Got my engraved sideplates - finally!

[Dirty Brass]

It was a 5 week wait [that seemed like 25], but I finally got my sideplates back from a friend that does engraving. I think they turned out great. You be the judge - I posted a pic. Spent part of today stripping the wood on the 45/60 and redoing it. I may tackle the 45/75 too since it turned out pretty nice. Uberti does put some nice wood on these rifles, but it takes some doing to strip em' down!

Anyhow, I'm a happy camper once again. All the reformed brass turned out great - the sideplates look great - the wood looks great - I reckon I better watch out for lightening tonight - I'm gonna pay for all this somehow! (chuckle)

If you click the pic it will enlarge, but it's large, so use discretion if you have dial-up.

[Colonel Buckshot]

very nice

[OKDEE]

Hey now!  That's pretty cool!   

You'll know it's yours, for sure!

Oklahoma Dee

[Grizzly Adams]

I like it!   Make sure you post pics of the refinished wood as well.  Nice project!

[Black Powder]

Very precise workmanship.  Congrats.  I second the request for pics of the refinished wood.

BP

[Dirty Brass]

Thanks guys. Here is one pic of the refinished wood. More can be seen at the link below.




http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj275/brassmagnet/1876%20Winchester/