Show-N-Tell - The Modified S&Ws

[RKmesa]

Love these mods! I have a rather unusual mod. I wanted to make my 3 1/2" N frame into a pocket pistol so I had my guy shrink it by 1/3 and put a gold insert into the front sight. I was really happy with the results!

Bill

Seriously, what is that? An I-Frame dressed up to look like it's biggest brother N-Frame?

...Actually, I believe that Bill has a way cool collection of hand made miniaturized S&Ws and that mini RM is one of the coolest, 100% custom guns I've seen...

 

[BC38]

It's an N frame. See the large flat area on the side of the frame (also on the yoke on the other side) from where the extractor rod protrudes?

Barrel and grip frame both shortened.

C'mon man, enough B.S., like I said, SERIOUSLY...

Unless it is some kind of trick photography with the little one is laying in Andre Roussimoff's hand while the N-frame is photographed in someone's normal sized hand, that isn't possible. A lot more than just the grip and barrel are shorter. I also note that the S&W brand mark is conspicuously missing.

So what is it REALLY? A hand-fabricated reduced-scale reproduction?

EDIT: OK, I see that RKmesa posted the real answer while I was replying. Thanks.

 

[Cyrano]

I wanted a modern revolver in 38-40 WCF caliber so I had Bowen Classic arms punch out this Highway Patrolman to 38-40 some years ago. It's VERY accurate (even at 100 yards), and has a sort of serendipty: with the sights set at 25 yards, one complete revolution of the elevation screw will put you on target at 100 yards. Not too happy about two things: the barrel is turning plum color, and the headspace is very tight to the extent it will take factory ammunition but handloads cause very sticky cylinder rotation despite everything I can do.
Grips, incidently, are Herretts.

 

[Hondo44]

C'mon man, enough B.S., like I said, SERIOUSLY...

Unless it is some kind of trick photography with the little one is laying in Andre Roussimoff's hand while the N-frame is photographed in someone's normal sized hand, that isn't possible. A lot more than just the grip and barrel are shorter. I also note that the S&W brand mark is conspicuously missing.

So what is it REALLY? A hand-fabricated reduced-scale reproduction?

EDIT: OK, I see that RKmesa posted the real answer while I was replying. Thanks.

Bracebeemer (Bill) posted "the real answer" right up front.

Love these mods! I have a rather unusual mod. I wanted to make my 3 1/2" N frame into a pocket pistol so I had my guy shrink it by 1/3 and put a gold insert into the front sight. I was really happy with the results! Bill

 

[bracebeemer]

BC38,just having a little fun. It's a 2/3 scale model of a 3 1/2" Registered Magnum made by the late Raymond Hutchins.It's fully functional and "Hutch " made a half dozen miniature rounds that are primed and head stamped. He also cased it with a spare "8 3/4" barrel.
Just having fun,
Bill

 

[Bill Bates]

How about a modified Smith & Wesson; that was modified to look just like a different model of Smith & Wesson. My old 1917 Commercial modified to look just like a .45 Colt Ctg. 2nd Model Hand Ejector.

 

[BC38]

Bracebeemer (Bill) posted "the real answer" right up front.

Well, no, not exactly. What he posted gave an obscure hint at that - which you were able to interpret that way because you already knew the backstory. What he said was that he had "his guy" "shrink it" and apply a different sight etc.

That would seem to imply that he was posting two pictures of the same gun (before & after) that was shrunk by some method (magic?). Obviously that isn't logically possible, hence my question.

As someone who wasn't "in on" the backstory, I asked a straight question expecting a straight answer about what it REALLY is and how it was REALLY made. Now I know.

Very cool by the way. It would almost be cooler if it were chambered for the .25 ACP or some other readily available small scale round - just so it could be shot more. I don't expect anyone will be shooting many of those hand-crafted 2/3 scale rounds. It is definitely the ultimate example of a CUSTOM gun.

Anyway, thanks for sharing it bracebeemer, and RKmesa for filling me in.

As for the little poke from you Hondo44 - you're a real joker, LOL. Almost had me going for a minute there.

 

[Yahto]

M10-6 Pin Gun

Picked this M10-6 up at a local shop. It's a Ron Power Custom with a heavy barrel, action job, custom stocks, trigger stop and a Bomar winged sight rail. Not sure as to the pedigree or complete specs as it came without any paperwork but I can say it shoots pretty darn good!

 

[Modified]

Picked this M10-6 up at a local shop. It's a Ron Power Custom with a heavy barrel, action job, custom stocks, trigger stop and a Bomar winged sight rail. Not sure as to the pedigree or complete specs as it came without any paperwork but I can say it shoots pretty darn good!

I have a Ruger that he did, it's a fantastic gun.

The stocks are a real treat too, amazing hogues that in the case of my gun at least, is noted to have been made for Ron Power in grease pencil on the back.

I'd love to have one of his S&W modified guns, excellent gun you have there.

