Linebaugh Custom

[Bisley nut]

Howdy-
I've been away from the forum and shooting for quite a while. I have a Linebaugh 6 shot 45 Colt Bisley I had John build back in 1995 with a custom cylinder and Bisley parts. I shot it a bit, nothing crazy for a few years. I was not happy with the aluminum ejector housing so I saved up some pennies and sent it back to him in '97 to furnish and install a steel one. He felt the gun had a little end shake apparently and also installed a new cylinder nose. Locked it up bank vault tight, and I haven't shot it but a very few times after. He sent the note back with it. Apologize for the lousy pictures-they do not do the revolver justice.

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

nice

 

[seasterl]

Thanks for sharing the pics and story. I also had a couple that John did for me. I really enjoyed all the talks I had with him. He was a great man.

 

[John in WYO]

It's a treasure for sure.

 

[DerekR]

I love the note. That is a fantastic thing to have. Love the gun too. It's a working revolver. That appeals to me.

 

[carbonfibrebob]

Evey time I read about John I miss him more and more

 

[Johnnu2]

BOTH are keepers.........

J.

 

[thor's daddy]

Beautiful gun. It's a shame you haven't taken John's advice and actually used it. He was always saddened by the thought of building guns that guys would just tuck away in a corner somewhere...

 

[Badubet69]

Very nice. Would look great in my collection.

 

[Koyote1]

New cylinder nose: possibly peening with shooting?
John’s advice to me, to prevent this: Put a drop of oil on the cylinder nose and the ratchet stars (at the rear) before each shooting session. It acts like a shock absorber and prevents deformation.
You guys are correct. John was a good man. I miss him too. He will not likely be replaced - unless Dustin paid attention every day and wants to pick up the legacy.

 

[Liljoe]

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[Liljoe]

Would you be interested in selling it?

 

[Badubet69]

New cylinder nose: possibly peening with shooting?
John's advice to me, to prevent this: Put a drop of oil on the cylinder nose and the ratchet stars (at the rear) before each shooting session.

Dustin did pick up his father's skill and knowledge. He just enjoys other things currently. Hopefully at some point he come back to pistolsmithing. As far as the oil; John told me to use a grease in those locations. Something thicker than oil. Not trying to correct you. Just stating what he told me and what I do.

 

[bisleyfan41]

Thank you for sharing the story, the pics and especially the note. They don't make 'em like John anymore. That's a great sixgun, treasure it.

 

[67galaxie]

That is fantastic! Neat pre- Wyoming gun and letter too

 

[dobegrant.45]

Awesome

 

[Robb Barnes]

Dustin is building custom revolvers right now. I handled 4 or 5 on his bench last week. But he is also a cattle rancher, commercial hay grower and a great dad. His dad admitted Dustin was better at building custom revolvers than he was! Unfortunately with all life is putting in front of him right now because he is not taking any new custom revolver orders until he gets more caught up on the ones he has in house right now.

 

[67galaxie]

Nice! The last time I spoke with him he was catching up on his dad's orders. Glad to see he is seeing some light at the end of the tunnel and is making a few new ones. He is incredible and did the best grip fitting out anyone

 

[bnewberry]

I have something similar I bought from a forum member a while back. One of his early guns from the 80’s, 6 shot tight chambered .45 colt built from a 41 magnum Bisley. Bowen rear sight and some other touches. Shoots amazingly well!

 

[Larryburford]

Treasure!

 

[olesfjason]

Very nice gun. John's note makes it that much more special.

 

[Bisley nut]

Would you be interested in selling it?

I have been considering it, does deserve to be used. I can't see the sights very well anymore-getting old aint for sissies....

 

[Liljoe]

Pm sent

 

[Don Lovel]

Not a Linebaugh but inspired by him and John Taffin
Something very cool about 5 1/2" 45 Colt Bisley framed Rugers

 

[Fiddler33]

Oh man a dream of a gun for sure! I always wish I had gotten into single actions earlier. If you consider selling it, I would certainly be interested.

 

[Bisley-Spurred]

That’s a bucket list gun.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[akbluz]

What a treasure from John Linebaugh.... yes use it as John suggested.
My sixgun is a treasure to me - even though it's not a John Linebaugh revolver.
Mine is a Bisley Blackhawk cat# KRBN-455W Acusport edition 5.5inch stainless 45 Colt.... I'll never get rid of it. I was a lucky winner of a RugerForum karma and the cylinder was reamed to .4525 .... what a great karma 'gift'. With some Buffalo Bore ammo, my Bisley is a great carry gun in Alaska bear country.

 

[tiger955]

Not a Linebaugh but inspired by him and John Taffin
Something very cool about 5 1/2" 45 Colt Bisley framed RugersView attachment 79812

What grips are on that gun?

 

[DGW1949]

Beautiful gun. It's a shame you haven't taken John's advice and actually used it. He was always saddened by the thought of building guns that guys would just tuck away in a corner somewhere...

Looks like it's been used to me. A NM Blackhawk don't get cylinder rings just sitting in a safe.

Nice gun.

DGW

 

[Don Lovel]

What grips are on that gun?

Hard plastic grips I bought on EBay. The checkering gives a better grip for shooting heavy loads