Don't look, it's saddddd

[Major 2]

I was handed this Mod 15-2 K-38 Combat Masterpiece,
to try and repair

Sad it had been beaten, and battered, rusty and won't go into battery or cock without wiggling the cylinder.

Its not much beyond a wall hanger I'm afraid, as it will cost more to repair it than it's worth: confused:

note the chunk missing out of the left grip.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Sorry, but I can't "like" your post. Truly sad.

 

[Electraclyde]

You may be surprised what a complete disassembly, cleaning and lube would do for that gun. Looks like the cylinder was used as a hammer.

 

[lihpster]

You may be surprised what a complete disassembly, cleaning and lube would do for that gun. Looks like the cylinder was used as a hammer.

More like a hammer was used to open the cylinder.

 

[Rpg]

There are certainly some salvageable parts.

I'd wonder if it rusted closed then someone beat it open. I've seen a bent frame result from that and several bent yokes.

I think you're right: this is a wall hanger or parts gun. It's not a realistic candidate for repair or restoration.

 

[PeteC]

This is why you should never lend your gun to a 4-year old...

 

[stansdds]

I should have considered the title of this thread to be a warning and good advice. Wall hanger? Well... if the frame was not bent and the center pin hole is not wallowed out by whoever beat the cylinder, then it could be turned into a shooter. The cylinder that's on it looks horrible, so fitting a replacement cylinder would be a good idea. A cheap fix? Not really, but it could be done.

 

[raljr1]

If the frame isn't bent, there are a couple k frame cylinders on flea bay for under $60. that, your cost to repair it, and a reblue and you have a $500 or $600 gun in today's world.

 

[s&wchad]

That reminds me of an encounter from about a decade ago...

A young guy brought a few guns into our antique arms show with similar damage - Deep gouges in the metal and broken grips. He said he came home to find the door locks changed and his clothes on the curb. When he knocked on the door, his future ex-wife told him to go away and never come back. While he was gathering up his clothes, she threw his guns onto the driveway from their second story bedroom window.

He didn't say what he did to trigger such wrath and I wasn't about to ask.

 

[Phish]

Oh my.... I try to fix it with new cylinder at least use it for a shooter.

 

[notsofast]

Fix it, don't let it become a parts gun. And do a thread on how. (thumbs up imogee)

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Second pic looks like it was thrown from a vehicle and skidded down the highway.......ALL things are fixable with enough $$$$ and time.

 

[gmborkovic]

Yea, that looks bad. But look at the right side and how perfect the side plate seam and screws are! Just start taking it apart gently and clean.
Just think of it as a mechanical puzzle.

 

[Breakaway500]

Ouch. Target trigger and hammer too. It's worth tryig to make into a shooter if the frame is OK. Somebody needs to be horsewhipped...!

 

[Retired W4]

I had a K22 CM (pre-18) that was bad but not that bad. Most of the dents were around the muzzle with a few on the cylinder. No DA and other malfunctions. I replaced the hammer which had to be fitted to the cylinder bolt. It seemed the geometry was all wrong and a previous owner took his frustrations out on the gun.

After all was said and done it turned out to be a very accurate and reliable 22. I good friend wanted it as a woods carry gun and he has it now. It out shot my 17-2, head to head. Good luck with that old beater. Hopefully you will be surprised in the end.

 

[Ruger 13]

Looks refinishible to me!

 

[ken158]

Asphalt rash and spent time in the rain. Maybe thrown from a moving vehicle? Needs total disassemble, new cylinder, yoke straightening, maybe new H & T, and who knows what else until it gets into competent hands.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Uh oh, I looked! Now I can't forget what I've seen. That poor revolver has lived a rough life. Yes, it's a beater...but as so many others have said, I think it's fixable with a few parts and some TLC. But only if you want to tackle the job, and only if whoever handed it to you to fix has the $.

 

[CH4]

He didn't say what he did to trigger such wrath and I wasn't about to ask.

He was likely spending too much time on the S&W forum.

 

[rct269]

I have to admire the enthusiasm of all who would even think about bothering to do anything with such an abomination besides cry------and maybe vomit!!

Ralph Tremaine