Henry's LC finally done....
 

It's been a long road but worth it. I hope he is as happy with it as I am.. gonna shoot it and ship it later this week. I want to look at it for a day or so to tweek anything I see that needs it.

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Beautiful! Dave, I would keep it for a few days to admire it. Well done!

Really nice work Dave!

^ Exactly! Oooh - la-la, that is very pretty!

Dang that's purdy. I've never seen metal like that on something like that.

You did the stock too, I presume. Nice.

Alright Dave, time for a little test fire and a contribution to this thread........
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/692378-great-pelicanparts-shootout.html

50yrds........coke can............20 ga...........hmmmmmmm.......so many shot sizes, so little time......

Very nice David!

I know u blued the barrels, but what is that finish on the trigger area?

The trigger guard itself is rust blued like the barrels. The rainbow color of the receiver and side plates is a bi product of case hardening those parts, Case hardening is like giving the metal parts an exoskeleton like shell to protect it from wear. It is a traditional process used on guns in this era, and fine guns today. The colors are fragile and will wear off in time from carrying and UV exposure.

Boy, thats a work of art...

You sure did good on this one! Turned out better than I expected with the finishing touches!

It's not a Purdy, it's an LC Smith ;)
Yes I rust blued the barrels and trigger guard, and refinished all the furniture re-cut the checkering where it needed it. These had flat, not peaked checkering. It also would not cock when I got it so I had to scare up/ make those parts and get it operate properly.

The case work was done by Doug Turnbull industries, a very respected name in the restoration trade.

BEAUTIFUL!!!

I wonder if Porwolf would be interested in one?

:D

Thanks. I too am really happy with this one.

Outstanding! I know some of these threads might feel a little like self-promotion, but I thoroughly enjoy seeing what people on this BBS are able to do, from garages, to mechanical work, to guitars to guns. Magnificent work, and thanks for sharing.

David, you are a true craftsman. That is one sweet Elsie, and a 20g to boot.

WOW...... just WOW. I can't wait to have her back.
Beautiful work as usual, Dave.
Thank you

What do you want from me next?

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Dang! I love it

cold hard cash and a shipping ticket will work. LOL after that hell just surprise me Henry.

Fantastic work, David, you are a true craftsman, artist and gentleman. I'm proud to know you! Henry will love it and think of you when he shows it off.

Thank you ..big comp coming from you. Yeah it's sweet ...I gotta get me one of these shootin irons.

Thank you Art. We have to meet at the cleveland gun show this year. Hell or high water.

Been a long time for all of us. so heres a re-cap

Before....

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after

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Beautiful workmanship David! Very nice!

Wow, that is beautifully done.

Awesome work.

Beautiful

Very nice color case hardening...that's not easy to do AND prevent warping it. Did you block it while it was in the embers ? I think that is a must. I've seen some pretty work from some guys in Cody (Ballard) and Turnbull, of course but this is easily as good. :cool:

This was done by Turnbull. I do not have the knowledge, skill or resources to do case hardening. I sublet stuff like that.

I had some Ruger Vaquero frames done by Turnbull and they were not nearly that nice for some reason...not much contrast. I sent them back and 'the man' himself redid them...better but not wonderful...dunno why. Still in the safe but I shoot them a few times a year.

Oh Lordy, that's nice!

I'm totally happy with his work here. I guess you get what you pay for.

Wonder if it has anything to do with the thickness of the metal?

I'm sure it does, along with the composition of the steel itself. These things are like snowflakes, no two are alike.

Dunno... I had my smitty send these frames to TB because I'd seen the work and one of the employees at my Smitty's shop had just had a Blackhawk done and it was gorgeous. Mine are much better the second time.

Great result, and I have really enjoyed following along... Excellent work!!

Their investment cast frames will never take color case hardening as well as the more traditional forged and machined frames.

Dave, my hat's off to you - outstanding work. That is one beautiful gun. Henry, I'm envious.

Jeff,

I knew you'd know the answer SmileWavy

Excellent work. :)