22/32 With Incorrect Pin?

[James K]

I'm watching this 1920s 22/32 that looks really nice but a pin in the frame looks too short and it appears to have been somewhat beaten in place.
Everything else looks good in the pictures. Has Standard grips, not the Bekeart type. Any thoughts on the frame pin?

[HeloMt]

The firing pin retention pin does look short and has obviously been removed and reinstalled by incompetent hands. Also the the firing pin bushing looks a tad proud on the frame as well. I'd lean toward replacement parts somewhere in it's life.

[James K]

Originally Posted by HeloMt

The firing pin retention pin does look short and has obviously been removed and reinstalled by incompetent hands. Also the the firing pin bushing looks a tad proud on the frame as well. I'd lean toward replacement parts somewhere in it's life.

Thank you. Would it be safe to fire in its present condition, and is it a biggie to correct? Something to calculate in my offer.

[wheelgun610]

Originally Posted by James K

Thank you. Would it be safe to fire in its present condition, and is it a biggie to correct? Something to calculate in my offer.

A couple potential issues I can think of are that there may not be proper head space for rims of the cartridge cases to clear the firing pin bushing, and the firing pin itself might actually have enough over-travel to be problematic. I'd have to guess that neither the bushing or the firing pin are original to that gun. The bushing should be flush with the recoil shield. The firing pin may be from another gun and is longer than the original. If it's too long, it could cause the bushing to be pushed out.

All of those things could be corrected, but depending on your gunsmithing abilities, it may require a real gunsmith's services.

Mark

[gmborkovic]

I take it the gun is not yours, since you are watching it?
If I owned it, I would remove the parts in question and inspect.
But it aint yours. Shoot it? No!

[James K]

Originally Posted by wheelgun610

A couple potential issues I can think of are that there may not be proper head space for rims of the cartridge cases to clear the firing pin bushing, and the firing pin itself might actually have enough over-travel to be problematic. I'd have to guess that neither the bushing or the firing pin are original to that gun. The bushing should be flush with the recoil shield. The firing pin may be from another gun and is longer than the original. If it's too long, it could cause the bushing to be pushed out.

All of those things could be corrected, but depending on your gunsmithing abilities, it may require a real gunsmith's services.

Mark

Thanks, I think I'll pass. That pin looked a bit buggered and not correct which is enough for me to say no. Could be other issues.