Recent content by Deacon Jim

Upon further examination, I see that the stop doesn't "lock up", as the cylinder is not in alignment. It pushes hard against the cylinder and snaps into place when rotated by hand. When the trigger is released, the stop drops below the surface. I think this is probably the issue. I'll strip it...

Hi guys, I'm new here and was hoping to find a little information on the above pistol. I identified it by the S/N (185XXX) as a 4th Model. My Pop gave it to me many years ago as a project. I am blessed as being a guy that has relatives who will send me broken guns to fix up. Then I get to keep...