.69 Underhammer is getting closer

[BS]

MSC has spring steel coils, on backorder.
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/04335659But they carry short coils 1/2 x .05 x 12" for $33
They also have it in 5/8" if you want to use some taper or shape....also on backorder.

 

[Norman Brooks]

I was thinking about making a new one. I could also make a part that goes behind the trigger guard that will support the spring, like some of the fancy under hammers.

 

[BS]

Norman that is funny, I was just looking at them yesterday to see how the were attached.

On the larger bores, they need some 'slope' up to the trigger guard. Heavy recoil will smash the trigger guard into the third finger. It hurts.

I have taped on some simple wedge designs to try. haven't found one that I like yet.

 

[Mark Herman]

Call Dèr Creek Products, they sell H&A parts.

 

[BS]

Deer Creek, that is who I was trying to remember, Thanks.

The decoration behind the trigger guard is called a "grip scroll".

 

[Norman Brooks]

Sent a inquiry off the Deer Creek Products, will see if they have the part. Thanks,

 

[JohnnieT]

I am looking forward to seeing this completed. That’s very nice machine work. I’ve always thought that underhammer guns were beautiful because of how simple and efficient they are.

 

[toot]

get er done!

 

[BS]

The mold drops a .686-.688 diameter.

A little big, but I have the .675 to make tapered cartridges with for the second shot, if ever needed. [scrap, reclaimed harder lead]