I was at a gun show this afternoon and going thru a pile of parts and found an old barreled "N"frame from a nickled triple lock?? serial number 2187 with a star. Last pa't date was '08, caliber .44 special. Barrel (5")had the shroud over the ejecter rod. Question? is this a triple lock serial number and will "N" frame parts (lock work)fit this frame. I'm thinking that this might be a project gun or maybe just a "mission impossible". Your thoughts please.

I was at a gun show this afternoon and going thru a pile of parts and found an old barreled "N"frame from a nickled triple lock?? serial number 2187 with a star. Last pa't date was '08, caliber .44 special. Barrel (5")had the shroud over the ejecter rod. Question? is this a triple lock serial number and will "N" frame parts (lock work)fit this frame. I'm thinking that this might be a project gun or maybe just a "mission impossible". Your thoughts please.

Thanks for the quick reply! I don't have any photos, but most all of the parts are missing, there is only the barreled frame, side plate (without screws) and a set of MOP grips (unbroken). It looks to have been renickled at one time, barrel is dark and dirty (cobwebs). Asking price at the show was $100, but negotionable, I think. I didn't buy it but see this parts dealer often. I just wanted to know if this would workout as a project. The locking mechanics might be beyond my skill level.

Unless the bore is completely toast, the barrel would sell for more than the cost of what you are looking at. When people need a Triple Lock barrel, they are usually out of luck.

What I was thinking about doing is transfering the lockwork from an early .44HE 2nd model that has a wornout frame but a good cylinder, yoke, and lockwork.

I cant answer your question but I can really use that barrel. Let me know if you pass, or if you can get it for me?
Thanks
Matt