May 25, 2020 · What happens is every time the firing pin 'finds its way' through the firing pin hole in the frame, it disturbs the metal of the frame a tiny bit. Eventually, a burr gets raised around the firing pin hole. Colt solved this problem over 100 years ago by pressing a hardened steel bushing into the recoil plate.

Jun 25, 2015 · He states the frame of a WInchester Model 1866, manufactured in 1868 was tested and the alloy was found to be 80% copper, 14.5% tin, 2% zinc, and .5% lead. He does not state what method was used to test the alloy. Regarding 'wearing out' an Uberti brass framed rifle, it is not so much a matter of wear as it is the metal stretching.

Mar 20, 2025 · Comparing your two photos above, one of a 66 and then the next photo of your 1860, I can see the bevel cut in the frame is a very different angle and size. good luck, GJ Then the next bevel to check is the one at the TOP of the window (mortise) cut in the frame. Which is covered by the carrier in both of these pictures.

Jul 14, 2011 · Inspired by the famous Rolling Block, this rifle version is particularly modern, versatile and handy and is the ideal gun for hunting. The take down barrel with matt blue finish is made of high carbon steel, broached rifling and is equipped with a fiber optic front sight. The alloy metal frame features attractive engraving.

Aug 20, 2019 · The melting point laws, mostly enacted in the 70s were to outlaw the $50 hardware store special, aka Saturday night special. The law typically reads something like any firearm thats metal frame, barrel, slide melts below xxx degrees F is illegal. This wording excludes the wood and plastic.

Feb 8, 2020 · Various metal finishes might add to or subtract from the price to some degree, but $90 for a metal stamp is something to consider. Cat Brules I get your point, but it's more than just the US on the frame, and the inspectors mark on the grips.

Jun 11, 2020 · I buffed a grip frame using a felt wheel and polishing compound. Mirror-like finish. Covered it with Johnson's paste wax. Occasional touch-up depending on amount of use. Good luck, and tell us how things work out.

Nov 2, 2022 · Likely a hardened frame would need to be annealed prior to engraving, as Crooked River Pete mentioned. If it weren't, besides being difficult to engrave since the tools would "skate" across the hardened surface, the engraving would expose soft …

Oct 7, 2019 · Well, the best I could. Here is my second generation Colt SAA made in 62 with the grip frame off of my new Cimarron Eliminator 8 that is 60 Army size. It actually fit with little effort. I even used the Pietta screws. I didn't torque the screws down. But all would have. The metal fit was close all around the edges.

Dec 23, 2024 · The serial number, 5813, is stamped on the barrel, frame, cylinder and some of the small parts. An assembly number, 10, is stamped on many of the parts. This is a nice example of the Dutch Model 1894 revolver that was specifically developed by the Dutch Army for use by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) in their Far East Colonies ...