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Can you show us the right side of the barrel?...
...Ben
...Ben
Pizza Bob
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It's not there because somebody got overzealous with the polishing before the refinish (Ceracoat?). Not sure that is the original barrel either - looks like the rib is ribbed - IIRC the Model 28 rib is smooth. Plus the front sight base is added to the barrel (originally a Wiegand design - now done by Bowen), yet it doesn't appear to have the ability to accept DX sight blades like those two mentioned. Barely make out DPS rollmark - "Department of Public Safety" / ex-Texas State Patrol maybe.
That's what I see.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
That's what I see.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
Jim Watson
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Is it even still a .357?
That looks like a straight bull barrel I have seen only in .41, .44, and .45. Serrated rib, too.
Front sight looks an awful lot like the Ron Power ramp on my sawn off .45.
Very dull finish, might it be a coating. Looks like a flaked patch on the cylinder.
Stamped DPS 22756.
Likely a Department of Public Safety surplus, customized.
That looks like a straight bull barrel I have seen only in .41, .44, and .45. Serrated rib, too.
Front sight looks an awful lot like the Ron Power ramp on my sawn off .45.
Very dull finish, might it be a coating. Looks like a flaked patch on the cylinder.
Stamped DPS 22756.
Likely a Department of Public Safety surplus, customized.
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I got the gun at a gun show. The guy said it came from a gunsmith. The barrel is a true 5 inch from the cylinder. I do think this is a rebarrel but where would that have came from. Thanks for any help
I got the gun at a gun show. The guy said it came from a gunsmith. The barrel is a true 5 inch from the cylinder. I do think this is a rebarrel but where would that have came from. Thanks for any help
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At first I thought possibly it was an original 6" HP that he cut down to 5" and installed the new front sight, and for whatever reason removed the HP markings. But looking closer, the area he removed doesn't look long enough to fit the original text and that funky symbol. Hmmm...
I like it though!
Todd
I like it though!
Todd
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The Kid
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The picture of the muzzle is too blurry for me to tell. But I'm guessing a 41,44, or 45 barrel that has a liner in it. Can you see a fine line at the forcing cone?
Alk8944
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The barrel rib appears to be striated and the front sight looks like it is retained by a screw. The rib also appears to be too wide for a Model 28. If these are correct that is not an original Model 28 barrel. The rib should be narrow, about the same width as the rear sight base tang, and it should be smooth.
The front sight should be integral to the barrel, not added on. The barrel contour is too heavy for a Model 28, and should be distinctly tapered, not cylindrical. What caliber is the gun? Has it possibly been converted to .41 0r ,44 Magnum by changing the barrel and cylinder? It could be an original Model 28 frame that has been converted.
The front sight should be integral to the barrel, not added on. The barrel contour is too heavy for a Model 28, and should be distinctly tapered, not cylindrical. What caliber is the gun? Has it possibly been converted to .41 0r ,44 Magnum by changing the barrel and cylinder? It could be an original Model 28 frame that has been converted.
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SGT ROCK 11B
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I would guess its a custom barrel.
It looks like it was well put together. Surplus DPS revolver.
It looks like it was well put together. Surplus DPS revolver.
Jim Watson
Member
I think it is a M25 1955 .45 barrel lined to .357.
There was a gunsmith who specialized in handgun barrel lining back in the 20th.
There was a gunsmith who specialized in handgun barrel lining back in the 20th.
Definitely not an original Highway Patrolman barrel. That gun has a bull barrel, not like the original HP tapered barrel.
Jim Watson
Member
The curse of the custom collector, gunsmiths who do not sign their work.
My FLG has a name stamp that he puts on his tools but not on guns he works on.
My FLG has a name stamp that he puts on his tools but not on guns he works on.
StrawHat
Member
Several members have asked, what cartridge is it chambered to accept?
Kevin
Kevin
Pisgah
Member
Someone did a neat barrel swap and created what is likely a lovely shooter...
SGT ROCK 11B
Member
Several companies manufacture custom revolver barrels, including Jarvis, Inc., Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., and Azimuth Technology today.
Back in the 1960 & 1970s I would add Clark, Davis or King's.
Somebody had that revolver made to be a great shooter. I am looking forward to a Range Report. I think you hit the jackpot.
Back in the 1960 & 1970s I would add Clark, Davis or King's.
Somebody had that revolver made to be a great shooter. I am looking forward to a Range Report. I think you hit the jackpot.
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