What’s the story with the OM 45

[Medicmike3762]

Hey guys had a fruitful trip to one of the local haunts today and found an old model 7 1/2 45 with matching 45 cap cylinder. ACP cylinder probably hasn't been shot gun has very slight muzzle wear. Overall really nice no box or papers. I know they only made them for 3 years but how many and what configuration? Also are factory convertible guns harder to find? I can't believe how light and nimble it feels in the hand for being g a 7 1/2 gun really excited about it!

Also in the same shop he had two cylinders laying on the table both were old model Hamilton Bowen cylinders that I guess lost there gun one in 380 ACP and the other was 38 super needless to say they are mine now also

 

[Ale-8(1)]

All I can say is I like mine!

 

[hittman]

Yes I think convertibles are harder to find.

4 5/8 barrel seems least common.

Made fewer OM 45s than the elusive 44 flattops.

What they asking for it?

You should own it.

 

[Medicmike3762]

It's in the back with the Bowen cylinders I will have it within the week!

 

[contender]

The OM .45 Blackhawks were only offered for approximately 3 years. There were (6) variations offered.
BKH-44 About 3280 made
BKH-45 About 9710 made
BKH-44X About 3680 made
BKH-45X About 5700 made
BKH-44B About 405 made
BKH-45B About 190 made

That totals about 22965 built.

 

[G2]

I bought mine with the Brass Bisley conversion, (2006) back when you didn't really see OM Bisleys.
It had a Clement's Bisley Hammer/Trigger. It was good but recently changed it out to a RW Super Fat Smack Bisley Hammer and his Bisley Trigger. Really nice parts and I really like the Hammer.
It gets shot just about every range trip. A family favorite.

 

[contender]

Nice OM .45 there G2. Who made the Bisley g/f?

 

[Ale-8(1)]

recently changed it out to a RW Super Fat Smack Bisley Hammer and his Bisley Trigger. Really nice parts and I really like the Hammer.

Just curious . . . does RW match-machine a hammer/trigger pair for good trigger pull?

 

[G2]

Nice OM .45 there G2. Who made the Bisley g/f?

Now you made me get one of my rarest Collectables ,,, the original packaging from QPR inc. Milt & Karen Morrison. The story goes that there were an estimated 20 Brass Bisleys cast from the tree that John Linebaugh owned. I think JL had QPR do the casting trying to figure out how to adjust/ fix the problems that were encountered. I have seen several of the 20 and each and every one had situations. These were not easy fixes and took some extensive fitting to make them work. I come up with the "20" from conversations had with Karen. FWIW

Just curious . . . does RW match-machine a hammer/trigger pair for good trigger pull?

I have no idea of his process.
I would say that his parts while spendy, they are accurate, precise, and the absolute best parts I have ever seen.

Do one job using RW and No Regrets.
Clements made some nice stuff, and I have several, but RW is even better. Fit & Finish.

 

[contender]

I kinda wondered if that g/f was a Qualite or not! Excellent!

And yes,, Ronnie's grip frames are of the best top quality you could ask for!