I had a couple of really nice Indian Head Pennies that I have wanted to do something with. So, I set them into the grips of my Bond Derringer. Was easy to do and looks really nice. They are mounted flush with the grip and really add a little old-west flair to my favorite pocket gun. Here are a couple of pics:
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KINGMAX
April 22, 2007, 05:44 PM
Looks good
No Quarter
April 22, 2007, 11:31 PM
Here they are on the gun:
Sylvan-Forge
April 23, 2007, 05:01 AM
Most excellent, No Quarter!
crankshop1000
April 23, 2007, 09:13 AM
Well thought out and well done.Chuck.
SaxonPig
April 23, 2007, 10:57 AM
Never made any from scratch but I've modified a few. Bought some stags for a Model 10 that came way too big and thick so I thinned them, fitted them, polished them and installed the S&W emblems. I am happy with the results.
Thank you gentlemen. I used an appropriately sized forstner bit to drill the hole. Used a dremel to do the fine tuning and then the miracle of JB Weld to secure it in the grip. Popped off a few heavy loads to make sure it would not jar anything loose. A 3/4" bit is a perfect press fit for an old coin like that. I am eying an old .50 silver piece to put in my single action sixgun grips - maybe even an old brothel token from Tombstone or something similar.
I have a few nice bits of turquiose and some silver wire that will find its way into something as well.
Those S&W grips are beautiful!
NQ
MICHAEL T
April 23, 2007, 01:16 PM
Be a rich man Use gold coins (smile) They look great Now you got me thinking dang you.
No Quarter
April 23, 2007, 05:27 PM
I'd LOVE to use a couple of $20 gold pieces, but they are a might spendy for me. I think I'll be relegated to silver at best for now. Still, I suppose that for the perfect West Texas BBQ gun, my Sheriff's model Vaquero COULD use a little dressing up with some gold in the grips...
Hmmmm, might have to hit the gold shop now.
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