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svartkruttgris#369 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2980 Location: Colorado, Norway, Sweden Joined: Oct 28^th, 2014	Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Nov 7^th, 2014 at 11:22pm	Print Post
	Lugged hammer from late model Stevens 44 chambered for 32-40 or 38-55. This hammer has a square topped lug protruding from front edge of hammer. This lug fits under the breechblock, strengthening the rifle. I may need to buy breechblock from same rifle, IF this lug does not snugly fit under breechblock on my rifle. Hammer and breechblock (if needed) both need to be undamaged (no cracks, chips, battering, excessive wear or distortion) and free of pitting. Ideally, these parts will not be from a rifle that has been damaged by ammo that produced too much pressure. Thanks, Grisen
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Procrustes Ex Member	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #1 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 5:12am	Print Post
	You have got to be dreaming.


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #2 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 6:09am	Print Post
	As is said, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Though with the amount of hand-fitting Stevens did, I have to wonder if you could obtain the fit of block and hammer to your existing frame and barrel that you want.

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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ledball Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1008 Location: syracuse, ohio Joined: Nov 20^th, 2009	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #3 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 8:15am	Print Post
	I have fooled with Stevens rifles and their parts for at least 25 years, I have never seen one of these lugged hammers for sale, but any good singleshot gunsmith could make and install one in a couple hours. Ledball


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svartkruttgris#369 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2980 Location: Colorado, Norway, Sweden Joined: Oct 28^th, 2014	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #4 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 11:16am	Print Post
	My thanks to each of you for useful responses! ledball's response will likely be what I pursue. Thanks again, Grisen


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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2206 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #5 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 9:54pm	Print Post
	Anyone that can make and install a Stevens hammer in a couple of hours has my greatest respect. Would take me most of a day, maybe two . Chuck


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #6 - Nov 8^th, 2014 at 11:30pm	Print Post
	Agree with Chuck, but maybe I'm just too picky about the finished product.

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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Gone Fly Fishing Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2071 Joined: Feb 26^th, 2007	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #7 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 7:30am	Print Post
	Quote: I have never seen one of these lugged hammers for sale, but any good singleshot gunsmith could make and install one in a couple hours. Ledball Perhaps it should be more realistically put by re-phrasing these words of guidance to . . . ."but any group of extremely fast working miracle working single shot gunsmiths could make and install one in a full eight hours time .. .


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ledball Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1008 Location: syracuse, ohio Joined: Nov 20^th, 2009	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #8 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 9:20am	Print Post
	Sorry guys, I was talking of installing a lug on an original hammer, not making the hammer with lug. Ledball


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svartkruttgris#369 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2980 Location: Colorado, Norway, Sweden Joined: Oct 28^th, 2014	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #9 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 9:28am	Print Post
	Any one got a fantastic miracle working singleshot gunsmith to recommend? One I was thinking of charges $55/hr for making parts. IF some of you are right, I might want to get it gold-plated, with its own display case, certificate of origin, etc. And now we have another option, just luggit. I was wondering about that too. My options are increasing! This could be facinating, Grisen


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #10 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 3:29pm	Print Post
	Well, if that gunsmith has a DC power supply and the appropriate solutions, you should be able to get that gold plating done too.

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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svartkruttgris#369 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2980 Location: Colorado, Norway, Sweden Joined: Oct 28^th, 2014	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #11 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	Well, he does not list gold plating among the "metal" services he offers. Guess I will have to ask.


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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2206 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #12 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 10:34pm	Print Post
	Ledball's idea of building up a lug has possibilities. Still not a simple job. Chuck


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svartkruttgris#369 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2980 Location: Colorado, Norway, Sweden Joined: Oct 28^th, 2014	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #13 - Nov 9^th, 2014 at 10:42pm	Print Post
	Chuck, Building up to me means some kind of welding. Do you have in mind welding a peice onto an existing hammer or building up several mm of molten welding rod? What welding method and/or materials would seem applicable? Thanks, Grisen


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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2206 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Stevens 44 Lugged Hammer Reply #14 - Nov 10^th, 2014 at 10:03am	Print Post
	Not a welder, but might be possible to use TIG with mild steel rod to build up a lug and file to shape. Would have to be casehardened after finishing. Ledball may have a better way to do it. Chuck


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