Dr_B
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Looking for a little advice from those "in the know" regarding Colt revolvers:
I just found two Diamondback .38's in great condition at a local shop. However, the serial numbers are a bit confusing. One begins with "P" and the other begins with "M." There is a thread here on THR that suggests the "P" serial number dates to a limited run in 1982. The "M" serial number prefix has me baffled. Proofhouse shows serial numbers beginning with "N" in the late 1970's and then continuing with "R."
Anyone have any ideas where I might look for info on these serial numbers?
Another issue is that the action locks up on one of the Diamondbacks. They both appear to be in excellent external condition. However, the trigger and hammer occasionally lock up on one of them. This happens after a dry firing, once the trigger has been released and has traveled all the way forward. I have not been able to determine any clear pattern as to how often the lock ups occur. Once it is locked, I cannot pull the trigger or the hammer, but I can open the cylinder. Opening the cylinder or jiggling the trigger/hammer solves the problem. I have removed the grips and have seen nothing obvious that would explain the lock ups. The parts seem to be in good condition, no corrosion or other damage that I can tell.
Again, any ideas? These guns will not be used for any defensive purpose, so I am not entirely concerned with reliability. But it bugs me that one of them does not work properly.
I just found two Diamondback .38's in great condition at a local shop. However, the serial numbers are a bit confusing. One begins with "P" and the other begins with "M." There is a thread here on THR that suggests the "P" serial number dates to a limited run in 1982. The "M" serial number prefix has me baffled. Proofhouse shows serial numbers beginning with "N" in the late 1970's and then continuing with "R."
Anyone have any ideas where I might look for info on these serial numbers?
Another issue is that the action locks up on one of the Diamondbacks. They both appear to be in excellent external condition. However, the trigger and hammer occasionally lock up on one of them. This happens after a dry firing, once the trigger has been released and has traveled all the way forward. I have not been able to determine any clear pattern as to how often the lock ups occur. Once it is locked, I cannot pull the trigger or the hammer, but I can open the cylinder. Opening the cylinder or jiggling the trigger/hammer solves the problem. I have removed the grips and have seen nothing obvious that would explain the lock ups. The parts seem to be in good condition, no corrosion or other damage that I can tell.
Again, any ideas? These guns will not be used for any defensive purpose, so I am not entirely concerned with reliability. But it bugs me that one of them does not work properly.