herrwalther
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My Mother in law pulled out a tissue box today, handing over a Colt Police Positive. Asking me to clean it and bring it down on my next trip. My wife is convinced this is her way of giving me the Colt. Until I know otherwise I will just clean it. Mother in law just wants it cleaned and protected for long term storage, it has probably not been fired in about 30 years. Some of the screws are buggered, so I will likely repair them if I have time to do so.
I know next to nothing about revolvers. I have a JB Wood guide on how to disassemble this one from a Gun Digest text. Is there anything in particular, tips and tricks I would need to take apart other than follow the instructions? I read on a Colt guide to use Flitz polish on plated firearms. Good advice or have anything better?
I know this is a .38 S&W model NOT 38 Special. The barrel was cut down to 2" and re-crowned quite well from what I can tell. Front sight looks welded back on over a stamp I cannot read. Based on the serial number, this was made in 1924. The grips are not original and were replaced with their current Walnut (?) grips.
I know next to nothing about revolvers. I have a JB Wood guide on how to disassemble this one from a Gun Digest text. Is there anything in particular, tips and tricks I would need to take apart other than follow the instructions? I read on a Colt guide to use Flitz polish on plated firearms. Good advice or have anything better?
I know this is a .38 S&W model NOT 38 Special. The barrel was cut down to 2" and re-crowned quite well from what I can tell. Front sight looks welded back on over a stamp I cannot read. Based on the serial number, this was made in 1924. The grips are not original and were replaced with their current Walnut (?) grips.