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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: B.Barker on February 11, 2019, 11:43:52 PM

Title: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: B.Barker on February 11, 2019, 11:43:52 PM

I boiled and carded the trigger guard for the plain rifle I'm working on today. The grain really popped out on it so I thought I would get a photo and show folks the "grain" in wrought iron. No this is not how it will look when finished. Iron takes rusting different than steel does.
(https://i.ibb.co/Kz3drv7/DSCN3455.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tPWgJrc)

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: 45-110 on February 11, 2019, 11:50:42 PM

Looks beautiful, like Damascus. Hopefully the grain will still be apparent after you blue or brown it?

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: Stoner creek on February 11, 2019, 11:51:34 PM

I knew that was some good stuff. Looking good Brian.

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on February 12, 2019, 01:10:47 AM

 8) 8).... interesting,.... wrought iron is harder & harder to find,.... would like to see you make a butt-plate out of wrought,... great job,....!!!

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: smallpatch on February 12, 2019, 02:53:49 AM

Wrought iron and Damascus are two different things.

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: Robert Wolfe on February 12, 2019, 03:50:57 AM

The wrought looks nice but, it is the metal work on the guard that stands out to me.....

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: David R. Pennington on February 12, 2019, 04:39:31 AM

Quote from: Robert Wolfe on February 12, 2019, 03:50:57 AM

The wrought looks nice but, it is the metal work on the guard that stands out to me.....

Agreed. Show us the profile please.

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: BOB HILL on February 12, 2019, 03:12:38 PM

Fine looking forge work, Brian. Thanks for sharing it with us. I always enjoy seeing your work.
Bob

Title: Re: Wrought iron trigger guard
Post by: B.Barker on February 12, 2019, 11:43:49 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/XtX6VF3/DSCN3434.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KW6BmVL)