I have a client that wants me to cut a matched set of these guns. Have any of you cut one of these? If so how was the metal to cut? Specifically in the recoil shield area. Thanks:thinking:
As a general rule, carbon Steel Italian revolvers cut like butter. Pietta revolvers or parts made of stainless steel can be a real problem in my experience.
I once engraved the cylinders of two Pietta replica Remington cap & ball revolvers without the need to resharpen my graver.
I've found them to be a pleasure to cut also. Only one time I had to anneal a real case hardened hammer and a loading lever. You"ll know real quick when you get hold of case hardened parts.
Mtlctr, I have a heat treat furnace. Don't want to hijack thread, so quick answer is traditional method wih bone charcoal, wood, crucible and quench. Would be happy to explain my very limited knowledge on another thread.
Michael, that's neat to have a furnace for the work. I was curious only having done the basic heating , quenching, etc with a torch.
Wilson, please post pics of the finished product.:hammer: