Recent content by MLBob Furia

Finished these the last week of May. I actually finished carving these birds in June of 2025 thinking I would have them ready to paint while recovering from July of '25 surgery. Back then, I didn't think it would take so long to finally be where I was able to carve & paint again, but it sure is...

Carl, Start here: HowellArms.com I have converted my revolvers to .22 LR, but you can go to .38 SP, , .45, center fire ammo depending on caliber of the black powder revolver (36 or 44) you are converting.I have conversion kits from Howell that include a .22 sleeve that fits snugly inside the...

Yes, conversions from black powder revolvers can fire centerfire or rimfire depending on the conversion cylinder used.

Now almost 10 months out from my spinal fusion surgery and finally getting back to normal (or the new normal). Been hitting the rehab hard and back to swimming 3 days a week, riding my recumbent trike, and hitting the PT hard. Finally able to do most of the things I couldn't do for the first 7...

Whistling Duck pickleweed set made for Hitch (John Hitchcock). They all fit into a remarqued antique box. Can't remember the name of Hitch's chocolate lab back then. He had the lab and a springer that were both good water dogs. His pickleweed set in the studio being painted: The black bellies...