Super Blackhawk out of the fire

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  1. Sep 28, 2012 #1
    Helix_FR

    Helix_FR Active Member

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    about a month ago I had a gentleman bring in his beloved Super Blackhawk old model that was very damaged in a house fire. His 1100 that he brought too was a total loss. Most was water and smoke damaged. It never got hot enough to change the temper of the steel but it was pitted and eroded throughout. Well after a week of constant work, its back to its close to original glory.
     

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  3. Sep 28, 2012 #2
    DixieLandMan

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    That cleaned up really nice. Nice looking pistol.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2012 #3
    ozo

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    Start with a good pistol.......:)
    Looks good now, I bet the owner was ecstatic.
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2012 #4
    ampaterry

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    I have a super blackhawk, and it does not have the cylinder flutes.
    I bought it back in the mid-60's -

    GREAT restoration!
    Man, I would CRY if mine went through that damage!
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2012 #5
    ampaterry

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    Never mind -
    I just noticed this was the .357 and not the .44
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2012 #6
    Double D

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    Nice job!
     
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  9. Sep 29, 2012 #7
    JLA

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    Top notch work Eric. Beautiful job!
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2012 #8
    Country101

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    If I remember correctly, it only has to heat up to about 400* to lose temper. Unless he is very sure, I would use caution. It wouldnt take long or necessarily have to have been very close to the flame to get to that temp.


    Very nice work though.
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2012 #9
    dad2thebone

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    I'll bet he was one happy guy. I just looked at one but it was 357 and i dont have a use for one. good job cleaning it up.
     
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    BETH

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    wow nice job
     
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    gvw3

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    I have a 44 mag Super Blackhawk and it has the cylinder flutes. Most of them don't.
     
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  14. Sep 29, 2012 #12
    Helix_FR

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    If it got above 300 the grips would char. The grips are original. Its mostly water and soot damage.
     
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  15. Sep 29, 2012 #13
    hunter29180

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    All I can say is you did a Outstanding Job!!
     
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  16. Sep 30, 2012 #14
    old semperfi

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    great job helix,and yes your right about temp.i had to do one of my own many years ago. old semperfi
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2012 #15
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    The short barreled revolvers of 5 1/2" have the fluted cylinders. They also have the smaller XR3-red grip frames with the round trigger guards. These smaller SBHs are seen more as "general packin' guns" and critter defense guns over the longer-barrel "hunting types".
     
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