I bought at a discount a Colt New Police .32 made roughly 1907 based on the serial number during the transition to the Police Positive. My particular revolver does have the new hammer block/action but not the dual labeled barrel as some do. Unfortunately, it has a bulged barrel but otherwise has good finish, timing, even grips.
I have a smith that is familiar with and works with old Colts including the blackpowder ones but what I need to know if whether an early police positive/new police barrel will work on it. I located and bought a cheap early police positive 5" barrel (based on markings and sights) that was in great shape externally and internally. Someone did thin the front sight blade and I bought it just in case that it would work (paid about .30 bucks for it including shipping).
Anyone know whether significant lathe work is needed to fit it? My smith is always backed up and does lathe work on several rather than piece by piece so I can keep looking for a proper barrel to save him time and yes my revolver has a true .32 new police rather than a .32 Colt cylinder so that I can fire .32 S&W so that is not an issue.
I have a smith that is familiar with and works with old Colts including the blackpowder ones but what I need to know if whether an early police positive/new police barrel will work on it. I located and bought a cheap early police positive 5" barrel (based on markings and sights) that was in great shape externally and internally. Someone did thin the front sight blade and I bought it just in case that it would work (paid about .30 bucks for it including shipping).
Anyone know whether significant lathe work is needed to fit it? My smith is always backed up and does lathe work on several rather than piece by piece so I can keep looking for a proper barrel to save him time and yes my revolver has a true .32 new police rather than a .32 Colt cylinder so that I can fire .32 S&W so that is not an issue.