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Francis C. Allan · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:59 pm Post subject: T-26 grip restoration

Some time ago I purchased a junk T-26 that had been partially stripped for parts. It is a Nagoya-marked re-work so it is a pretty interesting revolver even in only fair condition. Don Schlickman was able to supply all of the metal missing parts, but the grips were a problem. Luckily a friend came through with damaged pair of serrated grips.

The right grip was OK, but the complicated left grip had a lot of rot damage on the interior surface and on the bottom. That area literally felt wet to the touch and crumbled when handled. I decided to do a somewhat drastic amount of surgery. I cut out the rotted area and replaced it with a hand-carved walnut insert. It took many hours and an enormous amount of patience, but came out pretty well. The pictures tell it all.

Frank

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type-14 · Joined: May 02 2006 Posts: 206 Location: Florida Panhandle

Frank, that is pure magic how you were able to retore that grip!! You did an outstanding job.

gwsiii · Joined: Aug 21 2003 Posts: 2240 Location: Hayden, AL

Wow Frank, that looks great, can I send you a stock? Trey
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Francis C. Allan · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:52 am Post subject: T-26 grips

Thanks guys. It was a surprising amount of work, but was worth it in the end.

I am still working on my Siamese Mauser carbine stock. That may take forever! No more stocks - sorry!

Frank
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Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225