Triplelock & 2nd. Model Help

[buffalo4star]

Looking at two English proof marked S&W's @ my LGS. Both have been converted to 45 Colt. A description of the Triplelock is first; barrel original; cylinder appears to be a replacement and is bored straght through. Ejection rod is bent and the knob has been ground down. Grips are not correct ( magna's from the 60's and have been worked on). Bore is a 7 on a 10 scale. Overall condition is 60%. To me this is a parts gun whose value is about $450 to $500.

The 2nd. Model also has the cylinder bored straight thru to 45 Colt and possibly is a replacement. Barrel is original. Grips are correct. Bore is a 5 on a 10 scale. Overall condition is 60%.

To me it is questionable to buy these to fire but to buy them only as parts guns. Put the same $450 to $500 value on the 2 nd model.

Value your input.....

 

[handejector]

Value your input.....

Put the $450 to $500 X 2 together and apply it to a better gun.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Put the $450 to $500 X 2 together and apply it to a better gun.

I have to agree with our Fearless Leader.

 

[mrcvs]

I would think a parts gun, even if it is a Triple Lock, wouldn't be worth $450 to $500. Seems a bit steep to me. What do others think a 'parts gun' Triple Lock might be worth these days?

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

I'm a bit confused over your description of the cylinders being 'bored straight through'. A 45 Colt cylinder should have a shoulder where the chamber throat narrows down to bullet diameter. Usually the shoulder is at a bit of an angle, not perpendicular to the chamber as a chamber is for a cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth. But there should be two diameters in there, one for the case, and one for the bullet. If it is bored straight through with no shoulder or chamber throat it will shoot very badly.

 

[buffalo4star]

I agree with your analysis. The fact that there is no shoulder or throat that is typical in a revolver cylinder makes this part useless. The hammer, trigger and yoke are what is needed as replacements for the Triplelock in my possession. That is the only reason any thought is given to the purchase. The 2nd model has been dismissed from my thinking after considering the feedback from Forum members.

Howdy

I'm a bit confused over your description of the cylinders being 'bored straight through'. A 45 Colt cylinder should have a shoulder where the chamber throat narrows down to bullet diameter. Usually the shoulder is at a bit of an angle, not perpendicular to the chamber as a chamber is for a cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth. But there should be two diameters in there, one for the case, and one for the bullet. If it is bored straight through with no shoulder or chamber throat it will shoot very badly.