My custom Flattop .44

[6GUNSONLY]

Got this little beauty out today in anticipation of deer season being just around the corner. I think she's going to be the sidearm of choice this year. Old model Flattop with custom work by John Gallagher - barrel cut to 4 5/8", steel Old Army gripframe, locking base pin, trigger work and the cylinder frame case colored by Doug Turnbull. I think it turned out kinda nice. Grips are just a factory set that had some good figure. Keep thinking I'm going to get some custom grips to top it off but just haven't done it. Knife is a Camillus Yellow Jacket locking folder, ammo my standard hunting load of 17 grains of AA-9 with homecast 245 grain gas checked semi-wadcutter hollow points from a Lyman mold (Ray Thompson design, #429244).

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

That turned out really nice. Was the blueing that nice when you shipped it? What all did you have Turnbull do? I assume the CCH was one price, then blueing the rest of the gun, and prepping the gun and shipping both ways was all involved. I wouldn't think a guy just sends a gun for CCH, am I wrong? Did Gallagher do any appearance stuff on the gun?

 

[roashooter]

Great eye candy for a sunday night...………..

 

[44RED]

Beautiful !!!!

 

[6GUNSONLY]

I think the process was that John stripped the gun and just sent the cylinder frame to Turnbull. John did everything else, including the reblue. It was an average condition Flattop to start with, but had a great, tight action And while it's certainly not original any longer, to my way of thinking it's much improved.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Beautiful gun and typical of Johns work. He has done several for me and is finishing up two right now. Probably two of the last custom revolvers he will finish before his battle with cancer is done. I have a Freedom Arms for sale in the classifieds that all the proceeds will go to John and his wife Beverly to help as they travel this tough final road of John's life.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Yes, I was sorry to hear John's condition has worsened. I have communicated with him by text a few times to let him know that he is in my thoughts and prayers. That's great what you are doing to help them!

 

[mrbumps]

Very Nice!

 

[WendyZXZ]

Very nice .44!

 

[gunsbam69]

Nice gun.

 

[M'BOGO]

Beautiful flat top, enjoy in good health!