how are the bores of bbl?

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Not notice that at first Dean. Yes. Usually that line hugs the lock plate a lot more. Typically by no more than roughly 1/4".

I'll post more pic's when I get the parts back, in the mean time I'm posting pic's of the trigger guard in a reply to Dean Roming

Sorry I don't have a camera that shows good detail but here are some pic's of the trigger guard. It looks like the guard was cut then the scroll was then welded to the guard, very nicely done and feels very natural when you shoulder the gun.Attachment 51666

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Attachment 51668

little customization for customers comfort

A little hard to tell, but that guard COULD be original. The engraving on the front and back certainly is. And there is no sign of the front screw hole being filled.

Interesting.
If they wanted a pistol grip, they should have ordered one.

I would say it is original and special order. I'd sure like to see the letter on that gun.






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Some years ago I owned a early four digit lifter that I bought from Ron Kirby and it had the same trigger guard bow. It was factory....

Dave, send us a copy of the letter on that gun, and maybe pictures. Thanks.

Bill always assumes that everyone has a letter for every gun they have owned.

Wouldnt that be nice.