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boomtime

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Hi All,
I just took home a Standard Manufacturing Single Action.
I was hoping to get some input from you guys. It looks like it had been sitting around in maybe not the best condition. Check out the pictures, sorry I couldn't get clear pictures of inside the barrel.

As soon as I looked at the cylinder end of the barrel, I noticed a lot of debris. I took a few more pictures to try and capture everything. After cleaning it, there is still some discoloration in the barrel towards the far end. I sent the pictures over to Standard Manufacturing but I was hoping to hear from you guys whether or not I am being overly concerned.
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Looks like it had been shot with both lead and jacketed bullets with leading at the breech and coppering near the muzzle.
Did the "debris" in the breech end come out?
 
Looks like it had been shot with both lead and jacketed bullets with leading at the breech and coppering near the muzzle.
Did the "debris" in the breech end come out?
Hi Jim,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes it all came out. The only place where there is some discoloration is near the muzzle. The rest of the barrel cleaned up nicely.
 
I think the "discoloration" is a copper wash from jacketed bullets and would take a specific copper solvent to remove.

What bullets do you plan to use?
I plan to use mostly 250 grain lead hardcast. Do you think if I let a patch of Hoppes #9 sit there for a few hours it might help remove it?
 
I see nothing that would be concerning to me. Clean it up carefully and look at it critically afterwards for any issues. That’s some beautiful engraving on the gun and very nice checkering on the stocks. Congrats!
 
I see nothing that would be concerning to me. Clean it up carefully and look at it critically afterwards for any issues. That’s some beautiful engraving on the gun and very nice checkering on the stocks. Congrats!
Thank you. The engraving is really beautiful. It's actually hand engraved and you can tell the craftsmanship when looking closely. It is however missing some clear coat on the hammer. It's a birthday present to myself so I won't take it out to shoot until the end of August.
 
You should take it out and test it. You wouldn’t want to give a gift that has issues. I would estimate 5 or 6 range sessions should work out any issues. This way when you give yourself that gift you will know it’s working just fine. ;)
So tempting.. I think you're right...
 
Howdy

I can attest that El Paso Saddlery makes fine holsters.

A bunch of years ago I had them make up a Slim Jim holster for my nickel plated New Model Number Three.

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Turns out it fits my Russian Model too.

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Fits my Merwin Hulbert Pocket Army too.

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A few years later I had them make another one, so I could bring a couple of antique revolvers to a CAS match. This day I brought the New Model Number Three and the Merwin Hulbert. Everything El Paso makes is custom. Left or right, russet or black, straight hang or cross draw, belt width, lined or unlined, barrel length, stamping or no stamping. I suggest getting a lined holster for a fine revolver. The calf skin lining will put less wear on the blue than the rougher leather of an unlined holster. I went with simple Border Stamping to dress them up a little bit.

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Looks like a great revolver, nothin' stays new forever- shoot it and see how it does. I've never handled a standard man. revolver but I've heard they're excellent.
Looks good, shoots good = everything's good.
Post a range report when you get it out there, interested to hear how you like it.
 
boomtime

A very fine looking single action! I don't see anything in your photos that would concern me all that much as to prior use. Clean it up, take it to the range, and have some fun with your awesome birthday present!
 
Howdy

I can attest that El Paso Saddlery makes fine holsters.

A bunch of years ago I had them make up a Slim Jim holster for my nickel plated New Model Number Three.

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Turns out it fits my Russian Model too.

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Fits my Merwin Hulbert Pocket Army too.

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A few years later I had them make another one, so I could bring a couple of antique revolvers to a CAS match. This day I brought the New Model Number Three and the Merwin Hulbert. Everything El Paso makes is custom. Left or right, russet or black, straight hang or cross draw, belt width, lined or unlined, barrel length, stamping or no stamping. I suggest getting a lined holster for a fine revolver. The calf skin lining will put less wear on the blue than the rougher leather of an unlined holster. I went with simple Border Stamping to dress them up a little bit.

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Very nice collection. You've got so much history in those handguns. Thanks for your information about the holsters.
 
If that were mine, I would not bother with a factory made, off the shelf holster. There are many very good leathersmiths who could easily make a holster for the SAA.

Kevin
 
I plan to use mostly 250 grain lead hardcast. Do you think if I let a patch of Hoppes #9 sit there for a few hours it might help remove it?

I would not leave a patch in the barrel. Just leave the bore wet with solvent, wipe out and rewet occasionally. A forgotten patch can cause trouble two ways. An obstruction if shot out, a point of corrosion if let dry out.
 
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