another oddity, though this one is 'modern'...

by cable, Monday, May 04, 2020, 20:27 (1424 days ago)
edited by cable, Monday, May 04, 2020, 20:31

an uncommon single action revolver in 44 magnum.

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it is a rather slender gun, with overall size closer to a colt than a ruger.

the smooth side plates are interesting....how do you take them off?

another oddity, though this one is 'modern'...

by Ken O'Neill, Tuesday, May 05, 2020, 14:34 (1423 days ago) @ cable

The Mikkenger. Take off the grip panels, and the answer will probably reveal itself.

that is it ! interesting and well finished gun.

by cable, Tuesday, May 05, 2020, 18:55 (1423 days ago) @ Ken O'Neill

Mikkenger Grizzly

I have never handled one! Heck, I don't think I've seen one!

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Thursday, May 07, 2020, 10:16 (1422 days ago) @ cable

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The Mad Bohemian is the resident expert on these

by cubrock, Thursday, May 07, 2020, 12:24 (1422 days ago) @ cable

He has a copy of the ultra rare reference book on them. He let me borrow it for a while and I read it cover to cover.

As a bit of trivia, Bill Grover really liked these revolvers and had several of them. I wound up with some of his Mikkengers several years ago, but they have since found new homes. He studied them as he wanted to make a "screwless" TLA revolver, but I have found no evidence that he ever made his own version.

had no idea Bill Grover liked these....Elmer Keith did

by cable, Saturday, May 09, 2020, 00:52 (1420 days ago) @ cubrock

I have a second one that I got years ago, from an estate. it is a tool room gun I think, but works perfect, super smooth action etc.

need to find someone to polish and blue the darn thing. got it really cheap.

David Fink Resoration. or Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gunworks

by Rob Leahy ⌂ @, Prescott, Arizona, Monday, May 11, 2020, 21:14 (1417 days ago) @ cable

David collaborates with Bobby and is less well known but equally competent. Very interesting .44 Harold! Maybe I can take you to lunch in late June or July? I hope to be up that way.

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that would be great ! would enjoy seeing you

by cable, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 12:42 (1417 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

:-)

I'll keep you posted.

by Rob Leahy ⌂ @, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 14:17 (1416 days ago) @ cable

they have to lift the 14 quarantine...

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