Work performed: Powers did all the metalwork on the gun, flat top rib, sights, cylinder, backstrap, hammer, basepin, and frame
Ivory grips carved by Paul Persinger
Engraved by Bert Edmonston
Colt Custom Python
"King of the serpents"
.357 Magnum
Colt single action revolvers
.44 Special
J. Powers Ruger Single 6 Sherrif’s Model
32-20WCF/327 Fed. Magnum
Started out as old model single six, converted from rimfire to centerfire.
Made 2-piece grip frame, one piece ivory, colt style topstrap, BP basepin retainer, 3” barrel, made cylinders with BP Bevels, finished in bone and wood case hardening, charcoal bluing and nitred parts.
Revolver - Ruger/Powers - Takedown -
25-20
Started out as old model single six, converted from rimfire to centerfire.
Made 2-piece grip frame, one piece ivory, colt style topstrap, BP basepin retainer, 3” barrel, made cylinders with BP Bevels, finished in bone and wood case hardening, charcoal bluing and nitred parts.
