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Rockingkj
10-30-2023, 11:06 PM
Got this little .31 at the gunshow this past weekend. Just finished putting a bit of engraving on it. Far from perfect but looks ok at a distance.
Winger Ed.
10-30-2023, 11:37 PM
That's cool.

Now you're ready to get into a crooked poker game in any smoke filled saloon.
cwtebay
10-31-2023, 01:50 AM
Awesome! Are the grips ivory or reproduction?

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Rockingkj
10-31-2023, 02:22 AM
Got this little .31 at the gunshow this past weekend. Just finished putting a bit of engraving on it. Far from perfect but looks ok at a distance.


Awesome! Are the grips ivory or reproduction?

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Repro. Maybe a new set of grips should be made.
Driver man
10-31-2023, 05:05 AM
looks pretty good to me.
Sasquatch-1
10-31-2023, 08:12 AM
I couldn't see any mistakes. Even when looking at the closeup pictures. Now all you need is one of those wrist rigs like James West wore in the Wild, Wild, West, TV show.
elmacgyver0
10-31-2023, 08:16 AM
They used to make conversion kits for those to turn them into .22 rimfire.
Very nice engraving by the way.
pietro
10-31-2023, 09:32 AM
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Very nice - me likey...... :awesome:
Rockingkj
10-31-2023, 10:36 AM
They used to make conversion kits for those to turn them into .22 rimfire.
Very nice engraving by the way.

A conversation kit would be dandy.
slim1836
10-31-2023, 01:16 PM
I couldn't see any mistakes. Even when looking at the closeup pictures. Now all you need is one of those wrist rigs like James West wore in the Wild, Wild, West, TV show.

That would make me want to acquire a pistol for it alone.

Very nice work on the engraving.

Slim
cwtebay
10-31-2023, 01:32 PM
Making reloadable 31 cases isn't all that difficult. I had a Sharps pepper box that was definitely fun to shoot with them in it. I also wish I had a wrist rig as seen in Django!
Wish I still had it so I could send it to you for engraving!

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Rockingkj
10-31-2023, 02:17 PM
This little pistol takes percussion cap. 8-10gr 3f and a .310 ball. Institutions say no patch. Have not shot it yet. Probably should before the next poker game.
cwtebay
10-31-2023, 02:30 PM
This little pistol takes percussion cap. 8-10gr 3f and a .310 ball. Institutions say no patch. Have not shot it yet. Probably should before the next poker game.Oh! I thought it was a tip up!

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Rockingkj
10-31-2023, 02:53 PM
Swings to the side to put a cap on.
Texas by God
10-31-2023, 04:02 PM
Nice work!
That’s similar to the Butler .22 Short Derringer I had long ago- but way fancier.


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alfadan
10-31-2023, 08:08 PM
Very nice!
schutzen-jager
11-01-2023, 07:08 AM
very nice - did you use a powered engraving tool ?
Rockingkj
11-01-2023, 10:31 AM
very nice - did you use a powered engraving tool ?
I don’t own an air graver so this is old fashioned hammer and chisel engraving with a bit of hand push line graver for shading. Learning more with each project.

Would love to have a GRS or Lindsay air graver but they are quite pricey.
BFJ
11-02-2023, 10:40 AM
Nice pocket pistol.
GregLaROCHE
11-03-2023, 03:23 AM
Beautiful engraving. I’ve often thought it would be nice to try it. Unfortunately, I already have too many projects going for now.
Swineherd
11-04-2023, 02:07 PM
A fellow on YouTube, goes by the name Uri Tuchman, has very interesting videos showing his engraving efforts. Worth a look to anyone interested in such things.

When I think of wrist rigs, I think of Travis Bickle in "Taxi Driver."
toot
11-05-2023, 07:42 AM
I rely like it. you got a nice score.