 

[millerj7]

This one is one of my favorites in my small collection and is actually used. I wanted a Model 18 and was cruising the auction sites using the search for S&W, then 22LR, then 4". This one came up, caught my fancy, and was mine after my bid turned out to be successful. As I recall, my bid was about what a decent Model 18 would cost, but after receipt I have grown to really like this old modification by an unknown owner. Appears all mods were done at the factory by the date stamp on the butt. I have posted it before (when I got it) but this thread give me another chance to show her off.
Jim

 

[series guy]

Here's one more Andy Horvath custom. It's a Model 25-2 converted to .45 Colt using a Model 29 cylinder. A few of my shooting buddies spent some big money on .45 caliber Smiths just to find that accuracy with cast lead was extremely poor due to the oversize throats. Andy reamed the throats to my specs and this gun really shoots.

 

[millerj7]

Please post photos of your chopped, trimmed, scoped, and otherwise modified revolvers (even the "Bubba jobs" have a place in this thread) .

I would love your thoughts on the sight/rib and would also love to see your modified guns.

Thanks for letting me share,

Richard,
when I first saw it (front sight) all I could think was "Williams Streamlined Ramp," but that rifle ramp would have a dovetail for the interchangeable sight blade. The checkered surface is a close match to the Williams product (still made.) In any case, a well done job and stunning revolver.
Jim

 

[Iggy]

Two more examples of keith44specials handiwork.

Five inch 38/44 Outdoorsman.

5 inch Model of 1950 .45 ACP and .45 Colt.

 

[madmikeb]

This is my 657 no dash. Tuned by Andy Cannon, 2X Burris in a Wilson Custom quick release mount, Millett rear sight, home installed red ramp front sight, and stock by Guy Hogue. I put this together in the mid eighties and it was my first gun to break the $1000 mark!

 

[Hondo44]

BC38,just having a little fun. It's a 2/3 scale model of a 3 1/2" Registered Magnum made by the late Raymond Hutchins.It's fully functional and "Hutch " made a half dozen miniature rounds that are primed and head stamped. He also cased it with a spare "8 3/4" barrel.
Just having fun,
Bill

Unbelievably precise work! Approximately what caliber did the 'shrunk' cartridges become?

 

[Hondo44]

Well, no, not exactly. What he posted gave an obscure hint at that - which you were able to interpret that way because you already knew the backstory. What he said was that he had "his guy" "shrink it" and apply a different sight etc.

That would seem to imply that he was posting two pictures of the same gun (before & after) that was shrunk by some method (magic?). Obviously that isn't logically possible, hence my question.

As someone who wasn't "in on" the backstory, I asked a straight question expecting a straight answer about what it REALLY is and how it was REALLY made. Now I know.

No you're wrong, I had no idea of the backstory, had never seen the gun before, studied the pictures enough to see that it wasn't the same gun, and took him at his word!

I didn't know anymore than you did and wasn't ""in on" the backstory" either.

Now you know if it's not "logically possible" as you said, "shrunk" is not literal. So your "BS" comment was and is unjustified and inappropriate on this forum.

 

[BC38]

No you're wrong, I had no idea of the backstory, had never seen the gun before, studied the pictures enough to see that it wasn't the same gun, and took him at his word!

I didn't know anymore than you did and wasn't ""in on" the backstory" either.

Now you know if it's not "logically possible as you said, "shrunk" is not literal. So your "BS" comment was and is unjustified and inappropriate on this forum.

My apologies if I offended you Jim. I thought you were pulling my leg so I was playing off that, jokingly calling your "story" B.S.

Like I said, no offense intended and my sincere apologies.

BTW, for not being in on the joke you did a heck of a lot better at figuring it out than I did. Not too surprising given your level of of experience and expertise I suppose.

I initially assumed it was a smaller gun dressed up to mimic an N-Frame, not a scratch-built N-Frame replica. The amount of work required to do that is incredible and the results are certainly very impressive.

 

[Hondo44]

BC38,

No worries!

The miniatures are truly incredible works of art!!

 

[RKmesa]

Another cut down 38 target - this time a cut down 1905 4th change:





...not quite as nice a job on the blade as the 38/44 in the 1st post... BUT still a fun gun.




On an extra 4" M&P Patent box that is waiting for the "correct" round butt M&P:

 

[jebstuart]

I do shoot heavier bullets in it than recommended, they just need a good crimp to keep from pulling under recoil. The little added weight of the SS cyl no doubt helps a bit as well.

I really disliked the look of the Ti cyl with its funny shaped flutes. And especially the manual warning about not disturbing the finish when cleaning for fear of weakening its strength!

OK Hondo - I'm on a mission now with this thing. Can you tell me where you found a 696 cylinder only? It appears that you replaced the thumb latch too. My idea is to find the cylinder (pray for drop in also) and "mirror" polish it, the latch, ejector rod, trigger (MIM-iffy) and raised S&W on the combat stock logo's.
I wish they had designed the snag-less Hammer on the hump, per. 38/49 but alas - if wishes and dreams....
Any ideas would be appreciated as always from you.
Maybe I should start a new thread for this?
Insomnia & good wiskey sure is expensive!