Monday, May 18, 2009

Useful dfariswheel posts, part I

If you care about colts (and who doesn't!) it's a good idea to combine google with "dfariswheel" and read the results (or "dfariswheel colt" "dfariswheel python" etc).  He's a very good retired colt gunsmith, with high standards in terms of The Right Way to do things.

Must read

Great post on Colt revolver timing checks:
Great posting on how to identify the period of different python grips:

General

Dealing with leading:
Minimal screwdriver set for colt work:
Who to have work on Colts:


Finishing
Awesome post on the "world's best wood finish:
Has my gun been reblued:
Colt will restamp some parts:
How to deal with rust:
Touching up a stainless finish:
Removing nickel plate:
Plum-colored parts are not necessarily from reblue:
How to store guns long term:

Gunsmithing

Putting dots on front sights:
Where to buy colt parts:

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