Andy Griffith
Member
Would this classify? 
Miscellaneous collectables?
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Crazy K38
Member
is that a bodyguard frame mold! how did you get it?
Forging. This ain't Ruger!
Crazy K38
Member
ok, ok! lol, but is that used to make frames?
Yep... that's beginning of the frame as it comes from the drop forge process, it goes on to being machined/milled into the final fully shaped frame.
opoefc
US Veteran
There's always a few of the day's forgings that don't cut the mustard and end up in the scrap pile. If you know the right people at S&W, you can get your self one of these rejects. They do make a nice addition to a collection, when you are displaying. What your really need to get is one of the large framed display exhibits S&W has of how a gun becomes a gun, from the rough forging to the boxed gun, with examples of each step in the process mounted on the exhibit board. You would probably have to marry Tom Golden's daughter to get one of those!
gunlovingirl
Member
lol. Shows how much I know. I thought it was a cookie cutter!
It also would help to know the Company that picks up the scrap steel from the factory.
Years ago a reporter for a local rag snuk into the scrap yard and left shortly after with a frame, barrel and cylinder. Not being too smart, as most reporters are, he had someone put all three pieces together and basically made a revolver. Then, he did a story about it. It raised eyebrows all over. Since then, Smith & Wesson crushes all large parts.
Years ago a reporter for a local rag snuk into the scrap yard and left shortly after with a frame, barrel and cylinder. Not being too smart, as most reporters are, he had someone put all three pieces together and basically made a revolver. Then, he did a story about it. It raised eyebrows all over. Since then, Smith & Wesson crushes all large parts.
