Simmons Barrels

[John Truitt]

Was there any talk that they would be making barrels for frame sizes other than O frames?

[C grade]

John
Yes. They intend to respond to demand moving to 1 then up.
David

[John Truitt]

Mr. Dwyer,
Thank you. I dont know how to do that fancy thank you and all.

You are right. I spoke to Mr. Wright at Simmons and they intend to tool up for several different frame sizes. They need a commentment of 5 per frame size (hammerless is obviously different than hammer) in order to proceed with manufacture in that size.

I am number two on a list for #1 frame hammer barrels.

Hopefully this will all work out in everyones best interest.

Thanks again,
John

[Bindlestiff]

Is it only frame size?

I would buy a #2 set but its would be for a very early lifter. Do you think its 5 per frame size or would it be 5 for #2 "check hook" and 5 for #2 "early style" and ... etc?

If its just the frame size, maybe I should get on the list for #2 frame; but I suspect they will run me off with an old lifter (ser # < 5000).

[John Truitt]

Mr. Lewis,

It appears to be frame size and action type. ie: #1 frame top lever, etc.
I am only assuming, and you know what happens when people assume.

Mr. Wright said it takes the cost of 5 sets for him to get tooled up and start producing.

[Bill Murphy]

I would like some help when they get to #7 frame hammer guns. I only need one or two sets. I might as well put the "For Sale" sign out front if Simmons follows through with this thing. It reminds me of the year I decided to spend a week at the loader reloading ounce and a quarter pigeon loads. At the end of the week, I realized I would have to sell the house to pay for that many pigeons. I'll never have to load those again.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

If its just the frame size, maybe I should get on the list for #2 frame; but I suspect they will run me off with an old lifter (ser # < 5000).

Robin, Robin.... Think Teague. For that price Teague is the only thing that makes any sense for that wonderful Parker. If it were mine I would not hesitate - but it isn't mine so all I can do is harass you publicly.