1858 Birdshead Project

[GunClick Rick]

Finally got over here to see it again,awsome awsome grips Amin...Puuuuurrty!!!! Grip looks like it will help any recoil too.Boy that would make a nice stock for a 92,dang nice wood~

[Qball]

Absolutly stunning revolver there, sir.
Your work is outstanding and inspireing.
Thank you for shareing.

[Harley Starr]

I agree with Colter, dark blue would make a nice contrast. 

[amin ledbetter]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

I got the  loading lever modified with the detent in it. This set up locks the lever up in place and retains the cylinder pin. Here are some pics.

[Wolfgang]

Nice project 

[GunClick Rick]

Dang Amin,i'd be goin for a patent on that!That is gonna be one cools shooter..Bet ya ole Wolfy is droolin over that.You must have some dang good tools..

[amin ledbetter]

What I ain't got in my shop I got access to. A feller can't never have to many tools! Started shellacin the grips today! Changed the color of the grip a tad bit. I'll see what they turn out like. 

[robby reb]

Really NICE, please post more photos
Thanks for showing

[GunClick Rick]

Can't wait ta hear how she handles..

[Drayton Calhoun]

Like the birdshead better than mine, never thought about welding it. The change at the top of the gripframe not such a good idea on mine, it doesn't appear to have hurt, but makes the grip situation rough.

[Popa Kapoff]

Oh day was like the end of the Saprano's. That is one of the coolest belly guns. Please post some of the finished pics. How did you make those grips.

[Drayton Calhoun]

Cut, sand, fit, Cut, sand, fit. Mohogany. I made some simulated ivory out of polymer clay...didn't work out. Looked beautiful, but too soft, they flexed too much. I put another alignment pin in the frame.