Hamilton Bowen is a benchmark of excellence in custom pistolsmithing, specifically in revolver work. Building a reputation over the course of the last 45+ years for excellence. This revolver visited Hamilton’s shop in 2003 for the RS05 Caliber Conversion Package, where Hamilton reams the chambers, this one from 357 to 44 Special, also includes reaming and re-rifling the barrel. Also done was a litany of fine options to include:

-B300 - Shorten Factory Barrel - now 4.5”

-B310 - Custom Front sight

-1030 - Provide and Install Bowen Classic rear sight

-B100 - Standard action Tune

-B200 - Oversize Locking base pin

-B430 - Colt Style Blackpowder chamfer

-B420 - Provide, modify, install steel Ejector rod assembly

-B450 - Color Case Hardening

-B451 - CCH Hammer

-1070 - Hand finishing - Polished Blue finish

-MISC - Provide, fit, install, and detail Power Custom 2 Piece grip grame

-Fancy French Walnut made and fit by Roy Fishpaw

This gun is really a lovely example, on a classic Old Model Ruger. Gun has seen very little to no use since returning from Hamilton’s shop. This revolver has been converted by Ruger with the transfer bar safety, to allow user to carry 6 rounds loaded. Incredibly handy package in a classic cartridge that has so much potential!

Note the last picture in the gallery, Pictured is Hamilton and Bill Laughridge receiving their Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. There is a Century of experience crafting fine firearms standing there, what an honor to be there this year to see these gentlemen recognized.

Email Questions: kgbcustoms@gmail.com

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