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Steel Number Punches - Source?

rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2007 in Ask the Experts
Does anyone know where I can buy a set of steel numbers about 3/32" high? I have a Colt 1855 revolving rifle the numbers on the trigger guard strap have been buffed away. I need to replace them with the original number that is on the frame. Any info appreciated.
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  • nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rhmc24,

    Number punch sets can be purchased from MSC, Rutland and probably Harbor Freight.

    Is this a collectible firearm or a reproduction? I personally wouldn't use number or letter punches on any firearm.

    I suggest that you find a good engraver to have those number put back in place. The quality of the final result will be well worth the effort of locating a good engraver. Numbers and letters aren't that expensive to have done.

    Best.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with no nonsense. YOU would need the right type"FONT" as well as size . My suggestion is don't mess with it done incorrectly would hurt the value more then leaving the numbers buffed out.[:p][:p]EDIT yes I should have looked at your profile. [:I]I have 9 different sizes and styles of number stamps some close to 100 years old . However NONE of mine are small as the ones found on most firearms[:(]A stamp does look different under a glass as it puts a small thin crater on the edge of the indentation.I have looked at some of Doug Turnbull's stuff and he must have some stamps for Winchester but the few colts I have looked at were either refinished original or engraved because this thin edge was missing. I don't think you could ever refinish without removing this edge.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks, yes I'm looking for the 'right font'. Actually there is someone who makes repro Colt numbers and would like to find him. I am a good engraver and have engraved names and numbers on guns before but it is tedious and never suits me. One I did on my restoration of a family gun, a Remington Model 12 .22 rifle, nobody ever questioned. I may be too picky. See my profile. Thanks,
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