Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums Parker Restoration

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Unread 02-06-2021, 08:04 AM   #1
Member
Stan Hillis
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,095
Thanks: 4,143
Thanked 5,059 Times in 1,426 Posts

Default

Jeffrey, I have fixed two set of barrels in that way. I actually used a Dremel rotary tool with a very tiny diamond coated burr to enlarge the existing hole in the rib, carefully cutting on the side that would move the center of the hole in the direction it needs to be moved. I worked very slowly, of course, until it was centered, and the necessary diameter for the new bead, which, obviously, has to have a larger threaded shank. Note I did no drilling, but enlarged the hole to the correct diameter for tapping, by hand.

Both the replacement beads I bought were brass, but you may be able to find ones of German silver as well. With a bit of "aging" of the new bead it blends right in. IMHO, a replacement bead with a larger than standard shank is much less noticeable than an off center bead.

Best wishes.
Stan Hillis is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Stan Hillis For Your Post:
Unread 02-06-2021, 12:56 PM   #2
Member
jeffery c
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 344
Thanks: 183
Thanked 165 Times in 73 Posts

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stan Hillis View Post
Jeffrey, I have fixed two set of barrels in that way. I actually used a Dremel rotary tool with a very tiny diamond coated burr to enlarge the existing hole in the rib, carefully cutting on the side that would move the center of the hole in the direction it needs to be moved. I worked very slowly, of course, until it was centered, and the necessary diameter for the new bead, which, obviously, has to have a larger threaded shank. Note I did no drilling, but enlarged the hole to the correct diameter for tapping, by hand.

Both the replacement beads I bought were brass, but you may be able to find ones of German silver as well. With a bit of "aging" of the new bead it blends right in. IMHO, a replacement bead with a larger than standard shank is much less noticeable than an off center bead.

Best wishes.
Thanks Stan! Do the sights I linked to from Numrich resemble the ones you used? I was intending to use a press in vs threaded shank sight. Did you use a threaded sight?
jefferyconnor is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:07 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2025, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.