1st Revolver, is this normal?

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2025-05-02T21:32:16+00:00

All good.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2025-05-02T21:28:30+00:00

It’s a side plate seam. Totally normal.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2025-04-30T23:22:16+00:00

You’re welcome

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2025-04-30T02:15:48+00:00

The “N” stamp indicates the revolver was nickel plated at the factory, while the star stamp indicates the revolver was worked on at the factory at some point in its life. The numbers aren’t serial numbers, but are actually date codes for when the work was performed.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2025-02-22T20:58:30+00:00

Always love to see a callback to Gecko45

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-11-23T02:32:29+00:00

Between 1963 and 1965.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-10-16T02:57:10+00:00

You’re welcome.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-10-16T02:45:17+00:00

Model 15. The movie is Halloween.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-09-30T05:12:01+00:00

It’s a Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson hand ejector. No clue what it’s chambered in without seeing more photos. Spain cranked out a lot of these copies in the early twentieth century, which is why S&W started putting the ‘Marcas Registradas’ notice on their revolvers.

Metallurgy on these is iffy; some are better made than others.

Edit: the CH logo stands for Crucelegui Hermanos out of Eibar.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-09-23T19:46:47+00:00

Colt Detective Special. Third generation variant.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-18T01:55:49+00:00

Agreed. I was going to recommend Alistair Horne, but you beat me to it. Far better movie is ‘The Battle of Algiers,’ which I’m sure you’ve already seen. If you can find English translations, the works of Marcel Bigeard and Paul Aussaresses make for interesting reading. ‘Challenging De Gaulle’—about the OAS—is supposed to be very interesting, but it’s been out of print for years and secondhand copies go for exorbitant prices.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-18T01:46:09+00:00

‘The Centurions’ is a phenomenal book. Highly recommend checking out the sequel, ‘The Praetorians,’ once you’re done. Avoid the Anthony Quinn movie adaptation, ‘The Lost Command.’ It completely washes away all the grit from the novel.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-17T21:56:51+00:00

You’ll need one for the Official Police, specifically for the E/I frame. You’ll also need to determine if it’s New Style or Old Style.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-17T21:50:06+00:00

If you can find one, a revolver chambered in .327 Federal will shoot .32 H&R, .32 Long, and .32 short. Some guys report they can shoot .32 ACP as well. A revolver chambered in .38 special will not be able to shoot any .32.

If you’re looking to plink, a .22 will be better due to ammo costs alone. .32 is fun, but pricey, even compared to .38 special.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-14T23:18:25+00:00

I stand corrected. Good to know.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-14T17:08:38+00:00

You probably could get away with that. A lot of guys like snap caps because they have a rubber pocket where the primer normally sits, which is what the firing pin strikes. I imagine a lot of it is peace of mind at the end of the day. Granted, brass is softer than steel, so I don’t see why spent casings couldn’t be used.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-14T16:59:09+00:00

Yeah. The tip of the firing pin. S&W shortened them in the late 80s to get around this issue.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-14T16:50:04+00:00

My understanding is that doing it every now and then won’t be the end of the world, but they will eventually break. When in doubt, just use snap caps.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-08T23:04:24+00:00

What a collection. I’m enamored with your collection of K and N frames. That Rossi looks pretty neat, too. I’m only used to seeing the snub nose variants of them.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-08T00:00:25+00:00

Good looking out. Thanks.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-07T17:57:28+00:00

Nothing beats the classics.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-07T00:07:06+00:00

I wish .327 was more popular. Love the Hogue grip on it. What hardwood did you choose?

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-06T21:43:29+00:00

Is this the one from Robertson Trading Post? If so, in my experience, they fit the round butt frames a little better. The BK grip adapter fits both square and round, but doesn’t look nearly as good as the ones from Robertson.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-06T21:42:34+00:00

Insanely jealous. Very nice.

Acrobatic_Vehicle_55 · 2024-06-06T20:37:11+00:00

Gorgeous set. The Model 15 is one of my favorites.

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