bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 .....a new project. I have a Uberti 1866 Yellowboy 45LC coming that is a pretty lever action. I am so pleased with my Uberti Cattleman SS 45LC, I decided the rifle needed an off spring of sort. Some if you might have remembered my 1911 Colt Govt gold plating I did... Well here I go again. I was going to brass plate certain parts of the pistol in a similar way you see the harden steel models. But brass unless you coat or wax it, tarnishes. But gold is more forgiving and easier to care for. It also adheres to more metal with less effort. It will plate directly with nickel, brass and copper and with some short etching, stainless steel too. After 3-4 hours of Flitzing and polishing the stainless to almost mirror shine, I did some plating. I did the hammer, trigger guard, back strap, ejector rod, spring, cylinder rid and all screws. What we end up with is a nice twist on stainless Cattleman. I also have a bunch of brand new authentic snap caps hand made by a Vet that are made to spec. They have copper bullets so I gold plated a set of 6 seen in last photo. Was fun to do. Sorry for the glared shots. Hard to get photos of the gold. Looks much better in person. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBecwithFn7 296 Posted August 17, 2015 .....a new project. I have a Uberti 1866 Yellowboy 45LC coming that is a pretty lever action. I am so pleased with my Uberti Cattleman SS 45LC, I decided the rifle needed an off spring of sort. Some if you might have remembered my 1911 Colt Govt gold plating I did... Well here I go again. I was going to brass plate certain parts of the pistol in a similar way you see the harden steel models. But brass unless you coat or wax it, tarnishes. But gold is more forgiving and easier to care for. It also adheres to more metal with less effort. It will plate directly with nickel, brass and copper and with some short etching, stainless steel too. After 3-4 hours of Flitzing and polishing the stainless to almost mirror shine, I did some plating. I did the hammer, trigger guard, back strap, ejector rod, spring, cylinder rid and all screws. What we end up with is a nice twist on stainless Cattleman. I also have a bunch of brand new authentic snap caps hand made by a Vet that are made to spec. They have copper bullets so I gold plated a set of 6 seen in last photo. Was fun to do. Sorry for the glared shots. Hard to get photos of the gold. Looks much better in person. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatal I see you have that same "giant sized mouse pad" I have... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 I see you have that same "giant sized mouse pad" I have... Lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,662 Posted August 17, 2015 That's sharp as hell brother! Well Done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 That's sharp as hell brother! Well Done!! Danke! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 17, 2015 Next step - diamond plating... Bling Bling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 Next step - diamond plating... Bling Bling! Nah, wanted to simulate the brass frame type shooters. Not make it a pimp gun lol.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted August 17, 2015 Nah, wanted to simulate the brass frame type shooters. Not make it a pimp gun lol.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wrong gun anyway. You need a DE 50 for a pimp gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted August 17, 2015 Nah, wanted to simulate the brass frame type shooters. You succeeded admirably. Nice complement to your Yellowboy. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 Wrong gun anyway. You need a DE 50 for a pimp gun. Not if I was a pimp in the old west...lol. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 You succeeded admirably. Nice complement to your Yellowboy. Adios, Pizza Bob Thanx... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted August 17, 2015 Very nice, looks great. Some leather and nickel plated loads, you'll be all set. Gotta horse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 17, 2015 Very nice, looks great. Some leather and nickel plated loads, you'll be all set. Gotta horse? Iron horse... Got everything else.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,662 Posted August 17, 2015 Son, only a pimp in a Louisiana whore- house carries pearl-handled revolvers. These are ivory. - George S. Patton Jr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted August 17, 2015 It's pretty, just enough, not too much. Very nice sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted August 19, 2015 Not if I was a pimp in the old west...lol. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Very true!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted September 4, 2015 John I should have you do my Uberti El Patron Lol.. Excellent Work! Roland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted September 5, 2015 That looks amazing!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted September 5, 2015 John I should have you do my Uberti El Patron Lol.. Excellent Work! Roland Thanks guys. Don't have the ballz to do other folks guns. If I screw mine up, I can only get mad at myself. But I can guide anyone if they want. Still waiting on my rifle. Benelli is slow as molasses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted September 5, 2015 That is some fine fine work dude ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites