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I have an old 30-06 that was my Dad's, and it has the medallion missing from the center of the black cap on the end of the wrist grip..I remember the gun always being around,but I dont remember the specifics of what the medallion looked like,or if it even had it when he got it.I was wondering if any of you have any ideas for making one,or where to get one.A dime fits about right,and there is a small nail like spike in the brass cup that the medallion should go..
What make/model of rifle? got any pictures?
redhawk
How does the base of a 30-06 shell fit it?....you could make a custom one with a cartridge.
redhawk
It is an old sporterized Soringfield,so I don’t know if it is homemade,or boughten.I do like thw idea of a 30-06 base,it would be too small though..I will try to get a picture of what I mean.
I like the table!
OK...maybe you could mold a piece of colored plastic/metal to match the current diameter...then counter-sink to accept a 30-06 base. My grandfather made tie tacks out of rifle shells...he'd put a genuine real imitation diamond in the primer dimple.
Just throwing it out there.
And yes...i like the table too.
redhawk
Thanks for the advise..I once had a Model Six Remington pump that had the base of a case made in the bottom of the reciever .The factory did them that way,and used the case head that corresponded with the caliber of the rifle .Mine was in 270 Win.
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Originally Posted by Elroy
Maybe someone else will come up with a better idea.
Good luck with it...sounds like a fun little project.
redhawk
Another idea...check these out. See if something is the size you have...and might be something you'd be proud to display. Don't just settle for something you don't like though just cuz its the right size.
http://www.tombstonegrips.com/mm5/me...ode=Medallions
redhawk
Thank for the link redhawk..
Years ago it was fashionable to inlet a small compass in that location.
Numrich also sells some medallions.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/categor...ons/medallions
If you have a set of calipers, let us know what the exact size of the recess is.
It must be just a hair out of round,because I was coming up with .698"-.700",..I was getting 17.72mm,So I would say .700" is the size to buy.A dime fits the diameter nicely(just a hair tight,butI think it could be drove in),but there is an inner ring inside the cup that may preventAttachment 244408 it from fitting perfectly flush.
Use a file on the dime or medallion.
I thought about getting an old 1929 dime if I couldn't find something I liked,I realize saying it could be drove in was probably not the right term.I think a dime could be tapped in.I saw some nice medallions in those links,but the only ones that seem to be of the proper size are the Mercury dime one,and the Indian head penny one offered by Tombstone grips in the first link.I wouldn't pay $15 bucks for one plus an additional $15 for shipping,and also if I do end up using a dime I would want to choose the year..I have thought about making one from horn,and engraving it,but my artistic skills are not up to the task.Quote:
Originally Posted by Love Life
You can find any dime you want on EBay.
Thanks I buy a lot of stuff from Ebay,but never checked for a dime.I may also concider an Indian head penny in 1903,1906,or 1929 assuming they were produced in those years.According to Tombstone grips these pennies are.69"..
I just checked Ebay,and I can get a 1929 dime for cheap with free shipping,by 29 they had evidently went with the Lincoln dime,but I can get Indian head pennies in 03,or 06 for cheap as well..I will ponder which to get and place an order tommorow.
Just verify it’s a legit coin and not a reproduction medallion.
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I like to think outside the box...…...:bigsmyl2:
When I want an off-beat medallion, I cruise the jewelry counters of a few second-hand shops, looking for a perfectly round fashion accessory (cufflinks, tie tacks, earrings, etc) in the diameter I want/need.
Using a silver coin is another option - I used a US Indian Head Penny on a rifle in .250 Savage, that looks like it grew there.
I have also converted a woman's broach from one store into a grip cap for a knife I re-handled
https://i.imgur.com/DfnaZrol.jpg
Have you considered a jeweler, a brass, german silver or gold medallion with you dad's initials,or your own.
I did think about a jeweler a while back,but I guess I'm a little on the cheap side.lol. I ordered me a 1929 dime off Ebay for 3.95,and plan to use it for now.The gun does have a little area on the butt plate for initials, and E.F.M.is in it..I guess I will never know who E.F.M is.
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At least you've got the "E" on it already.... ;)
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Yea,but Elroy is just my sight name.In real life its C.W..If it just had the E,and the F I could claim it once belonged to Elmer Fudd,and it would be a rare collectors item because most of his guns didnt survive due to accidents such as smart alek rabbits blowing them up,and tying knots in them,and such. That Bugs sure is one waskley wabbit..LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by pietro
I got my dime today.I beveled the tails side to fit flush and epoxied it in.Attachment 244923Attachment 244924Attachment 244925