38 revolver repair book

Action single action double action only singledouble action. Six rounds of widelyavailable ammo in a package that rarely fails that delivers only a little more recoil than a. Check out the savings on all your favorite revolvers such as. This is intended to be a technical article, however a brief potted history to set the stage. For this and other midwayusa videos visit the midwayusa video library. Its concise and detailed and very very informative. I just bought a 38sp through shoot gun news for 159 bucks pluss the shipping and gun shop fee it was 180 bucks total. Details below, as well as the new super gp100 competition revolver and another look at the muchanticipated wrangler. If youve ever paged through a reloading manual or a copy of cartridges of the world, youll find a lot of the smaller nonmainstream handgun cartridges described as useful for taking small game but little is said about their potential. Can charter arms polish and refinish my charter firearm.

The serial number on the grip frame and trigger guard is c28. The jerry kuhnhausen book the colt double action revolver. Colt revolvers new service for sale guns international. Another improvement from the old new police was the positives. Box, paperwork and revolver are just the same today. In this video we have a look at a third model iver johnson safety automatic revolver in. Excellent victory model with factory letter stating the revolver was sent to the united states strategic service in virginia on august 22, 1944. Please tell me everything you can so the gunsmith can help you best. Colt double action series 90, 380, 9mm auto pistols.

The serial number is under the trigger guard 31965. Has some wear with about 90% blue mixed with brown patina. Doityourself gun repair is an authoritative guide to maintaining, repairing, and improving rifles, shotguns, and handguns. A rossi is a lower quality then a tauras, and a 38sp is not the ideal revolver, when you can purchase a 357 tauras and shoot both 357 and 38sp. I recently had the opportunity to service an original colt model 1877, a double action. Revolvers offer unmatched reliability and simplicity, making them a top choice for personal protection and home defense. This doubleaction only revolver has matching numbers on the frame.

Diagnose and repair a broad selection of popular hunting firearms in the convenience of your home workshop and save money, too. I understand it may have been made by iver johnson co. We cant guarantee that all of the current time slots you see now will still be available by the time you book your appointment. Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in 1898. Our book is broken down into the following chapters. There are a lot of left over 38sp police guns from us and imports. Army model 1901 series 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1903, 1905 colt double action revolver, cavalry, infantry, artillery, obsolete 38 colt caliber description. But do keep your eyes open, there is nothing to compare to a model 14 as far as a terrific 38 caliber target revolver is concerned. Its a terrific start on revolver repair, which i was looking for. Matte stainless steel, smooth trigger, shrouded ejector rod, and ramp front sight. John henry fitzgerald, an employee of colt firearms from 1918 to 1944, first came up the fitz special snubnosed revolver concept around the mid 1920s, when he modified a. There was a half box of ammo put through it on that day, and the whole mess went into the cabnet and has languished there for 45 years. Restoring and repairing a classic colt double action revolver. This is an excellent book, as i expected coming from jerry kuhnhausen.

It has the army inspectors initals stamped, on mo read more. The problem with repairing these revolvers, is a strong tendency to decide to alter a part. The m9 beretta was a big improvement, with its full power 9mm round. But, the book literally goes from disassembly to assembly and all of the shop functions inbetween. Harrison covering all m1909, m1911, m1911a1, and m1917 models and cal. Im having problems with the gun and cant seem to find the cause of these issues. Complete revolver action rebuilding by discarding the original mim action parts and fitting and installing power custom well heat treated tool steel components. Oct 19, 2011 in this video we have a look at a third model iver johnson safety automatic revolver in. Assemblydisassembly books learning home gun repair and gun disassembly is easy with these stepbystep instruction books. Feb 24, 2014 shooting the 1889 smith and wesson 3rd model revolver j frame in. Metal retaining slight traces of blue finish in protected areas. Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. Do not allow any alteration or replacement of parts in your smith.

This is a five shot top break revolver with some safety fearures which were innovative when it. There are possibilities of changing a grip in the process of finding the right one. Gun digest book of revolvers assemblydisassembly, 4th. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated. Scarce, low production 2nd generation colt single action in. The excellent book a study of colts new army and navy pattern double action revolvers 18891908 by robert best is the definitive work on this model. Many of the repairs professional gunsmiths make involve replacing broken or worn parts, and youll learn to identify and correct these common. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt revolvers ever printed.

This particular piece was manufactured in 1902 and arrived in fairly decent shape but wasnt functioning properly. Sportsmans guide carries revolvers at a discount from the top manufacturing brands. Doubleaction permits using trigger pull alone to rotate a loaded cylinder and fire six rounds in succession. Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information at 18003310852 ext. Orders placed today ship within 24 hours of purchase excludes firearms. Description now includes singleshot handguns and even more derringers. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z. They are punctual and polite, and i got the book in likenew condition. Your complete guide to smith wesson bodyguard 38 grips.

Please visit blue book publications for further information. They usually go for considerably more in these parts. Carry and handle the revolver in such a manner that the hammer and trigger will not be struck. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf.

Nov 03, 2016 in 1983, as the 38 series was being phased out, crosman introduced the 357, another co2 powered revolver replica. Section iii also covers things gunsmiths and revolversmiths can do to repair these revolvers and improve function. Covers all the common problems from cracked frames to poor timing and excess endshake. All info compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2012 by blue book publications, inc. Shooting the 1889 smith and wesson 3rd model revolver j frame in. All downloadable content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only. It is chromed but some of that has come off around the cylinder. Similar to the firearm used by steve mcqueen on tv. It has to enable you a fast and easy draw at all times and conditions.

Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy revolver disassembly guide an essential reference for taking apart and putting back together todays most popular models of revolvers for routine maintenance, cleaning and repair. It was adopted in 1985 and began to gradually replace the various. Okay, the only 9mm revolver that comes to mind is the ruger sp101 also available in calibers. Singleaction and doubleaction revolvers cheaper than dirt. Use with firearms every time you handle your firearm for cleaning and maintenance. Colt model 1877 lightning, made in 1880, no ffl needed, 38 colt, 3 12 barrel, nickel plating 70%, lettering on top worn, you can see c in colt and hartford conn, all patent dates very clear, missing cylinder rod pin and grips, as seen in picture there is a split in one of the cylinder chambers, rest of gun complete and it does function fine.

Since the lockwork is essentially the same on all smiths, the information in this book applies to j, k, l and n frame guns, from prewwii models to current numbered models. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Property, since even the lend lease ones were only loaned to the british and were supposed to returned after the war. Jul 14, 2008 okay, the only 9mm revolver that comes to mind is the ruger sp101 also available in calibers. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. Its the ideal bedside gun for those unfamiliar with firearms who might lack the coordination, strength or inclination to wield a shotgun indoors. It sure beats opening up chilton books at a parts store then having to pay for it. Can you repair a 1877 colt lighting 38 cal da revolver. A proper gun grip is the first part on your smith wesson bodyguard 38 that you will come into contact with while reaching for it in the holster. Weight overall length number of chambers type of front sight type of rear sight caliber. Sometimes, the gun seems to missfire one of the bullets, and just recently it has been locking up to where i cant pull the trigger or the hammer back, or swing the cylinder out. Jul 29, 2016 hellp, i have a us army colt, model 1892. The 357 is a powerful and accurate lowcost replica which, like the 38 series, employs a revolving rotary pellet carrier in the front part of the cylinder.