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https://parts.bowenclassicarms.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=52 This is another way to correct excessive end shake. Requires machining abilities but isn’t too complicated. Looks like Hamilton is currently sold out though Tim

Beautiful gun with really nice “white” grips by Alan H.

This was, at one time, Robb Barnes' "placeholder" for his Dustin gun during his quest for examples from all the top smiths. He let it go when he saw significant progress on the gun he had commissioned with Dustin. Seems like he is supposed to get his gun this summer. Maybe he'll comment, but...

Thanks! It is a really well detailed gun. It just needs to find a home where it will be used and enjoyed! Tim

It's yours, Greg. Thanks, Tim

I bought this from Aggie01 a couple of years back. It’s time for it to find a place in someone else’s safe. Rather than recreate the wheel, I have cut and pasted John’s description of the gun. He had it built, so he does a better job than I could. “ Harton Custom Midframe #5 OM Ruger .41...

For sale is a Dustin Linebaugh built Ruger Bisley Vaquero in 45 Colt. It is a large frame, original Vaquero sized, stainless steel base gun. Round butted Bisley gripframe with very tightly fitted canvas Micarta grips from Dustin. Has a drift adjustable front sight with Dustin's unique rear...

If you’re still looking, I have a set of RCBS in great shape. With a new #35 shell holder and shipping, $95 Tim

Pastor Fred’s pictures. Nice looking wood!

http://bowenclassicarms.com/workshop.html#3230RugerSingleSix Bowen has a 32-20 built in a Single Six on his Workshop page on his website. Good info. Tim

PM on the way

I believe the OM 44 and 45 cylinder are recessed head chambered while the NM cylinders are not recessed. Fitment would depend on lengths of the cylinder and the cylinder window. I also think some of the first NM revolvers came out with OM recessed head cylinders. Someone who knows for certain...

Here’s a picture of the tip of the loading gate spring where it sits against the gate. As Hondo says, it can slip up over onto the gate. Sometimes you can persuade it back into the right position with a push with a non-marring tool (wooden stick).

Here’s one picture of Hunter966’s Modek 83. I wanted to see how picture posting worked with this new format. Tim

Also, pull the base pin, spray the spring loaded tip with cleaner, work the pin a bit, spray again, dry then lightly oil the pin. Sometimes it gums up and doesn’t push back on the transfer bar. Tim