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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Long Ears on December 10, 2010, 04:03:28 AM

Title: Who makes these castings?
Post by: Long Ears on December 10, 2010, 04:03:28 AM

I acquired a brass butt plate casting with a H on the inside of the casting. Does anyone know who cast it. It is a very nice Lost Wax casting. I would like to purchase some more parts for my next build. Thanks, Bob

Title: Re: Who makes these castings?
Post by: Knob Mountain on December 10, 2010, 05:51:59 AM

I 'm not possitive but I would guess that it was made by Dru Hedgecock.

Title: Re: Who makes these castings?
Post by: Jim Chambers on December 10, 2010, 06:19:24 AM

Our York buttplate has a "H" inside a circle.  Actually, it is a J C back to back.  Could this be the buttplate you have?  If so we have plenty in stock.

Title: Re: Who makes these castings?
Post by: flehto on December 10, 2010, 04:01:38 PM

Presently building a Chambers' early Lancaster and the buttplate has an "H" on the inside....not an ordinary "H" because it has horizontal  "tails" on diagonal ends.....Fred

Title: Re: Who makes these castings?
Post by: keweenaw on December 10, 2010, 05:19:42 PM

Dru's stuff is sand cast.  Your's sounds like one of Jim's.

Title: Re: Who makes these castings?
Post by: Long Ears on December 10, 2010, 08:10:02 PM

Wow, you all nailed it! After further review and comparison it is the sam "H" from one of Jim's kits. Thanks to all. I will call Barbie and get another one on the way. Bob