NIGHTLORD40K
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Thats what the tag said on a lump of rust hanging from a nail on the wall of one of my LGS. But, as I squinted a bit, it started looking something like a revolver-
Turned out to be a poor old Colt Police Positive in .22WRF. I finagled them into letting me take it home after convincing them I wasnt going to hurt myself with it.
This is what she looks like after a couple hours of polishing and some cold-blue, then more polishing.
They thought it was broken internally, but the only problem was a loose ratchet preventing the hand from turning the cylinder. Easily fixed with some Loc-tite. Locks up tight now and the bore is perfect!
I ordered an ejector rod ball from Numrich, but I guess they are running behind- thanks China.
Also need to find a set-screw for the rear sight-
I know Ive seen these grips before......Webley/Scott perhaps? They fit (sorta) but Im going to get some repro Colt walnut eventually. If anybody knows what these go to and/or want them, let me know, Ill send em to ya when I get the replacements-
Next I need to make some .22LR adapters from Magnum cases. If shes a shooter, I might splurge and have a local machine shop sleeve the chambers. Overall not bad for $150, Id say.
Turned out to be a poor old Colt Police Positive in .22WRF. I finagled them into letting me take it home after convincing them I wasnt going to hurt myself with it.
This is what she looks like after a couple hours of polishing and some cold-blue, then more polishing.
They thought it was broken internally, but the only problem was a loose ratchet preventing the hand from turning the cylinder. Easily fixed with some Loc-tite. Locks up tight now and the bore is perfect!
I ordered an ejector rod ball from Numrich, but I guess they are running behind- thanks China.
Also need to find a set-screw for the rear sight-
I know Ive seen these grips before......Webley/Scott perhaps? They fit (sorta) but Im going to get some repro Colt walnut eventually. If anybody knows what these go to and/or want them, let me know, Ill send em to ya when I get the replacements-
Next I need to make some .22LR adapters from Magnum cases. If shes a shooter, I might splurge and have a local machine shop sleeve the chambers. Overall not bad for $150, Id say.
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