Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I recently picked up a pair of 7 1/2" ROAs. Being a persnickity old phart I can never leave anything alone so they are about to undergo a total overhaul. Parts for ROAs have become virtually unobtainable so this article would be a little different than the ones I usually write. It would be more about ideas since I would not be able to recommend specific parts replacement. As the photo shows I have already broken down one gun and am getting ready to dismantle the second. Is there any interest in a Chronicle article on ROAs? If I have to photograph the process it will take about ten times as long than if I just go out in the garage and start sawing and hammering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 YES!! I'm pretty sure quite a few ROA owners would be interested, Larsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 YES. Your articles are one of the few reasons I bother to download the Chronicle. I have two that I picked up over the last year. Both are blued with fixed sights. One is a 7.5" barrel and the other is a 5.5" barrel. Trying to decide if I want to shoot them or sell them. Your article would be of immense help in deciding if I want to invest the time. Especially when it came to obtaining things like replacement springs, different rams for reduced charges, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yes Larsen I would be very interested in such an article plus like I mentioned before I have an idea for a product I would like to discuss with you sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yep, lotsa interest in an ROA article. I save all your articles on my computer, and reference them frequently. Thanks --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'll look forward to seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hells Yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hells Yes!! My same thoughts.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Most definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well then that means my mods will take a while longer than I had planned and I won't get to shoot them as soon as I had hoped. I'll start taking pictures of the takedown of the second gun and take photos of what I am doing with the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well then that means my mods will take a while longer than I had planned and I won't get to shoot them as soon as I had hoped. I'll start taking pictures of the takedown of the second gun and take photos of what I am doing with the guns. We want complete detailed information...You had nothing else to do, did you?? Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks larsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Well then that means my mods will take a while longer than I had planned and I won't get to shoot them as soon as I had hoped. I'll start taking pictures of the takedown of the second gun and take photos of what I am doing with the guns. You can shoot mine while you work on yours, as long as it's not at Eldarado 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Curious, if you don't mind giving us a preview... What are you planning to do to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Curious, if you don't mind giving us a preview... What are you planning to do to them? Look at the barrel in the photo. See that black mark? It won't be there for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Please do! I have also recently purchased two 7 1/2" relatively new ROA's. I would love to read your write up shortening the barrels. Especially if you are keeping the reloading arm. I am on the fence to send mine off to be shortened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 I will fully discuss the pros and cons of shortening the barrels in the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I will fully discuss the pros and cons of shortening the barrels in the article. Wish I could extend my barrels............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I don't have ROAs but wish I did.I like to read what ever you write.I have some 1858 SS that I like very much.They are 5 1/2" barrels that may get cut someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 We want complete detailed information...You had nothing else to do, did you?? Texas Lizard There's not a Mrs. Pettifogger so he's probably got lots of spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Hey, Larsen E.,,,,, Might I suggest, move that black mark some closer to the breach end?? You know, any barrel more than 3 1/2 inches long is just excess weight. Dovetail in a nice front sight, throw in the Belt Mountain "Quick Change" base pin kit and yer DONE!! See!! I can be really helpful in the Morning when I'm Perky!! Coffinmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Hey, Larsen E.,,,,, Might I suggest, move that black mark some closer to the breach end?? You know, any barrel more than 3 1/2 inches long is just excess weight. Dovetail in a nice front sight, throw in the Belt Mountain "Quick Change" base pin kit and yer DONE!! See!! I can be really helpful in the Morning when I'm Perky!! Coffinmaker Then I guess it's a good thing it isn't afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingers McGee Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 While the ROAs that I have are for investment purposes only; I would be very interested in the articles. Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 One of a pair of 7 1/2's Boomstick cut down for me. 5 1/2" barrel lowered hammer shortened rammer brazed solid brass front site Eagle Gunfighter grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarillo Rattler Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 This coming article just feeds the disease and the only known CURE is 5 1/2" barrel blues Any Pards know of a Doc or Apothacary that has the CURE? Amarillo Rattler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Gunbroker, GunsAmerica and prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Looking forward to the article. Boomstick has my set of stainless 7 1/2's currently. Cutting down the barrels, turning down the hammers and working his magic. Should end up like Yusta B's pic above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 There's not a Mrs. Pettifogger so he's probably got lots of spare time. Maybe we should find him a mate.....A rich one.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks for all the articles you do and look forward to this one. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I have two 5 1/2" blue ROAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I will fully discuss the pros and cons of shortening the barrels in the article. That would be great. I think having 5 1/2" barrels like my vaqueros would be great. But, I'm no gunsmith. The extent of my gunsmithing is knowing that a file is not needed to clean the weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarillo Rattler Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I have two 5 1/2" blue ROAs Blackey, PM sent. Amarillo Rattler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Larsen, I am building a library of your articles, so you know what my thoughts are on the subject. Continue on sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Is there any interest in a Chronicle article on ROAs? In the immortal words of Warren Oates, "Why NOT!?" :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hey Coffinmaker, took many weeks but two of these arrived today. Now I can officially start. No more teasers, it's time to go to work. I suspect this will come out several months from now. I'll try to post a notice when I find out which month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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