Identifying an orphan...

[Truckman]

Update on the BBQ gun...The trigger pushoff issue was resolved by my gunsmith without resorting to changing any parts, thereby saving the treasured copper plated trigger and hammer...He also shaved a bit of the bumper chrome down on the sideplate allowing it to fit flush again, and also polished the entire gun as well as thoroughly cleaning and lubricating all the working parts......And thanks to Sbrmike's generosity, it now wears a proper set of grips more befitting the old vaquero's sidearm...

It's growing on me, and now my inclination is to find a nice set of cowhorn or stag grips at the gun show tomorrow, and maybe a crossdraw holster to complete its return to those thrilling days of yesteryear......Ben

 

[murphydog]

A new home and TLC. What's not to like about a happy ending?

 

[tenntex32]

Update on the BBQ gun...The trigger pushoff issue was resolved by my gunsmith without resorting to changing any parts, thereby saving the treasured copper plated trigger and hammer...He also shaved a bit of the bumper chrome down on the sideplate allowing it to fit flush again, and also polished the entire gun as well as thoroughly cleaning and lubricating all the working parts......And thanks to Sbrmike's generosity, it now wears a proper set of grips more befitting the old vaquero's sidearm...

It's growing on me, and now my inclination is to find a nice set of cowhorn or stag grips at the gun show tomorrow, and maybe a crossdraw holster to complete its return to those thrilling days of yesteryear......Ben

Glad it's now working as it should.

I have to say that the magna stocks look much better on it than I was expecting them to.

 

[handejector]

Copper (?) plated hammer, trigger, ejector rod and cylinder release...

Looks more like 10k gold to me.
Gold plating those parts was a typical dressup for a cop gun in the 60s and 70s, and probably before and after that.
Cops in small departments often furnished their own guns, or were allowed to carry their own guns. I'm a native Georgian, and I've seen many, many cops carrying guns with the gold treatment in my lifetime all over the South. It must be an infectious virus, because after one guy did it, it was common to see others in the same dept. do it. I have not seen Mexicans do it.

 

[StrawHat]

...It's growing on me, and now my inclination is to find a nice set of cowhorn or stag grips at the gun show tomorrow, and maybe a crossdraw holster to complete its return to those thrilling days of yesteryear......Ben...

Ben,

Here is a suggestion for you, stag magnas, a grip adapter and a proper Sunday holster.

Kevin

 

[Truckman]

Ben,

Here is a suggestion for you, stag magnas, a grip adapter and a proper Sunday holster.

Kevin

Mmmm, Daddy like...But I've really got my heart set on a crossdraw...The grips are cool though...Maybe I'll get lucky tomorrow at the gun show......Ben

 

[Iggy]

That old timer is finer than frog's hair.



That should be a heck of a shooter and git you into any BBQ anywhere.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Don't mean to hijack a thread, but since it was mentioned all the way down this thread, what is "trigger pushoff". Thanks

 

[tenntex32]

Don't mean to hijack a thread, but since it was mentioned all the way down this thread, what is "trigger pushoff". Thanks

I'm thinking he meant to say "hammer push off".

Hammer push off is where you can push a cocked hammer forward and it will release without actually pulling the trigger. It should not happen if the revolver is properly functioning.

 

[iskra]

I'm thinking he meant to say "hammer push off".

Hammer push off is where you can push a cocked hammer forward and it will release without actually pulling the trigger. It should not happen if the revolver is properly functioning.

Sometimes.... 'Limited to once per owner'! Also termed "Estate Specials", passing through so many; so quickly!

 

[Truckman]

I'm thinking he meant to say "hammer push off".

Hammer push off is where you can push a cocked hammer forward and it will release without actually pulling the trigger. It should not happen if the revolver is properly functioning.

You are correct, sir...The misnomer is my error......Ben

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Thanks for the clarification and answer. I did not know what hammer push off was either. I am guessing that in older guns with a hammer mounted firing pin this is a very bad thing.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Push off is a very bad thing on hammer mounted AND frame mounted firing pins. In the vernacular, it is termed a "hair trigger."

 

[mod57]

You know, I like it. Wish I had found it. Good lookin revolver. Have you shot it yet?

 

[Truckman]

You know, I like it. Wish I had found it. Good lookin revolver. Have you shot it yet?

I have not...I took it to the gun show today trying to find some decent stags or better yet giraffe bone grips for it (no joy there)...Naturally all I kept hearing was "Are you selling your gun sir?" and "What'cha got stuck in yer belt partner?"...I saw two other .38-44 HD's there...One 6" (kinda ratty) blued for $1500, and a 4" better looking and priced more moderately at $1200...

Maybe my $300 orphan child is more valuable than I thought, but I'll continue the search for fancier grips...And I really want a crossdraw holster to fit for inexplicable reasons......Ben