1851 Leech & Rigdon

[Stinky]

This is a Cimarron that I refinished. Didn't much care for the high-gloss black finish, so I gave it a more well-used look. The backstrap is a 3rd gen Colt London steel version. Grips, too, are Colt. I also have a non-engraved cylinder, which I suppose is more authentic, but I like the engraving! I'll finally be shooting this over the weekend (my first time shooting cap & ball). I was planning on doing a conversion to this one, but I'm going to try it out this way first... maybe I'll like it!

Not sure why I'm posting. Just thought I'd share. 

Anyway, here's a pic:

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Not sure why I'm posting. Just thought I'd share. 

Glad you did. I like it a lot. The L&R looks nice with that finish. Good work. Thanks for the pic.

[Fingers McGee]

Good lookin piece.  You've done what I've been thinking about.  Only I had thought to get the pistol defarbed then stamped as a CS Augusta model Rigdon & Ansley.  Thanks for sharin.

[Major 2]

I like the gun...but the folder also intrigues me...nice file work, unique lock and these panels are beautiful   

[Stinky]

Thanks for the comments!

Fingers, that sounds like a swell idea- it would be fantastic to have the correct stamps on it. If you ever build one like that please post pictures!

Major, that's a friction folder I recently made. Thanks for the compliment. The scales are buckeye burl (beautiful wood, when you can find the high-grade stuff). Here are some more pics (hope its OK to post them here)....

[Paladin UK]

Fer Stinky................

WOW!!
What a Boootiful knife!! Yer an absolute craftsman pard!!

Paladin (What lurvs that blade!!) UK

[Leo Tanner]

Beautiful gun an a beaut of a knife too. 

I always figgured my first C&B would turn out ta be a conversion project too, but after working with it, I'm going to leave it be.  They are definately special in the world of guns, each shot means a little more.  Happy shooting with that one Pard

[Major 2]

Thanks for the comments!

Fingers, that sounds like a swell idea- it would be fantastic to have the correct stamps on it. If you ever build one like that please post pictures!

Major, that's a friction folder I recently made. Thanks for the compliment. The scales are buckeye burl (beautiful wood, when you can find the high-grade stuff). Here are some more pics (hope its OK to post them here)....

OK ? oh my! ....that is drop dead gorgeous

Wood & file work is superb

In another thread, someone suggested a KNIFE Forum ...I'm all for it 
and your folder should be the Avatar lead photo ...

I WANT IT !

[Leo Tanner]

I saw that a day or so ago about a knife forum.  It seems natural for this place an a great idea.  I bet there's a lot of good stuff out there pards wear with their gear that would make our eyes pop.  Tips, hints, the whole nine.  Worth a mention to the Marshall or M'ette.

[St. George]

The 'Knife Forum' should be open tomorrow as a 'child board' under the 'Historical Society Forum'.

I'll try to find the different threads and consolidate them there.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Leo Tanner]

The 'Knife Forum' should be open tomorrow as a 'child board' under the 'Historical Society Forum'.

I'll try to find the different threads and consolidate them there.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

That's wonderful!  Lookin forward.

[Stinky]

Thanks for all the kindly words, ya'll..! I'm pretty excited about the friction folder- it was my first one (done a bunch of liner locks before though). I mainly do bowies and fighters. I'll post some pics in the new knife section. Thanks again for the nice words!