New Revolver... hot off the work-bench

Michael Tinker Pearce said:

I made this cylinder a while back for one of my single actions... then never used it. Since the lockwork was already set I had to shorten the cylinder both front and rear to match up the locking slots on the cylinder with the lock. Rather than re-chamber it I decided to use .450 Adams. I reload .450 Adams for my Webley RIC and other antiques already, so why not?

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Are commercial loadings or new brass for the .450 Adams?

Genius.

It really is wonderful to see someone actually making things like this. Craftsmanship as it happens and unattached to a commercial venture.

I am curious - how do you go about choosing metals for the various parts? Things like cylinders and barrels that must contain pressures, I am sure there are standards, etc... And then you have the frame and bits that hold it all together, and the firing system parts.

You must have a great deal of fun. If I had time to learn and do, I'd try some simple thing.

Amazing job Sr. no doubt talented skills reside in your hands.

@Michael Tinker Pearce, that is awesome! I bet those internals aren't MIM.

Michael Tinker Pearce said:

Here ya go- subject to change, of course, like the roller I'll be adding to the tail of the hammer... Also the firing pin isn't installed in this picture.
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Thank you, the process of measuring the hand and the cylinder alignment makes me go cross eyed. The best I have been able to make is a slam fired single shot 22 with using a simple bolt and notching it to engage the trigger. Great work

Every time I see one of your threads, it makes me think "remarkable, what ability". Some, certainly, is natural talent, but there's a lot of work behind attaining the ability you display. Thank you for sharing it with us.