Congrats on getting it at the right price.
Do you plan to do all work yourself or have a plan yet?
Do you plan to do all work yourself or have a plan yet?
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I plan on doing the work myself, but I need to get it in my hands first to see exactly how it looks. The only part that really concerns me is how close the cut is to the screw hole in front of the frame.
OP
I have the gun now. I shot it today function wise it shoots very good, it ejects the shells just fine the front sight will have to be replaced as well, looks like it was dropped as the rear sight has a ding and front sight has been shortened. If nothing else it will make a good shooter.
OP
Wow, well on your way!
A little dressing down, maybe a little more tigging to fill in some pits, dress, polish, and touch up bluing.
Have you located an original Paine gold bead front sight from the several sources above?
Photos showing original front sight blade:
A little dressing down, maybe a little more tigging to fill in some pits, dress, polish, and touch up bluing.
Have you located an original Paine gold bead front sight from the several sources above?
Photos showing original front sight blade:
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I have not had a chance to check yet.
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Oh the serial number is 279XXX and is matching including grips and rear sight. I am thinking 1920 as a possible ship date . It was returned to the factory at least twice 2-21, and 11-22. It also has someones social security number at the bottom of the cylinder window. The best I can tell th number was issued in Montana around 1950.
I think I have a Patridge gold bead front sight blade if you can't find a Paine.
Green Frog
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Well, you got over then big barrier that would have stopped me... replacing the trigger guard. Since it is still going to be an altered gun, I would still consider adding the spur pad to make it a "cockeyed" hammer just because you don't get to see that feature on HFTs that often. 
I have admit that my attitude toward long barreled I-frames has cooled somewhat over the years, but every now and then a project like this one comes along and stirs my interest once again. I'm following your progress with enthusiasm!
Regards,
Froggie
I have admit that my attitude toward long barreled I-frames has cooled somewhat over the years, but every now and then a project like this one comes along and stirs my interest once again. I'm following your progress with enthusiasm!
Regards,
Froggie
THE PILGRIM
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One in a row is too many!
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I think I am done with the metal. I decided to redo the hammer, as I did not like how it looked. I know it doesn't look original, but it looks good to me and is much improved for shooting. The front sight blade was made using a old sight blade I had. I used pictures of a Paine sight to get the hight right. The target shown was shot at 15 feet after some adjustments of course. I am happy with how it looks, but very happy how it shoots.
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Are you going to name it Lazarus? 
Nice job on restoration! Most people would have parted it out, you brought it back.
Nice job on restoration! Most people would have parted it out, you brought it back.Well done!
Those original I frame hammers with fine checkering were not that easy to cock and not improved like yours till the models of 1953. Nice job.
Those original I frame hammers with fine checkering were not that easy to cock and not improved like yours till the models of 1953. Nice job.
OP
Lazarus sounds appropriate thanks for the suggestion !
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"That trigger guard looks like it came from a Perfected 38" Ding ding ding we have a winner. Yes Gary it came off a toasted Perfected frame.
That sounds like a very "informed" guess!
I have to ask you how you welded the guard on? I have talked with many machinists, tool & die makers, welders, etc. who always state that without knowing the type of steel being welded, they cannot guarantee the results. Guessing what rod or wire to use can cause erosion, splatter, cracks, and holes in the pieces according to some craftsmen I have approached with projects on hundred-year-old+ guns.
I know enough to weld two pieces of steel together using stick welding, but MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG are mysteries to me. I am curious what type of welding you did and what materials you used and how it worked out?
I know enough to weld two pieces of steel together using stick welding, but MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG are mysteries to me. I am curious what type of welding you did and what materials you used and how it worked out?
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Don't laugh but I am far from a expert welder. I have a cheap Harbor Freight wire feed welder. I get the parts fitting like I want making sure I have a groove around the parts for the weld. I first tack weld the parts then check for alignment, if all looks good I proceed by basically spot welding filling in the gaps. I then using a Dremel grind the weld down until it is just above the surface of the parts. I repeat the welding process over as many times as necessary. I bought the welder many years ago because like you I could find no one willing to weld a hammer spur on an old Remington Rolling block. Oh and don't laugh again I use drywall mud as a heat sink. I am certain a good welder could do a much better job than I with a lot less cleanup afterword. Here is a before and after photo of my grip work.
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I just wish I was talented enough to do that kind of work.
