Need Gunsmith who works on old Colt revolvers

[Bob A]

Bought an old 1917 that had been reworked into Fitz configuration, but the original gunsmith didn't bob the hammer.
I posted in the "Gunsmith" area, got 130+ views, but only one response, referencing a gunsmith in AZ. I'd really prefer someone close to home, if any of y'all know of one.

 

[Bertfish]

Oh man I like that. But I can't help

 

[sxs]

So, what are you looking to do? Bob the hammer or redoing the trigger guard?

If the former, call Scott's Gunsmithing. Sharkey has done a lot of hammer bobbing jobs. He also does a fair amount of work on old Colts. Do be aware the shop is on summer hours ....only open Weds - Fri 10am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 5 pm.

 

[4g64loser]

Matt Ilko, Rogue Machine in fairfield pa. 240-674-5778

He also does very nice rust blue work.

 

[Bob A]

My plan is to get the hammer bobbed. Presumably the gunsmith will have to strip the pistol, at which time the guts can be examined for potential problems; though the action seems fine to me, one never knows what lurks within a 100 year old pistol.

I like the parkerised finish, the open trigger guard, and the blunt brutality that the pistol embodies. The original Fitzgerald design deliberately bobbed the hammer; the purpose of this gun is not target shooting, it's to get into action first and strike with sufficient force to stop a threat. 45acp would seem to fill the bill, and moon- or half-moon clips are the 1917 equivalent of speed loaders.

Thanks for the referrals; Scott's seems like an obvious choice, given my location.

 

[sxs]

My plan is to get the hammer bobbed. Presumably the gunsmith will have to strip the pistol, at which time the guts can be examined for potential problems; though the action seems fine to me, one never knows what lurks within a 100 year old pistol.

I like the parkerised finish, the open trigger guard, and the blunt brutality that the pistol embodies. The original Fitzgerald design deliberately bobbed the hammer; the purpose of this gun is not target shooting, it's to get into action first and strike with sufficient force to stop a threat. 45acp would seem to fill the bill, and moon- or half-moon clips are the 1917 equivalent of speed loaders.

Thanks for the referrals; Scott's seems like an obvious choice, given my location.

Scott's: 410 761 9815.

 

[Bob A]

Scott's: 410 761 9815.

Many thanks, sir.

 

[Atlasarmory]

Pretty sure any actual gunsmith would have no problem bobbing the hammer. May even be able to tackle the your self with a little research. Not aware of any other modifications necessary to compensate for the reduced mass of the hammer but again I don't know. I'm currently fumbling with the internals on 3 police positive revolvers and its pretty nerve racking. If your having or develop a timing issues you really want someone who knows colts.

 

[EarnestT]

I would recommend Hafer’s in Hagerstown they have a gunsmith and machinist on staff. I would trust them with any gunsmithing project.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Answer #1 ‐ Any moderately competent armorer can Bob a hammer spur. ( Unless springs have been major lightened , to where it was barely igniting already , the reduced mass is negligible. )

Answer #2 ‐ New Service specialists are literally a dying breed , and few are left .

 

[Bob A]

Scott's it is; just spoke with them, and I'm taking it in tomorrow, as I have a vet appt for my dog in that neck of the woods. Two birds, one trip.

 

[Bob A]

Followup. Scott's worked its metal magic.

 

[TI-tick]

Sweet!
Range report soon?

 

[sxs]

Followup. Scott's worked its metal magic.


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Glad it worked out well for you.

 

[teratos]

Followup. Scott's worked its metal magic.


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That looks great.