Back in the 70s Monkey Wards sold kits to build your own black powder revolver. The brass frame was rough cast and required a lot of filing, sanding and polishing. The grips were blocks of wood that were pretty much built from scratch. They had a basic grip shape and no more. Beautiful when finished and a real hoot to shoot! (rhyme not intended) Not very accurate though. It was tough to hit a beer can at 25 feet.