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Hi, I bought my 686-2 in the mid 1980s, I think. I might have a box of .38 specials through it, it is 99% and like new with the box and papers. Serial # BAS4709 What is the age and approximate value? Thanks, John

Hi, Thanks for the post. OK, the sear fits in the back of the frame, there are two pins that hold it in, one in the slide and one pin in front of the safety. The sear assembly contains a coil spring. There is a sliding disconnector in the sear. The sear can be installed and removed while the...

Hi, Your pistol from Opotschno looks the most similar to my Victor. Would you please send me some photos of it disassembled? If you could remove the slide, grips and magazine, it might help me figure out my problem. Thanks, John

Hi, With help from the forum we identified my pistol, I could not find any diagrams of the pistol, but I decided to clean it. I disassembled it down to the frame, cleaned and lubed the parts, reassembled it and now it will not work. It seems like the trigger bar does not touch anything except...

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Help reassembling the Arizmendi Victor Hi, Thanks for all of the great information, I have not seen another gun exactly the same as mine. I know that the original grips have been replaced with brass slabs. Now that it has been identified, here are some photos. The bad news is that I took...

Hi, Does anyone have an idea where I can get info on this pocket .25 ACP? I do not have much to go on. Thanks, John

Hi, I have a S&W hand ejector revolver, I think it is a pre model 10. It is a 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG 4" with serial # S 866553. It is blue with after market grips (?), half moon front sight, frame groove rear sight. Please let me know if I am correct, I am looking for year of manufacture and...

Hi, I have a S&W hand ejector revolver, I think it is a pre model 10. It is a 38 S&W SPL CTG 2" with serial # C 165371. It is blue with original grips, half moon front sight, frame groove rear sight. Please let me know if I am correct, I am looking for year of manufacture and approximate value...