All right Mackay, How does this grab you as a tribute (not a copy)to the grand old man.
.44 Special, 5.5" Octogan barrel, #5 styled gripframe, bisley hammer. I did not use his base pin locking mechanism for two reasons. I did not care for it, and it was rather cost prohibitive for me. This was built on a Ruger OM .357 Shoots great, will be packin' it this fall in a Keith #5 styled holster.
Life is but the memories we've created.....Sully Erna