Steve Curtis Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I had a client today asking me to make a new stock for his 1859 pistol. I fixed his broken one and made a new stock anyways. I am going to talk him into putting the org. stock back on the pistol. The new stock will take away the value of the pistol. Birchbark, lawson56 and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Great replacement Steve,but like you say the old one keeps the pistol a unique antique. Great fix job also. Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I had a client today asking me to make a new stock for his 1859 pistol. I fixed his broken one and made a new stock anyways. I am going to talk him into putting the org. stock back on the pistol. The new stock will take away the value of the pistol. GEDC9408.JPG GEDC9411.JPG Your a real do it all Gordie.Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nicely done. Those are hand grips and the originals should be used. The replacements look great. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nice replacement but like you said I too would advise him to use the original Thanks form sharing Frank Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 The way I see it yes the original may add value, That's if it is the original.. could have been replaced before your client got it, the real value is in the workmanship , so if this was 1859 and you made the grip would it be any better. I think you did great job and it's an original. Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Fantastic Job Steve ,I agree with you. Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 You did good Steve !...Nice work ! Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Good job! Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I agree with "Turner". Do you really know those are original? Anyway, I would at least keep the old grips handy so if he sells the pistol, the buyer will have a choice. Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I took him the new grip today and we put it on his pistol and it fit perfect. He asked me to make another set. He wants to have my grips on the pistol so he can shoot the pistol a few times. He also told me the pistol is going in a shadow box, and is going to put the orginal grips in the case with the pistal. Made one happy client. Thank you all for the wonderful comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nice job! Just out of curiosity, why didn't you stain it? Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I didn't, I gave it to him not stained. The stained looking one is the org. grip. May have to make the other side then we will just clear coat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 That came out nice but he should keep or put the original one back on it. Jerry Steve Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 That looks great thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 It sure is nice to have a happy client, who will most likely be after more of your great work.. Beautiful job on the grip. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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