Help, need trigger guard.

[Johnny Tremain]

Dixie Gun Works

 

[deerstalkert]

another option if for some reason the very generous offer from Andy52 doesn't work out is the local high school or community college metal shop. a mid grade student could braze that for you in 20 minutes. 15 for set up, 2 for brazing, 3 for cooling down.

 

[andy52]

another option if for some reason the very generous offer from Andy52 doesn't work out is the local high school or community college metal shop. a mid grade student could braze that for you in 20 minutes. 15 for set up, 2 for brazing, 3 for cooling down.

You are correct pretty easy task, it's on its way to me and I'll post up a couple of photos of the job.

 

[deerstalkert]

You are correct pretty easy task, it's on its way to me and I'll post up a couple of photos of the job.

you the man!

 

[babstooge]

I have found a lot of old cva parts at Deer Creek products. They have rifle and pistol parts as well as traditions. those two companies parts are almost identical

 

[CyrusP]

That is a nice looking pistol (grip work sets it off) and glad it’s going to be fixed by a generous member. Pics upon return required.

 

[CyrusP]

BTW, if any member here ever requires a part to look like it was butchered by a moron with a Dremel and no patience, I volunteer my services.

 

[user 52142]

BTW, if any member here ever requires a part to look like it was butchered by a moron with a Dremel and no patience, I volunteer my services.

I resemble that remark

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I don't laugh out loud at a post very often, but CyrusP's comment did it! I can relate to that too.

 

[andy52]

Update on the trigger guard. Now that I have it in hand I don't think brazing is the right way to go with this. The metal is a bit less than 1/16 and would get way too hot to braze it would just melt away.
So I'm going to use a high temp silver solder that has a tensile strength of 70,000 lbs. I don't have to heat it to brazing temps to make it flow.

 

[user 52142]

Update on the trigger guard. Now that I have it in hand I don't think brazing is the right way to go with this. The metal is a bit less than 1/16 and would get way too hot to braze it would just melt away.
So I'm going to use a high temp silver solder that has a tensile strength of 70,000 lbs. I don't have to heat it to brazing temps to make it flow.

Thanks for the update ! I think the silver solder will do the job just fine.

 

[andy52]

Thanks for the update ! I think the silver solder will do the job just fine.

It will be much safer to use without damage to the guard.

 

[andy52]

It might be able to be brazed but you'd have to have a jeweler's micro torch which I don't, another tool added to the list..

 

[SDSmlf]

Thanks for the update ! I think the silver solder will do the job just fine.

Do you know anyone doing sand casting?

 

[user 52142]

Do you know anyone doing sand casting?

No sir, unfortunately I do not.
But I believe that andy52 will do a great job with the silver solder.

 

[andy52]

Do you know anyone doing sand casting?

No sir I don't. But I'm pretty sure the silver solder will work.

 

[Tn poor boy]

Braz it then use small leather do a old repair

 

[The Appalachian]

Thanks for the info. Would you have a pic and part number you could share ?

I apologize for missing your request. The guard I needed was for a CVA Kentucky, yours is a CVA Hawken, and the two different. But I would bet you could find something similar to what you need at MBS, they have a lot of trigger guards to look through.

This is the Classic English with acorn finial (TGP-400-B) that was a very close match to the original CVA Kentucky guard in loop size and overall shape, after I got it all polished up and pretty.

 

[user 52142]

I apologize for missing your request. The guard I needed was for a CVA Kentucky, yours is a CVA Hawken, and the two different. But I would bet you could find something similar to what you need at MBS, they have a lot of trigger guards to look through.

This is the Classic English with acorn finial (TGP-400-B) that was a very close match to the original CVA Kentucky guard in loop size and overall shape, after I got it all polished up and pretty.

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No worries my friend. I do appreciate the info and part number.
One of our great members, andy52 is repairing my original triggerguard for me.
Have a great evening
Bill

 

[andy52]

Not knowing how long the guard has been broken I put it in a soaking acetone Saturday to remove any oil that might be imbedded in the crack.
Tomorrow we'll see how the pieces match up. I don't want to disturb the crack to much because I'll use it as a "key" to align the pieces.