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    Mainspring for a 44 frontier

    Is there any modern equivalent spring that would work as a replacement? Also looking for a new hammer stirrup as the spring and the stirrup has broken of on one side. Wondering where i can find such parts.
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    Can anybody explain this picture?

    Found this while searching the interwebs. The second revolver from the top is supposed to be a third model 38, but it has the same latch as a .32 first model.
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    Holster for my Frontier double action

    What modern frame size is my revolver comparable with? L Frame?
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    Grips for double action frontier

    I would like something thicker for my double action frontier. Are there any grips for newer guns that are interchangeable?
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    .32 acp in a .32 s&w revolver

    I found a seller that has a safety hammerless for sale on gunbroker and he claims that he has been shooting .32 acp in his gun safely for years. How much .32 acp can these top breaks handle before they break?
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    Resting the firing pin between cartridges

    Safe or not?
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    Why so little interest in antiques?

    Looking at the forum it looks as if this is one of the least visited sub-forums. I don't get it.
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    Original finish or not?

    Did they make them with nickel plated trigger guards and latches? RIA sold this as condition excellent which would indicate that it's original.
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    Got a package from Vintage Gun Grips today

    After breaking the close to perfect 126 year old grips on my Safety Hammerless .32 S&W i decided to go an unorthodox route and order some orange replacement grips. I did have to use an awl to make the sockets deeper to have them fitted, but that wasn't much of a problem. There is also as you...
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    Modern vs antique brass

    Is it true that modern brass is thicker than what it used to be? If so how much more "umpf" could one expect with an antique .38 cartridge versus a modern one seeing how one could squeeze more black powder in the antique one.
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    WTB Double Action Frontier 44-40

    Looking for a double action frontier 44-40 in good working condition with a serial number below 6900. Also interested in Merwin & Hulbert, and Colt if they are produced prior to 1890. International transaction... i live in Norway.
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    Are modern 32 and 38 S&W loads weaker than earlier?

    What i mean is how does modern factory ammunition compare to when these were new calibers? It is weaker today right?
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    NB we do not guarantee our revolvers when used with smokeless or nitro powders

    Think i found this picture when browsing completed auctions at icollector. It shows that there's been a debate in the era as well.
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    Some strange markings on my hammerless

    Wondering what this is all about. A P and a 5 can be seen under the cylinder.
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    Serial Numbers for top-breaks pre 1890

    Greetings lovers of fine firearms. I'm starting this thread to find information about the serial numbers on top-breaks in .32 S&W and .38 S&W from before 1890 so if anybody could help me I'd appreciate it. The reason why i specifically want serial numbers for pre-1890 is because that is the...
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