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Offline wganz

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Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« on: July 30, 2009, 04:23:04 AM »
My next project gun is going to be a "Sheriff's Model Remmie" with a 3.5" barrel. Was wondering if anyone had ever seen an 1858 with a Birds Head grip? PIX or links would be appreciated.
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 06:47:03 AM »
I've seen them, but they are hand made modifications requiring cutting, welding and finishing.  Look in SCORRS, there's a photograph section with lots of photos submitted.  There should be a bird's head in there somewhere.

http://www.scorrs.org/

I looked there and didn't see one offhand, but it is a site worh perusing if you're into Remingtons.
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 01:43:41 PM »
Flint - thanks for posting this link - I never knew about this site!  I checked it out and now have it "bookmarked".  I love Remingtons - I have a '58 Navy and really enjoyed the photos on this site to see what others have.  There's a multitude of neat sites out there - it's just a case of finding them.  Thanks very much for sharing this one!
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 07:26:49 PM »
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2009, 06:41:24 AM »
I've "birdsheaded" a couple of them, it's a very easy hacksaw and file job. I think it greatly improves the grip.
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2009, 07:43:16 AM »
Do you have pix of any of these?  :)


ETA: preferably with one with the grips off.    ;D
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Re: Bird's Head grip on a Remmie 1858?
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 05:01:49 AM »
Sorry, but no, I traded those guns off and never thought of taking photos.
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