Author Topic: Where to get a B-78 Grip Cap? (Read 554 times)

Riverside · « **on:** March 13, 2005, 10:02:36 AM »

I recently got a B-78 that has had the grip cap replaced with a poorly fitting substitute. Does anyone know where I might find the correct replacement? Not just the metal insert, but the whole cap. I have tried Numerich, Midwest Gun Works, and Western Gun Parts with no success.

Thanks

Bric · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2005, 10:58:49 AM »

Give Brownell's a try. I'm surprised none of those you tried had that item. If you don'th ave a catalog let me know and I'll try to get you a part # if they have them.

Brian

PeterF. · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2005, 03:29:48 PM »

Browning's web site says you should be able to get parts for the B-78 at Chatham's, 1503 C.R. 2217, Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861, Phone: 903-928-2400. Also, here's a link to a parts diagram & list: http://gunsmith.ws/Diagrams/Browning/b-78.htm

PeterF. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2005, 03:32:21 PM »

Sorry; that should be gunsmiths, with an "s"

Riverside · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2005, 10:34:10 AM »

Thanks for the replies. I called Chatham's. The gentleman there said that "they don't exist on this earth". I guess I will have to fit a generic grip cap unless I get lucky and stumble across one somewhere.

Bric · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2005, 11:05:49 AM »

Brownell's has them in the catalog.

Web quick find schematic #377

#149-001-190 B3474819 Grip cap $22.14
#149-001-191 B3474820 Grip Cap Screw $3.16

Call them and see if they can do something for ya....

Brian

Riverside · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2005, 05:02:34 PM »

Thanks Brian. I was considering this one. It is for the 1885 BPCR. A little bigger though, and color case hardened steel instead of plastic. I may try one of these if I can't find anything that fits better.