Source for a Hand

[epidoc]

I need a hand (the part that rotates the cylinder) for New Century (triple lock) in the 14,000 range.

I looked at Numrich's listing for the Model 1917, but am not sure the one they offer will fit a New Century Model.

 

[Hondo44]

Pictures are always best to insure the new part matches the old.

Is it having a cyl "carry up" issue or is the pawl missing?

A carry up issue doesn'y usually need a new pawl. And it will usually take more fitting than just adjusting the cyl teeth.

 

[epidoc]

Response

I sent the gun off several years ago to a restorer who then had a stroke. After four years and many emails, the pistol was finally returned to me this week. No restoration work had been done, but it had been disassembled and put back together. Whoever assembled it did not put in all of the parts.

When the cylinder would not rotate I pulled the side plate and confirmed that there is no hand present. Since it is Target Model New Century I want to get it in working condition.

 

[DWalt]

Most of us know the Chicoine situation. Just be happy you got (most of) your gun returned. No idea of the interchangeability of early vs. late N-frame hands. Perhaps someone in the gunsmithing area of this forum could provide useful advice.

 

[armorer951]

Perhaps Jack First would have one?

Jack First Gunshop - First in Gun Parts - Rapid City, South Dakota

605) 343-8481

 

[Hondo44]

Sorry to hear that!

I know it might sound futile, but was Chicoine's son contacted to alert him that the hand is missing? In the meantime, I'll check my 1917 and New century to compare the hands. Also sending you a list of sources I've gotten New Century parts from by PM.

 

[CScott]

I was able to use an oversize N frame hand from Power Custom. It had to be made thinner by removing metal from the side the pins are on by rubbing it on a diamond sharpening stone. Then the larger pin had to have a slight flattening on one.side to fit into it's hole. But it all works fine now.

 

[Hondo44]

Bravo, nice work, we all love a happy ending!

Happy shooting! If you're still of a mind to restore it, these people will do an excellent job and make you a happy camper as well:

The master Horace Ford in Florida: Ford's work in post 32 of this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...on-relieved-grips-help-pls.html#post138237660

Website: Ford?s Guns - Custom Refinished Guns and Desert Eagle Sights!
Prices: Fords Custom Gun Refinishing in Crystal River, Florida

 

[epidoc]

Thanks everyone

Does anyone have an email for David Chicoine's son? I will query him about the missing hand, but as one of you mentioned, I'm not optimistic.

Thanks for the information on Horace Ford. I will contact Fords about working on the pistol.

 

[Hondo44]

I don't know if it still works, but here's what I had.
Dave Chicoine
Phone: 704-8253-0265
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.oldwestgunsmith.com

 

[RussellD]

I may have one in my parts bin, send me a PM and I'll take some measurements of it for you.

 

[epidoc]

Email address

I don't know how to send a PM, but you can contact me at [email protected]

 

[Muley Gil]

I don't know how to send a PM, but you can contact me at [email protected]

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