Project 73

Hoosierdaddy · Post by **Hoosierdaddy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:49 pm

Just received this back from Classic Guns in IL, where it was case-colored. One of the few times I've had something re-finished that it came back looking exactly the way I hoped it would. This started out as a rusty but complete(except for the dust cover) action, with a fair amount of pitting. Lots of hand sanding and a little bit of engraving later, and it was ready to refinish. Now just have to decide between 44-40 and 38-40, find a barrel, some wood, and a dust cover, then wait until I can afford to finish it.

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/ ... 861/73win/
Hoosierdaddy

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:48 pm

That is looking very Nice. You are going to have a Gorgeous Gun when You finish.
Perry

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:20 pm

My O my, that is really some outstanding work! The rusty old 1873 I'm working on is just gonna have to keep the rustic look, but I'd love to be able to make it look like that.

SHASTA

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:45 pm

My Lord Daddy, that just like lookin at the cover of Play*** and not getting to open it up.

. it's gonna be a Looker for Sure.

.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:54 pm

That is VERY nice!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:32 pm

Very Nice. If you're looking for simply straight-grained walnut, nothing fancy, give Precision Gun Works a look. Otherwise, there's quite a few other options. Who did the engraving?

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:06 pm

If I click the link, it locks up and the only thing I can do is ctrl alt delete out of everything

COSteve · Post by **COSteve** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:20 pm

Beautiful! I've got to ask, did you engrave it or have someone do it?

ETA: Now that I know that you did the engraving yourself, there's only one word for it . . . STUNNING!

I'm amazed at the craftsmanship exhibited by many of the members here. I'd love to be able to do just a fraction of the things I've seen here.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:40 pm

Mescalero wrote:If I click the link, it locks up and the only thing I can do is ctrl alt delete out of everything

Here's a hint of what you're missing!

Hoosierdaddy · Post by **Hoosierdaddy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:12 pm

Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the kind words. I did the engraving and the polishing. Glad you like it so far. Found a piece of exhibition grade walnut that should look real nice on it. Pick it up next Saturday. Still need a barrel and I think I've decided on a 44-40.
Thanks again,
Hoosierdaddy

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:50 pm

Now that's going to go straight to the top of the rack. I love the engraving. Not too busy, but it fills in nicely. Great job. You do that as a sideline? Might have some work lined up for ya.

As well as a number of other guys here.

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:18 pm

Holy Carp!

Thanks Griff

Gives me hope for my 1873 rimfire

smokenrust · Post by **smokenrust** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:27 pm

Yup, theres lot of guys probably drooling all over their key boards this evening, me included... Wish I could do just some simple engraving ... That is EYE-POPPING beautiful, WOW!!!

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:33 pm

Mescalero, the link locked up my computer too. I tried the same as you but finally got it to shut down.
It is some real fine work on that 73.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:06 pm

what a great work of ART
cant wait to see it finished
ollogger

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:06 pm

Hoosierdaddy,

Do you take in work?

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:12 pm

Very Impressive

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:18 pm

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:27 pm

For those of you who cannot access Photobucket, here are a few more of the pictures:

Shawn

longarm4146 · Post by **longarm4146** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:31 pm

really nice Linecutter......

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:35 pm

wow...words don't describe your efforts...wow... :)

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:00 am

Very nice work.

Mike Hunter, of Hunter Restorations can make you a barrel. It will have the correct markings and look original. He made me a 38-55 barrel for an early 94 from a 375 H&H barrel that I supplied. Nice tight groove diameter, good steel. Should be easy to get bullets that fit and shoot well.

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:23 am

REALLY nice looking!

Oly

Hoosierdaddy · Post by **Hoosierdaddy** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:39 am

Thanks again for all the nice comments. I engrave full time, mostly jewelry, but really enjoy engraving guns. My FFL holder retired, so I can't take in any modern gun work until I get an FFL or find one to rent me a space to work. Can still engrave non-serial # parts,though(side plates, cylinders, barrels,etc), and pre-1898 firearms. My email address is (kbur3 at embarqmail dot com) if I can answer any questions for you. Here's a set of side plates for a Uberti 73.

Thanks,
Hoosierdaddy
aka Ken Burklow

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:54 am

Well dang, Hoosier. I wish I'd of known that before I made arrangements with someone else to engrave my Colt SAA. I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future though. Dang, dang, dang. Excellent work. Keep us up to date on when you're able to take firearms in.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:06 am

Most excellant, beautiful.

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