Yes, we could make that do, provided the money were well invested--no
fancy stocks."
In the early days of both cap-n-ball and cartridge firing sixguns, you could order
fancy stocks as a matter of routine, with Colt offering ivory and pearl grips for a modest increase in the price of their sixguns.
This stuff really brings out the figuring in wood and makes
fancy stocks just that much nicer.
Colt 1908s were most commonly blued or nickel-plated, but they could be purchased with engraving and
fancy stocks, finishes and gold inlays.
There is no slow cooking processes involved other than casseroles, no big
fancy stocks and no crushing up lobsters.
Fancy stocks, and other touches add to the package and his profit.
Then all the aftermarket goodies hit the shelves and I'll confess -- those heavy barrels and
fancy stocks that turn those old Rugers into real tack-drivers also made me sit down when I saw the price.
Sights are easy to see Heinie Slant Pro Trijicon with a square rear blade matched up with a front post, and a secure feeling is afforded by olive drab colored and checkered aluminum grip panels (My heart wept until I replaced them with Herrett's
fancy stocks!) mated with 20 LPI checkering on the front and back straps.