

That's some beautiful case hardening on the hammer and trigger...colors actually look more vivid than factory work. Turnbull couldn't have done it any better.

The fire blued screws are a great detail...icing on the cake, so to speak.

 

[S.B.]

Thanks to all. I will put some pictures up of the 5 inch gun with barrel band tomorrow. These 2 old guns were REALLY TIRED when I sent them off. I sent them off after hearing of the problems on here. A leap of faith, so to speak. They both required a lot of work to end up like they did.

Did Ford's do all your work? Barrel amputation as well? Recase harden the hammer and trigger?
Steve

 

[A10]

That shorty .44 would be the belle at any bbq! Very cool bringing an old girl like that back to life!

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Did Ford's do all your work? Barrel amputation as well? Recase harden the hammer and trigger?
Steve

Steve, they did ALL except shorten the barrel. A dear friend of mine did that part and wishes to remain anonymous. He says he has fishing to do with his grand children. I sure hope he catches a bunch. Thanks ole Pard. As to the before pictures, it never occurred to me that anyone would want to see such an awful critter, so, there are none. I will post pictures of the other gun soon.

 

[Marshal Tom]

What a beautiful revolver. I would love to own a triple lock some day. That example is just right.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Certainly a raving beauty here!

I'd be interested to know how the barrel marking was centered for the shorter barrel - I suspect the original marking was further forward. Was the barrel a replacement?

John

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Paladine, no sir, the barrel was shortened by a fellow Forum member. Ford's redid the caliber designation.