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SingleShotLover Super Member


Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 992 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: And so it begins.... |
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Pictured below is a new project piece. It is a Ruger .45 Colt that my father picked up for me for the sum of $25. The former owner just wanted to get rid of it and Dad knew I would enjoy restoring it.
There is a pretty good list of things I plan to do: Shorten the barrel to 4 5/8", gloss-powder coat the grip frame, install new front sight (of course), re-blue, re-time and refit parts, grips and etc. Thankfully the chambers and bore are perfect. It looks like it was barely fired, just stored and neglected. Most of the finish damage was from being stored on a salt-water boat without proper protection (leather holster).

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Joe Boleo Super Member


Joined: Dec 25, 2006 Posts: 427 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins.... |
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Looks like you got your work cut out for you. Be sure to post the after pictures. Take care...
Joe
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Vince Super Member


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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member


Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 2954 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:37 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins.... |
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Great find  Keep us updated on the progress .
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Bushmaster Super Member


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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:21 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins.... |
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An ocasional update [with photos] would be nice...
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SingleShotLover Super Member


Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 992 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins.... |
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Cut the barrel to 4 5/8" today and am working on draw-filing the pits out. May have to replace the grip frame entirely too. Looks like someone tried to remove the corrosion with a hand-sander and cut into the rear support "ears" of the grip frame. No big deal...for the price I figure I can afford to put quite a bit into it before it stops being a bargain! Will post pictures at various stages.
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BigBlue Super Member


Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 1108 Location: Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins.... |
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I always enjoy a good project. I've brought several leverguns back from the edge, but never tried a revolver. Looks to be a fun challenge.
Don
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