Which box is the correct one for this gun??

[twriggen]

The gun started life as a 4-digit flattop 44 with a 6.5" barrel. Then Hamilton Bowen got ahold of it and cut the original barrel down to 4 5/8" and converted it to 45 Colt.

Which box is the appropriate for it??

[LDB]

Both?

[06dilly]

Since you have the story, Troy, I’d want the one that matches its original build. That way it’s in the “original” box on a very nice modified gun.

My 2 cents,
TomD

[Tenpoint]

So is it a 5-shot now? Was HB able to squeeze 6 chambers in a 44 -size cylinder?

[Tenpoint]

Here's one of my favs: added a SS Old Army grip and Ruger stags. The 45 ACP cylinder shoots into one big hole at 10 yards.

[gunman42782]

Troy, that should go in my box here at my house!

[Brass Frame]

I believe the BKH 44 is for a short barrel .45 Long Colt? Brass Frame/Lee

[JAYDAWG]

@tenpoint

Educate me. "added a SS Old Army grip and Ruger stags"

Is the OA grip frame an XR3?

I suppose I could look it up
BUT more fun to post on ROCS for me

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

[twriggen]

@tenpoint

Educate me. "added a SS Old Army grip and Ruger stags"

Is the OA grip frame an XR3?

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

I'm pretty sure the Old Army had a steel grip frame instead of Aluminum but they were XR3-RED. I did not check the book so I may end up being wrong but where better to be wrong than here?

[twriggen]

I believe the BKH 44 is for a short barrel .45 Long Colt? Brass Frame/Lee

Which is technically what it is now that Bowen did his magic.