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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Kary on January 25, 2020, 09:28:02 PM

Title: Where to get German silver
Post by: Kary on January 25, 2020, 09:28:02 PM

All I need is a small sheet about 6"x6". Where is the best place to buy that at?

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Kary on January 25, 2020, 09:35:26 PM

Quote from: Kary on January 25, 2020, 09:28:02 PM

All I need is a small sheet about 6"x6". Where is the best place to buy that at?

I’m making an inlay... so along with my first question, a second one would be; how thick do I want it to be? Thanks for any input.

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: rickw on January 25, 2020, 09:57:16 PM

I'm not sure what gauge you need, but I think the best selection of German silver and brass is from a jeweler's supply like Thunderbird or Rio Grande.
Rick W

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Jerry on January 25, 2020, 10:06:33 PM

I have some sheet German silver. PM me if you’re interested. Thanks, Jerry

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Kary on January 26, 2020, 02:21:41 AM

Jerry ,
Did you get my PM?

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: David Rase on January 26, 2020, 02:47:20 AM

I have this piece of .040" I found the other day while recycling scrap brass.  .040" works good for inlays.  If you can use it, it is yours.  PM me if you want it?
David

(https://i.ibb.co/jvHnBTJ/IMG-5875.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5W2bt6K)

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Dphariss on January 27, 2020, 05:15:04 PM

If you want to use for the stuff, its not correct for most American firearms in the FL era, Rio Grande sells it.. It was known from the 14th c in Europe as Paktong coming from China where it originated.    I use sterling or fine silver for white metal.
Its actually a copper/zinc/nickle alloy.

Dan
https://www.riogrande.com/product/6-x-12-nickel-alloy-sheet-dead-soft/131116gp

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Lucky R A on January 28, 2020, 02:24:59 AM

     German silver is readily available from TOW or MBS as well as other muzzleloader building suppliers.  You won't find it any less expensive than Dave's offer..

Ron

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: Kary on January 28, 2020, 03:17:10 AM

Ron,
I agree that Mr. Rase’ offer is indeed a kind one... one that I did take him up on in a PM. Thanks to all who responded... and thanks Mr. Rase  for your kindness! I’ll pay it forward! ;)

Title: Re: Where to get German silver
Post by: David Rase on January 28, 2020, 07:12:38 AM

Kary,
The G.S. went out in today's mail.
David