I bought 9 1/2 Single Six that had been "rode hard and put away wet". I decided that since it was in such bad shape already, to make it a project. I have had it stripped, engraved, reblued, and am working on custom grips. The problem is the alloy grip frame and the ejector rod housing. They are anodized alloy, can't be blued, and my gunsmith doesn't think he can buff them to a satin alloy finish. I'm not really interested in sending them someplace to be re-anodized. One guy recommended low pressure bead blasting. Any suggestions?
Restoration help
- Thread starter bigedd
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Why not find a steel frame EJRH and replace the alloy one's??
Just a thought!
Terry
Just a thought!
Terry
flatgate
Hawkeye
bigedd said:
The last time I bought one it was from that Firearms Company up in New England. SR&Co.
Try Brownells or Midway for parts, as well. Steel grip frames exist, too.
The shorter barreled Super Blackhawks have steel XR3-RED sized grip frames. The New Vaqueros and the new .44 Special Flattops have steel XR-3 grip frames.
Need parts nomenclature assistance? One click away via Bill Hamm's article posted over at GunBlast.com The link is HERE
flatgate
Olsherm
Blackhawk
I bought one from Ruger not long ago and put it on my new model single six.Fit great.
