Model 2 Wallhanger

[rickjames629]

Found a Model #2 army at an auction yesterday. I wanted it regardless of its condition, but I was happy to get it for $200.

A few notes about it.

1. The "finish" is a very rough and dark covering on the gun. It appears that If i were to give it a wipe down, it would take the remaining finish right off.

2. The cylinder is a 5 shot 32 cal. cylinder. Not appropriate for this gun. It spins freely.

3. The latch at the bottom of the frame was reworked and is not functional. The barrel has a lot of side to side wobble to it.

4. Now some good things: Serial # 12230 dates it to civil war period.

5. Grips are original with matching serial number.

6. Hammer and trigger are still functional, which adds to the novelty of this gun.

Thanks for looking. -Rick

 

[rickjames629]

Found a Model #2 army at an auction yesterday. I wanted it regardless of its condition, but I was happy to get it for $200.

A few notes about it.

1. The "finish" is a very rough and dark covering on the gun. It appears that If i were to give it a wipe down, it would take the remaining finish right off.

2. The cylinder is a 5 shot 32 cal. cylinder. Not appropriate for this gun. It spins freely.

3. The latch at the bottom of the frame was reworked and is not functional. The barrel has a lot of side to side wobble to it.

4. Now some good things: Serial # 12230 dates it to civil war period.

5. Grips are original with matching serial number.

6. Hammer and trigger are still functional, which adds to the novelty of this gun.

Thanks for looking. -Rick

 

[m-1911]

Rick,
The cylinder is an obvious replacement from some other revolver as evidenced by the cylinder flutes. The Number 2 had an unfluted cylinder.

 

[Raider]

The cylinder might be incorrect but its a neat looking revolver and would make an attractive wallhanger. If you wanted to make it look a little more authentic, you could make up a wood dowel of proper diamater, drill some charge holes and paint it to the correct color for use in the frame. It would look "correct" to any casual observer.

 

[moosedog]

Thats a cool gun even if you can't shoot it. I would get a factory letter if it was mine. May be General Lee's sister's Aunt's Uncle or something.

 

[opoefc]

I have original cylinders for No. 2 Armys. $100 ea. email me off Forum if you want one. [email protected] Ed.

 

[Mausermike]

The barrel wobble comes from the hinge. Repair is not an amateur's job: have to remove the old screw, ream the hole round and slightly larger, fabricate a new screw and properly heat treat it before putting it all back together again.

I guess its a non-issue if the latch is butchered. Nice gun though for $300 with a new 6-shot army cylinder

David Chicoine has quite a bit about servicing these revolvers in his gunsmithing guns of the old west book.

 

[rickjames629]

I would have to take a good look at a functional model #2, so that I could determine what parts I am missing from my piece.

It was obvious to me that the cylinder is a replacement, and an incorrect one at that...but even if i had the correct cylinder, it will still not operate.

I can see my $200 turning into $350 real quick with a factory letter and a cylinder. Not going to rush it though. Thanks for the information, recommendations and comments. -Rick

 

[opoefc]

Rick, If you want a quick profit, I'll give you $300 for it , as is, and refund your shipping. Ed.

 

[moosedog]

Maybe it's me or just the angle of the photo but it looks to me like someone actually tried to pry the bottom lock open at one time. That should be easy to fix if that is what i'm seeing.

 

[rickjames629]

you are right moosedog, the bottom latch was destoyed somehow, sometime. It appears to be repaired with a weld and smoothed out.

opoefc, not looking for a quick profit just yet. I at least have to wait until the novelty of the "new" gun wears off.

 

[opoefc]

Rick, I understand! been there, done that! Gotta fondle the merchandise awhile! Good Luck - the offer stands, if you get tired of it. Thanks, Ed.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

It look great, nice find. I would get a letter and have a shallow box made to hold the letter and gun. That way no one could play with it. If only it could talk, I bet it has some History to it.

 

[H Richard]

I'd love to add that to the Sgl and Dbl action top breaks I have on my wall. Hoping I will be that lucky some day.

 

[rickjames629]

anyone care to advise me on the best way to clean up this gun? The rifling in the bore appears to be very good, but I can't tell for sure with all the dust bunnies in there.

If you have a good idea of the current condition of the gun and think you know the best way to shine it up, please let me know.

 

[moosedog]

The rifling in the bore appears to be very good, but I can't tell for sure with all the dust bunnies in there.

Don't you have a bottle of "Hoppes" and a cleaning rod? Shame on you.
That would be first up along with a tooth brush and some oil. Then wipe it off with an old cotton T-shirt. Don't try to remove the old rust like finish. That is called "Patina" and if you remove it, it will reduce what ever collectible value it has.

 

[JohnHenryD]

You can use brass shimstock of the right thickness and wrap it around the hinge screw that's there and reassemble it and take up the wobble. Won't hurt a thing and it's cheap and easy fix.

 

[ElToro]

http://www.model2project.com/

check this out for fun