Well, boyz n gurlz, I may have stepped in too deep this time. I won the auction for a severely mistreated, bobbed nose K-32 that I hope to restore to some of its original glory. Its serial number puts it made in 1958 but it has left hand threads on the extractor rod which I believe means it was actually a year or two later. It has the 10 groove serrated rib and backstrap. At some time in its life, the barrel was shortened to 5" and a serrated ramp front sight installed. Unfortunately, the nose and left upper frame is corroded/pitted. May be able to salvage the frame but the barrel will need to be shortened again and crowned.

Here's what I've been thinking.

1. Find a replacement 6" barrel with Patridge front sight and restore the finish/stampings.

2. Cut the barrel to 4" and refinish.

3. Cut the barrel to 4" and send it off for engraving.

4. Cut the barrel to 4", crown and reset the sights and shoot it.

What do y'all think?

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Guy
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