rippin kid Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have an original Army Colt built in 1885. The left side of the handle in broken/ missing, about 1/2 of it is gone. I could just replace it but would rather have a skilled craftsmen repair the original. It's the old one piece handle. Know anyone who can handle the job? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 RK I hope you find someone to fix it , But I called around and no one had any wood that old . It is going to be very hard to find wood to "splice" in that will have the same grain texture . If I was to own it , I would replace with a new one , then haunt the gun shows and older gunsmiths shops to see if I could come up with an old stock to make one out of . You have a patteran to work from , and it can be done pretty much with hand tools . It will take some time to do , but it is doable . CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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