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Have a Fox custom sxs in the works. Appreciate any sources of ivory beads, or whether those provided by Galazan are a good option. Trying to capture the type of beads (front and center) currently on a couple of my Fox SW's. Thanks
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Brownells carries a variety of both real and imitation ivory beads.
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There are lots of ivory beads out there from various sources, but finding one with the right combination of size/shape and mount to fit your barrels makes it difficult (press fit vs threaded, then the issue of thread diameter and pitch). Vintage beads sometimes show up on ebay.
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Some talented gunsmiths claim that they turn their own from ivory scraps. I have used the ones Tony Galazan sells from his catalog. I put a monster bead on my .410 Parker because I thought I needed all the help I could get. The gunsmith thought it was out of proportion, but I like them big. I think that one came from Tony.
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I've used the ones with just a "post" on them; chuck them up in a Dremel tool or drill, use a fine file, and you can turn 'em down to whatever size you like. A drop of epoxy holds them in without altering the gun. Also, soaking them in tea will give them an aged patina.
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