150 yr. old "Outlaw Mule"

[45D]

Here's more unseen everyday things
This shows an actual "defined" hand "track" in the hand slot (chimney) -

Here's first gen parts. Notice the bolt spring is narrower than the trigger spring and how thin the left bolt arm is.

And here is the arbor wedge slot. The forward end has no angle like our Italian friends offer.

Mike

 

[hrt4me]

Well honestly, I do an extensive tuning service so if both cyls are available, I can check the viability of making it a true "convertible".
Considering it will be a shooter, I would definitely go with the Outlaw Mule service. It's $225.00 . The Rented Mule is $200.00.

Mike

actually, the timing seems good with the conversion cylinder, but now no longer with the original percussion cylinder...

the biggest issue is there is no half cock on the original hammer... if I hold the hammer in the appropriate position, then everything else functions properly, and I can rotate the cylinder to load and unload properly...

 

[45D]

actually, the timing seems good with the conversion cylinder, but now no longer with the original percussion cylinder...

the biggest issue is there is no half cock on the original hammer... if I hold the hammer in the appropriate position, then everything else functions properly, and I can rotate the cylinder to load and unload properly...

Ahhh!! Well in that case possibly a new notch cut or a new hammer. No matter what, the timing will more than likely change with the bolt block in place. It keeps the bolt from having excess lateral play which makes for a very mechanically accurate action. A hammer change is a "start over" as far as timing goes but not the end of the world either . . . just an added expense.

Mike

 

[hrt4me]

Ahhh!! Well in that case possibly a new notch cut or a new hammer. No matter what, the timing will more than likely change with the bolt block in place. It keeps the bolt from having excess lateral play which makes for a very mechanically accurate action. A hammer change is a "start over" as far as timing goes but not the end of the world either . . . just an added expense.

Mike

Would you weld the hammer and cut a new notch ?

 

[45D]

Here's the "massaged" parts and "holier" frame as well as the new cylinder fitted.

Mike

 

[Pete453]

Very cool gun, Mike, thanks for sharing. Look at the forcing cone in that barrel, nothing like my uberti!
Mine has shown promise with conicals, but if I can't bring it to heel, maybe a barrel relining is in order.

 

[Colonial Boy]

A most informative thread, thanks Mike and all the others.

 

[45D]

All old (1st gen) parts with a new look!!

Mike

 

[45D]

Ready to go home -

Next stop, Turnbull!!

Mike

 

[Notchy Bob]

Beautiful work, Mike!

Mr. Turnbull does some marvelous things, but I'll have to say i like that revolver in your last post very much just as it is.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[45D]

Thanks Notchy Bob!! It's amazing how "purtyin' up" the "jewelry" really makes an ol gal look good!!!

Mike