Keppler gun repro

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 3:02 pm

Has anybody tried that Keppler plaster cast Raiders gun? If so, how is it with regards to detail, weight, durability, etc? Furthermore, how much does the thing cost? There's no price listed on the site. Thanks.

Zendragon · Post by **Zendragon** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 4:32 pm

I have one and I think that they run about $80 or so

It is a resin prop so the weight is pretty light although I know some people have added lead weights to it. The detail is really good...so good that you can read the serial numbers off of it. This gun was cast from Lee Keppler's own so it is the closest "Indy" style gun I have seen.

Durability? Resin is pretty durable but I would expect that you could damage it if you tried...

Zen

Indiana_Alex · Post by **Indiana_Alex** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 7:59 pm

How would you put weights into a resin gun?Would you drill a hole and then put the weights in?How would you cover the hole once the weight was in?I have a resin Webley and I think it would be cool if its weight was closer to a real gun.By the way, resin is quite durable but I wouldn't go throwing it out of car windows

Cheers, Alex

Zendragon · Post by **Zendragon** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 10:20 pm

I think that people would drill a hole in the grip and the barrel...

Add the weight and then fill it with modeling putty

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Thu Aug 15, 2002 9:58 pm

I finally received my Keppler Smith & Wesson replica and it it fantastic!!! The detail is absolutely incredible, and it even has a functional metal lanyard ring at the base of the handle. It's much lighter than I expected, because when you look at it, you'd swear it was a real gun.
The only thing that gives it away as being fake is the filled-in space around the cylinder and the fact that the barrel has no hole in it. I'm currently trying to figure out the most adequate mehod of drilling out the end of the barrel without damaging it. I think I'll just bore about 3/4 of an inch into the gun- enough to make it look more realistic without actually weakening the structure of the barrel.

-Dale

P.S.- I kind of wish the hammer and trigger worked, because I like
having something to play with on it.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Thu Aug 15, 2002 10:01 pm

I can't get over it- this thing is so cool!

Mystique · Post by **Mystique** » Fri Aug 16, 2002 5:30 am

I met Lee at the Del Mar GunShow, and guess what Dale? He showed me
the gun he made for you! It really looked great! How much was it by
the way??? With shipping and such? I'd like to buy one as soon as possible. Lee Keppler was a great guy. Very knowledgable, and had a string of stories that made my eyes smile.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Fri Aug 16, 2002 10:15 am

He showed you the Raiders gun repro in advance? Sweet, isn't it? The total price, including shipping, was a cool $88.00. Not bad, all things considered, as it is as close to the actual gun as I'll ever get. I'd have to say that it is a VERY good product, and I'd recommend it to anyone who needs a prop gun to complete their outfits. This is the final piece of my outfit, as the only thing I never had is the gun, and since I'm not really a fan of actual firearms, this serves my purposes quite nicely.

-Dale

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Fri Aug 16, 2002 8:12 pm

Okay, I finished boring out 1/2 of an inch into the barrel. I used a selection of drill bits of varying sizes, beginning with a small one and using progressively larger ones. To keep the work steady, I locked the drill into a table vice and set the switch on automatic (sort of like cruise control for a drill). This enabled me to insure that the drill would remain absolutely steady while I maneuvered the gun barrel as needed. I finished the bore with the drill in-hand at my kitchen table, working carefully under good lighting. The result is spectacular, and I daresay that if I walked outside and pointed the thing at somebody, it would definitely get their attention!

-Dale

Mystique · Post by **Mystique** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 9:49 am

Dale post pics if you can! I really loved the look of the repro. With a
little bit of distressing it would probably look real. P.S. if you go out into
society with it ( In Gear of course) be sure to but an orange plug in it like
the toys do or you might be in for some trouble if the authorities get suspicious... It happened to me on Halloween, and I was almost taken to jail and the gun I had was a plastic toy! They wanted to cite me for not having an orange end on it. It was a toy I had from the 70's so I guess back then the laws weren't as strict.

schwammy · Post by **schwammy** » Thu Aug 29, 2002 1:48 am

Okay, I understand that the intent of that law is to prevent shootings of innocent people, but I can't help but jump to the most ridiculous conclusion, namely, if you want to rob a bank or commit a homicide, just be sure to put an orange plastic plug into your gun barrel. That way any cops you encounter will assume it's a toy and nod approvingly rather than chase or shoot at you.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Aug 29, 2002 7:00 pm

schwammy wrote:Okay, I understand that the intent of that law is to prevent shootings of innocent people, but I can't help but jump to the most ridiculous conclusion, namely, if you want to rob a bank or commit a homicide, just be sure to put an orange plastic plug into your gun barrel. That way any cops you encounter will assume it's a toy and nod approvingly rather than chase or shoot at you.

<laughing> Dude, you always look at things from angle #3. Don't you?

schwammy · Post by **schwammy** » Thu Aug 29, 2002 10:57 pm

Instead of 'yes' or 'no,' Fletch said, "maybe."

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 12:51 am

I should have posted this a long time ago. But here we go. I took pictures of Lee's guns at the last gun show.

I think everyone would agree that these 2 are remarkably close. So the one on top is the orginal.

Highly recommend.

-Sergei

geordie jones · Post by **geordie jones** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 3:12 am

Anybody know where I can get hold of a cast.

Gregoire Defense · Post by **Gregoire Defense** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 6:52 pm

Me too. I have been trying to get a hold of Mr. Lee Keppler.
But so far, no response.

Zendragon · Post by **Zendragon** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 11:39 am

Get a hold of a cast? Well I can't speak for Lee, but judging from other prop forums, that is the sort of thing that they don't tend to sell. The potential for someone taking that cast and producing their own for sale is pretty good (not that you guys have any interest in doing that)

Of Course anyone who owns a HE2 revolver in the specs of Lee's could always cast their own, but most prop guys won't give up their cast.

Just my two cents and it never hurts to ask

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