FWB Rogers & Spencer vs Ruger Old Army

[AbitNutz]

I've done (actually had done) quite a but of work on my 5-1/2" SS ROA. Action job, Lee's springs, barrel face trued, forcing cone opened up, cylinders deepened, Ampco nipples, blind screw faux ivory grips, Banana river ram. I think that's all.

My only regret is that I was never able to find a SS ROA, 5-1/2" with adjustable sights.

My curiosity is getting the best of me. I read now and then about the elusive Feinwerkbau NO2 Rogers & Spencer replica. I've never seen one and I can't seem to find any actually for sale in the U.S. All I have seen mention is the catastrophic price....anywhere from $1500 to $2,300.
Are they EXACT copies of the Rogers & Spencer or have they made improvements beyond metallurgy and workmanship?


Does anyone have one? Are they really that good? Does anyone know where there's one available that would let a fool and his money part?

 

[Mike OTDP]

In order...

Yes, I own one.

Yes, they really are that good. If you walk down the firing line at the World Championship next month, you'll find the FWB R&S and Hege Remington dominate. They aren't "improved", just manufactured with exquisite precision.

If you want to buy one, I suggest calling Neal Stepp at International Shooter's Service. http://www.iss-internationalshootersservice.com/ Call him...He carries the guns, or at least can get them.

Or Brenzovich Firearms at http://www.brenzovich.com/feinwerkbau.htm

Given the current exchange rate, I'd expect to pay around $1800.

 

[arcticap]

I've done (actually had done) quite a but of work on my 5-1/2" SS ROA....Banana river ram.

I hadn't heard of the Banana River ram before so I looked it up and learned that it's a custom-built rammer extension.

http://www.bananariveroutfitters.com/

 

[AbitNutz]

I had Banana River make two. One for reduced loads and one normal length. I just liked the way they look. Heck, they're cheap enough.

 

[Hellgate]

You might want to post a "wanted" ad on the N-SSA bulletin board classifieds. I have bought a couple guns from Skirmishers and so far, they've all been honest.

www.n-ssa.org/phpbb/