♪ Jeremiah had a Bulldog ♪

by FOG, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 14:54 (4210 days ago)
edited by FOG, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 16:02

Now I have one!

This a 'Stratford-era' gun. I've never actually handled or looked at one up close, and I have to say, it's a lot better made than I would have credited it from most of the reading I've done.

I'm anxious to test fire it, but I think I'll take Lee Martin's advice on the Single Actions forum, and wait to shoot it until I can get some real Goodyear grips for it.

I also want to paint the visible portion of the front sight blade flat black. It shows up 'OK' as-is, but just indoors; outside, I think it needs to be black, and it will be as soon as I can pick up some paint.

On that score, I'm thinking Rustoleum. Even a small can would be a 'Lifetime Supply', but I can't find Testor's model paint anywhere these days, plus the last time it wasn't very flat but had become somewhat shiny.

I found the Gold Dots at the LGS where I picked up the gun, and I think I'll get some standard-pressure Buffalo Bore full-wadcutters for it, probably from Midway.

Condition-wise, it has a few very minor dings and handling marks, but mechanically it's like new; the previous owner said he only fired it about 30 rounds, and I believe him; I am very glad to have it.

Bonus Track! Joy To The World - Three Dog Night

(SPG Edit)

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