SafarisAfrica
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| | 01/18/09 at 02:41 PM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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I had Andy Horvath build this replica. I used more contemporary sites. It is on a Colt New Frontier flat top 44 special. Grips will eventually be ivory and I am thinking of having it engraved. If the economy ever turns around.
Len
Andy Horvath is a fantastic pistol smith ask Taffin he has done numerous projects for me and my friends. Not only talented but fairly priced.
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albroswift
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| | 01/18/09 at 03:16 PM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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Nice. Whats the skin it's laying on?
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SafarisAfrica
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| | 01/18/09 at 05:43 PM | Reply with quote | #3 |
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One of the few things not covered in a skin its some sort of woven plant material photo album cover. I like natural skins and keep a fair supply of jumbo tanned for upholstery on hand for special projects
Len
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| | 01/18/09 at 09:06 PM | Reply with quote | #4 |
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Nice handgun,very nice
I had Mr Horvath work over a couple of Marlins,an 1894 FG .41 mag. and an 1894 CL 32-20.
One of my favorite features on the two were replacing the safties with saddle rings.
The triggers and actions are second to none.
I told him I was going to use the 32-20 for my small game hunting with Mtn .Curs and he got the trigger 2# on it.
The 32-20 was a basket case.
I bought it new and sent it back to Marlin , and it still wouldn't feed.
Now it is flawless.
I could go on and on about MR. Horvath.
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NO DAMN MAN KILLS ME AND LIVES
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| | 01/23/09 at 01:45 PM | Reply with quote | #5 |
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GREAT SIXGUN LEN!
THAT'LL MAKE A MAN JELOUS I'M HERE TO TELL YOU!
BEAUTIFUL WORK BY MR. HORVATH.
I DO NOT HAVE A HORVATH GUN YET BUT IS ON MY DREAM LIST.
LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT OF USED A CLEMENTS #5 GRIPFRAME.
I WOULD LIKE TO GET A BETTER LOOK AT THE #5 CYLINDER BASE PIN LATCH. LOOKS VERY GOOD.
WHAT A FINE GUN!
THANKS FOR SHOWING-- MADE MY DAY!
MB
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SafarisAfrica
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| | 01/23/09 at 07:20 PM | Reply with quote | #6 |
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I will post some more photos after I get a chance to take them. He altered a Bisley back strap I am not sure where he got it but it was definitely not Clements. He also fabricates parts as he needs them.
Len
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targetshootr
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| | 01/31/09 at 10:46 AM | Reply with quote | #7 |
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Gorgeous gun. Does it have a locking base pin latch? Andy did a #5 for me but I didn't think to ask for that. |
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| | 02/02/09 at 04:47 PM | Reply with quote | #9 |
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Pics would be great. I have a NF I may send to Andy for the same treatment. |
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SafarisAfrica
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SafarisAfrica
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I am also posting photos of a custom 29 Andy built as when I shared these photos with John Taffin he mentioned that the gun looks like one that was built for Keith so its relevant to this site. This was a surprise because it was built around specs I came up with I had no idea nor have I seen photos of Keith's gun. I guess great minds think alike?
Len
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What a sweet gun. When you say he could make Keiths sights, you mean the adjustible front sight?
I imagine he used the front strap and bought a Bisley backstrap and hammer.
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madbohemian
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| | 02/09/09 at 06:21 AM | Reply with quote | #14 |
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SAFARIS,
THE MORE I STUDY THE PICTURES OF YOUR #5 THE MORE APPRECIATION I GET FOR THE EFFORT AND TIME THAT WENT INTO BUILDING IT. ANDY IS A ARTIST. WHAT A FINE SIXGUN!
THAT HEAVY BARREL S&W LOOKS VERY GOOD. I WOULD BET IT HOLDS VERY STEADY ON TARGET.
IT IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE THAT WAS BUILT FOR KEITH BY BILL DAVIS OF THE CAKE DAVIS CO.. GUN NOTES SEPTEMBER 1977 "BULL BARREL TARGET S&Ws".
THANKS FOR THE PICS.
ALL THE BEST
MB
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| | 02/09/09 at 08:54 AM | Reply with quote | #15 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by SafarisAfrica
OK I will attach more photos But note the following.
1. I used a Colt New Frontier I am very happy with choice.
2. Most if not all NF have over sized throats.
3. We used a new cylinder in the 44 so Andy could line bore it and throat it properly.
4. We re chambered my old 44 cylinder for a 45 NF
5. Left over NF parts can be sold
6. Full action job.
7. I choose a Weigand front site with interchangeable blades.
8. Andy can knock off original Keith sites I preferred sites I could see and use
9. The back strap is a Bisley altered to fit the standard front strap.
The latch in image 2, I have not seen this before, is this unique to Andy's work or are there S/A revolvers that this is common to? |
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