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Offline wvmtnman

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RE Davis Goulcher
« on: February 07, 2023, 01:03:48 AM »
Does anyone have any experience using the Davis Goulcher lock?  I was wondering how the cast engraving looks.  Any close up pictures of how it looks, once finished would be appreciated!
        Thanks, Brian
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Offline T*O*F

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Re: RE Davis Goulcher
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2023, 01:29:30 AM »
It's the luck of the draw.  Depends on the casting and how much clean up is required.
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Offline Scota4570

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Re: RE Davis Goulcher
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2023, 01:55:53 AM »
I used one.  The sand blasting/ casting  was so heavy and rough that the markings were only partly illegible.  I belt sanded the plate to remove them.

Offline Bob Roller

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Re: RE Davis Goulcher
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2023, 06:34:25 PM »
Low end mould making using low quality masters and MAYBE hoping for high end parts. >:(.
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Re: RE Davis Goulcher
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2023, 01:02:01 AM »
I use them, very reliable. As for the engraving, it's okay, mostly I clean up the plate and re-engrave something else. For me, that's much more pleasurable and overall appearance of the finished rifle

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Re: RE Davis Goulcher
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2023, 08:10:45 PM »
In reference to casting quality, here are 2 Golchers on guns I recently finished.  The difference is obvious.  I believe they came from 2 different molds, as the placement is slightly different.





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