UnderHammer

[Cyknife]

I had a mishap with my Woodsrunner build recently but after the tears dried up I realized an opportunity. I finally found a butt stock for my H&A underhammer action. Salvaging this marvelous piece of maple is a huge relief. I plan on all steel hardware...browned.

 

[harleysboss]

Nice save. I’ve got a couple UH rifles. That’s going to be sweet!

 

[wiscoaster]

Interesting project. Post more in-progress pics, if you can.

 

[kelvinator]

Very nice indeed.

 

[Cyknife]

I'll true up the "reciever" on surface grinder and re-tap the stock bolt to 3/8 fine. Then polish and match the wood to metal....photos after that.

 

[stubshaft]

Looking good!

 

[springfield art]

As someone who just found a minty .45 H&A Numrich UH Pistol, I applaud your project!

 

[gard72977]

Nice job!

 

[Cyknife]

Here's something like progress

 

[Cyknife]

Here's a question...are the hammer and trigger serviceable as received or do they require hardening?

Also the stock bolt is actually the shaft from an impact puller hammer... ought to hold up.

 

[Sylvester Pattie]

Talk about making a silk purse from a sow’s ear! I have an H&A under hammer that is great to shoot, but it is very “utilitarian”. No time was wasted on finishes or any type of ornamentation.
Please post a good full length photo when you are done.

 

[11Bravo]

I really like it, and I've been a fan of the H&A under hammers since the 70s.

 

[No Answers]

You have a very nice looking piece of wood. My UH stock is quite plain but I probably will never be motivated enough to replace it.

 

[Cliffdweller]

Wow yes nice piece of wood! I agree with all above would love to see an end of project pics/video. I own several underhammers (my fav) on the H&A action and only one has decent wood like that.

 

[smokepolehall]

That's a good save & great project for your Under-Hammer, sure looking good. I have 2 of them myself, both in .40 one with a 1:48 twist & one with a 1:24 Twist.

 

[Cyknife]

I got to find a .40 barrel for this project....

 

[smokepolehall]

I got to find a .40 barrel for this project....

I have only started to work up loads for both of mine. One is a prb & conical shooter. The other is a bullet/conical shooter. Had Hoyt make the bullet barrel & Colerain I got from Pecatonica supply.

 

[tallPercshooter]

The flash channel in the end of the breechplug looks awful small. Maybe just the photo.

 

[Cyknife]

The breech plug is still just a plug (as recieved)...

 

[smokepolehall]

My BP installed in my barrels are 5/8-18, my Coleraine barrel is 13/16" & my Hoyt barrel is 7/8 both 32" long.