How to Make a Rolling Block Pistol Grip Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Published on November 25, 2013
Duration: 5:23

This guide details the process of crafting a custom grip for a Remington Rolling Block Navy Model Pistol, presented by expert Larry Potterfield. It covers template creation, rough shaping, precise inletting for tangs and the mainspring, drilling, final shaping, and finishing with linseed oil and bone black. The instruction emphasizes meticulous fitting and tool usage for a professional result.

Quick Summary

Expert Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to craft a custom grip for a Remington Rolling Block Navy Model Pistol. The process involves creating a template, rough shaping wood with power tools, precise inletting for tangs using chisels and inletting black, drilling screw holes, final shaping, and finishing with a linseed oil and bone black mixture.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Materials
  2. 00:43Template and Rough Shaping
  3. 01:34Disassembly and Initial Inletting
  4. 02:35Precision Inletting
  5. 03:07Bottom Tang and Mainspring
  6. 03:53Drilling and Shaping
  7. 04:29Sanding and Finishing

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are recommended for making a custom rolling block pistol grip?

For a custom grip on an early Navy model rolling block pistol, American black walnut is recommended. Alternatively, an old rifle buttstock can be repurposed for the material.

What are the key steps in inletting a custom pistol grip?

Key steps include disassembling the pistol, locating the wood block's center, cutting clearance for the receiver pin, laying out tangs, removing wood with chisels, and using inletting black to achieve a perfect fit.

How is the final shape and finish achieved for a custom grip?

The grip is shaped using chisels and files while attached to the frame, then sanded from 320 to 600 grit. A finish is applied using boiled linseed oil mixed with bone black and stain.

What tools are essential for making a custom rolling block pistol grip?

Essential tools include a band saw, disc sander, chisels, digital calipers, inletting black, drill, half-round files, and sandpaper for shaping and fitting the grip.

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