Source for brass or steel triggerguard

[hunman55]

In the new issue of Guns of the Old West, there is an article by Mike Beliveau. In  it, there is a 45-70 Handi with a brass trigger guard fitted by Mike from one he got from DGW. Looks great. You cut off the plastic guard and mount the brass guard over it with a screw into the lower receiver and the rear screw into
the stock. It would take some fitting and you would drill and tap one hole in the lower receiver. This brass guard, by the way, is like the ones on the Kentucky and Pennsylvania and Hawken type rifles and could be easily modified to fit the Handi. These also come in steel and could be browned or blued. What's not to like? This would look good on the Buffalo Classic. I think  I'll try it. Hunman55

[quickdtoo]

Not a bad idea, traditional trigger guards aren't all that expensive!! Track has an extensive list of trigger guards available, I think the Hawken style with the tab on the front end would be a good one to try, they even have some in silver!!

Thanks for the idea!!

Tim

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[LaOtto222]

Hmmm - A brass one would look pretty good with the gold trigger I have

[kevinsmith5]

Had actually thought about trying the same thing. I have a Moyers steel guard and fore end bracket that canon6 gave me (he was tired of messing with them) that I have spent a lot of quality time grinding, polishing, and trying to fit.  The fore end was easy, guard slightly different story. Still have to figure out what to do about the small gap at rea of guard.  Was planning to case harden after I got fitted.  Might have to look at a hawken for guard instead. 

Anyone know where I could find a pic of the handi with one mounted like this?  Tried the magazines site, but no joy.

[hunman55]

This article was in the fall issue of Guns of the Old West. Walmart has them sometimes and also the chain book stores. If I had a picture to send you I would. Hunman55

[kevinsmith5]

UGGG. I'll try BAM first.  I only go to Wally World in desperation.