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Posted: 12/15/2013 11:11:47 AM EDT

1861 Colt Navy

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:13:08 AM EDT

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That's a wonderful gift
I'm sure you'd make a fine Son!

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:14:15 AM EDT

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Very, very nice!

What did you get your Mom?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:19:52 AM EDT

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A lead bullet mold.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:23:00 AM EDT

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haha so far a Benzomatic flexible lighter. She is a lot harder to shop for. I will probably take her out for a real nice dinner.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:28:23 AM EDT

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Tell us about the gun.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:31:40 AM EDT

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It's a CVA kit. .44 cal

Do you have any specific questions?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:33:56 AM EDT

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How long did it take to assemble?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:45:46 AM EDT

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I worked on it for a couple months. The initial assemble went pretty easy. Mostly just cleaning up the pieces and making sure everything functioned, at that point the most time consuming part was fitting the barrel. Probably the single most time consuming part was the grip. The most "difficult" part for me was the bluing. I have never done any kind of bluing work before and wasn't really sure what to expect. I used Brownells Oxpho blue. I think it came out pretty good. If I had to guess I would say there is somewhere between 40-50 hours.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:55:44 AM EDT

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I worked on it for a couple months. The initial assemble went pretty easy. Mostly just cleaning up the pieces and making sure everything functioned, at that point the most time consuming part was fitting the barrel. Probably the single most time consuming part was the grip. The most "difficult" part for me was the bluing. I have never done any kind of bluing work before and wasn't really sure what to expect. I used Brownells Oxpho blue. I think it came out pretty good. If I had to guess I would say there is somewhere between 40-50 hours.

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How long did it take to assemble?

I worked on it for a couple months. The initial assemble went pretty easy. Mostly just cleaning up the pieces and making sure everything functioned, at that point the most time consuming part was fitting the barrel. Probably the single most time consuming part was the grip. The most "difficult" part for me was the bluing. I have never done any kind of bluing work before and wasn't really sure what to expect. I used Brownells Oxpho blue. I think it came out pretty good. If I had to guess I would say there is somewhere between 40-50 hours.

That's really cool. I just did a quick google search and didn't find anything. Where did you get the kit from?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:58:10 AM EDT

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Awesome gift. Great work.

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:03:17 PM EDT

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Oxpho Blue is the bomb-

Pieta complete re-finish:

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:24:09 PM EDT

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That's really cool. I just did a quick google search and didn't find anything. Where did you get the kit from?

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How long did it take to assemble?

I worked on it for a couple months. The initial assemble went pretty easy. Mostly just cleaning up the pieces and making sure everything functioned, at that point the most time consuming part was fitting the barrel. Probably the single most time consuming part was the grip. The most "difficult" part for me was the bluing. I have never done any kind of bluing work before and wasn't really sure what to expect. I used Brownells Oxpho blue. I think it came out pretty good. If I had to guess I would say there is somewhere between 40-50 hours.

That's really cool. I just did a quick google search and didn't find anything. Where did you get the kit from?

My dad actually bought the kit probably 20 or so years go.

I think it was just one of those things that he thought would be fun, then took a look at the instructions and thought maybe later. I snagged it from him, and will surprise him with it! This is the kit. http://www.armslist.com/posts/2430008/bloomington-illinois-muzzle-loaders-for-sale--cva-1861-colt-navy-revolver-kit There are also new kits and parts from other manufactures. If you're thinking of one of these just be aware it cost me about the same, if not a little more for tools and supplies then a complete reproduction from uberti. But I think he will be surprised, and really like it!

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:26:48 PM EDT

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Looks awesome

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:51:16 PM EDT

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My dad actually bought the kit probably 20 or so years go.

I think it was just one of those things that he thought would be fun, then took a look at the instructions and thought maybe later. I snagged it from him, and will surprise him with it!

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That's just awesome.

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:52:59 PM EDT

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OK, that is just badass.

Posted: 12/15/2013 12:59:49 PM EDT

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Thanks guys.

I also ordered this case for it, in red felt, that I'm still waiting on.

Posted: 12/15/2013 1:02:18 PM EDT

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That's really cool good on you op and merry christmas

Posted: 12/15/2013 1:02:35 PM EDT

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My dad actually bought the kit probably 20 or so years go.

I think it was just one of those things that he thought would be fun, then took a look at the instructions and thought maybe later. I snagged it from him, and will surprise him with it! This is the kit. http://www.armslist.com/posts/2430008/bloomington-illinois-muzzle-loaders-for-sale--cva-1861-colt-navy-revolver-kit There are also new kits and parts from other manufactures. If you're thinking of one of these just be aware it cost me about the same, if not a little more for tools and supplies then a complete reproduction from uberti. But I think he will be surprised, and really like it!

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How long did it take to assemble?

I worked on it for a couple months. The initial assemble went pretty easy. Mostly just cleaning up the pieces and making sure everything functioned, at that point the most time consuming part was fitting the barrel. Probably the single most time consuming part was the grip. The most "difficult" part for me was the bluing. I have never done any kind of bluing work before and wasn't really sure what to expect. I used Brownells Oxpho blue. I think it came out pretty good. If I had to guess I would say there is somewhere between 40-50 hours.

That's really cool. I just did a quick google search and didn't find anything. Where did you get the kit from?

My dad actually bought the kit probably 20 or so years go.

I think it was just one of those things that he thought would be fun, then took a look at the instructions and thought maybe later. I snagged it from him, and will surprise him with it! This is the kit. http://www.armslist.com/posts/2430008/bloomington-illinois-muzzle-loaders-for-sale--cva-1861-colt-navy-revolver-kit There are also new kits and parts from other manufactures. If you're thinking of one of these just be aware it cost me about the same, if not a little more for tools and supplies then a complete reproduction from uberti. But I think he will be surprised, and really like it!

That's awesome, thanks. Seems like a cool project. I may have to look into it.