Hi All,
I'm seeking some advice on what to do with a Brazilian contract Model 1917 that I've had for some time. I bought this back in 1989 when a batch of these revolvers came on the market. I shot it quite a bit, but it always shot low - about 8 inches at 25 yards. I filed the front sight down with no significant change. My uncle was a gunsmith and I took it to him after a few years. and he thought the barrel was bent. A range rod stops about an inch from the cylinder. So I asked him to put new barrel on it, thinking I would restore it because I loved the look and the idea of a big fixed sight 45 ACP. My uncle took the original barrel off and it sat in his safe while he searched for a replacement, and I didn't think much about it anymore. He passed away, and I eventually got the gun and barrel back from my aunt. The barrel pin is missing, as is the locking bolt, spring, and pin. I've been looking for a barrel for a while and still no luck, so I'm wondering if it's a hopeless search and I should sell it as a parts gun, or keep looking for another one to piece together one whole gun? I've attached some pictures, including one of the yoke because I'm concerned about a gap between the yoke and frame. I don't know if the frame got sprung in the original removal or later reinstall of the barrel. Sorry for such as long story. Thanks for any info.
John M.
I'm seeking some advice on what to do with a Brazilian contract Model 1917 that I've had for some time. I bought this back in 1989 when a batch of these revolvers came on the market. I shot it quite a bit, but it always shot low - about 8 inches at 25 yards. I filed the front sight down with no significant change. My uncle was a gunsmith and I took it to him after a few years. and he thought the barrel was bent. A range rod stops about an inch from the cylinder. So I asked him to put new barrel on it, thinking I would restore it because I loved the look and the idea of a big fixed sight 45 ACP. My uncle took the original barrel off and it sat in his safe while he searched for a replacement, and I didn't think much about it anymore. He passed away, and I eventually got the gun and barrel back from my aunt. The barrel pin is missing, as is the locking bolt, spring, and pin. I've been looking for a barrel for a while and still no luck, so I'm wondering if it's a hopeless search and I should sell it as a parts gun, or keep looking for another one to piece together one whole gun? I've attached some pictures, including one of the yoke because I'm concerned about a gap between the yoke and frame. I don't know if the frame got sprung in the original removal or later reinstall of the barrel. Sorry for such as long story. Thanks for any info.
John M.
