Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I've attached a few more pics.
Yes, it's a pinned barrel. And, the pin looks totally unmolested. So, I doubt it has ever been removed for any reason.
I count 10 grooves in the barrel rib and top strap. It looks like the misalignment is about the distance value of one or two grooves?
There's no sign anywhere that this revolver has been worked on inappropriately; all screws slots are clean, no tool marks or scratches.
Serial # S 85xxx so, about 1952. Could it have been shipped this way?
It is my understanding that the torque on the pinned barrels was a bit less than the later unpinned barrels. (IE: fitted so it hand tightens to 1/8th turn less than 12 o'clock, then use a barrel wrench/fixture for the final 1/8th turn.) So, I wonder if backing the barrel out slightly would still be within an acceptable amount of torque?
Jim
PS: It shot right, even with the rear sight blade adjusted that far left. So, I really believe given the height of the front sight (Patridge) the getting the barrel aligned properly will fix things.
Last edited by 6string; 01-28-2020 at 06:37 AM.
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