I'm very grateful for all the info! I wish I knew more about brass forming to try and make some for this fairly easy. I would ultimately like to reload a mild load for this and be able to pass it down to my son one day (if I can buy it) it does have a cracked forearm (they were notorious for that) and the stock was cut down, then lengthened with a shim piece. not sure how that impacts the value, I'm guessing a bit. no idea on condition of the metal. what would be a ballpark value of it?

Originally Posted by mark shubert
I have my Great-grandad's 1905 (2 digit sn) and am also interested in making it bark again.
Has anyone BTDT?
I intend to inquire with Hoch moulds (Colorado Shooters Supply) in Roswell, NM about cutting a mould for mine, just haven't got it done yet.


I too would like to reload for it and cast my own bullets. if you inquire on one, I'd be willing to buy a mould as well for it if they aren't too expensive

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