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Broken Front Bead

Posted by John Chambers on May 8, 2026, 12:28 pm

I have an LC Smith Specialty Grade (1930) with 32" barrels and a factory installed vent rib.Unfortunately , the ivory front bead is broken off,leaving a stub.

Suggestions for replacing the bead will be appreciated .Located in N.Virginia .

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Dan Wildhaber on May 9, 2026, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Broken Front Bead"

You would have to contact a gunsmith capable of turning one from a legal piece of Ivory.
Very, very rarely they used to show up on Ebay but I doubt that is a realistic option anymore.

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Brian Sloan on May 9, 2026, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Broken Front Bead"

Good luck. I actually bought ivory beads and never got them

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by David Williamson on May 11, 2026, 6:27 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Contact Louis Rotelli in Connecticut 203-788-4920. He can make you one.
Some were pressed in.

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by John Chambers on May 24, 2026, 7:54 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Thanks David . Can you provide me with the proper bead and shank diameter as well as the drill size for removing the stub and installing the new bead.Any tips will be appreciated.

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Mike Harris on May 27, 2026, 8:15 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

John, A #31 drill. The thread is 6X48. Mike

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Phil Carr on May 28, 2026, 11:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Mr Chambers I have dozens of old vintage beads, and am in the process of reducing a lot of my collection of parts and accessories.
I have some original Lyman Ivory beads that are threaded 6x48.
I can sell you one to meet your needs and put your gun back to original.
Email me at coues3pt@gmail.com if interested.
Best Regards,
Phil

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Phil Carr on May 29, 2026, 12:11 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by John Chambers on May 30, 2026, 6:54 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Thanks Phil . Email sent ,if you do not receive it contact me at email : hillendalefarm@earthlink.net

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Phil Carr on May 31, 2026, 6:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

I never got your email. Sending a response now to your email.

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