Blackhawk frame repair

[Anonymous]

Hi guys I have a .30 carbine Blackhawk that some one drilled and taped a hole for a scope mount.(way off center also) I am looking for some one who can reweld the frame and blend the medal so when it's reblued it will not show.I called Ruger and the Girl said they don't do those type of repairs.
Any one have or know of a good gunsmith that can do the job??

Thanks in advance with any help
David R.

 

[G2]

Most that repair holes in top straps go with Color Case the frame as a weld-up usually allways leaves evidence of the fix. IMO, Probably the best in the country in doing this sort of fix;
Alan Harton
8822 Jackwood St.
Houston, TX. 77036
Tel: 713 772 8314
[email protected]

 

[Robb Barnes]

G2 is spot on with Alan. He did one for me a few months ago and is doing another right now. He does recommend CCing the frame when he is done and his local guy does a nice job with real subtle colors for not a lot of money.

Here is the 44 SBH frame he did for me recently.

 

[flatgate]

Not one but two patched holes in the top strap. Shucks, I'd forgotten they were there until I read this thread. I had a 'smith in CT do the work. Yes, the welded area is a slightly different color after rebluing, but, it's a shooter and I don't give a darn.

flatgate

 

[targetshootr]

I saw a video of someone patching a hole in a rifle barrel using a heat-softened screw which he pounded flat and sanded down. When it was done and reblued you coudln't tell it was there with a magnifying glass. Which made me wonder why anyone welds them in on frames. I've got a couple with scope holes that make them good project guns.

 

[G2]

I saw a video of someone patching a hole in a rifle barrel using a heat-softened screw which he pounded flat and sanded down. When it was done and reblued you coudln't tell it was there with a magnifying glass. Which made me wonder why anyone welds them in on frames. I've got a couple with scope holes that make them good project guns.

This works good right off the bat, BUT over time it shows, ~ 2 years in my case.

 

[targetshootr]

This works good right off the bat, BUT over time it shows, ~ 2 years in my case.

I'd like to see how it looks. This is a weld on a SBH that was turned into a flat top.

 

[edlmann]

I saw a video of someone patching a hole in a rifle barrel using a heat-softened screw which he pounded flat and sanded down. When it was done and reblued you coudln't tell it was there with a magnifying glass. Which made me wonder why anyone welds them in on frames. I've got a couple with scope holes that make them good project guns.

Video is at MidwayUSA. Click here, then scroll down to "Winchester 67 Project" on the left menu and "Filling Extra Screw Hole" on the right.