Turnbull A Colt DS!

The first thing I would do is see If I could straighten the original rod. I know nothing at all about that type of Colt but if the rod is soft enough to bend it should be capable of being straightened. Go from there. I might just leave the finish as is. Finish quality has no affect on shootability. Look at it and wonder what stories it could tell.
 
doubleh said:
The first thing I would do is see If I could straighten the original rod. I know nothing at all about that type of Colt but if the rod is soft enough to bend it should be capable of being straightened. Go from there. I might just leave the finish as is. Finish quality has no affect on shootability. Look at it and wonder what stories it could tell.
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I can’t get the end cap of the rod out
 
Mark_Mark said:
$2,000 😂 ooooh boy, that’s too much

maybe I should just get a new rod! 😝
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Generally speaking, a lot less expensive to just buy one in LNIB condition than to refinish one to that same condition.

Now you can just get it reblued, but a top notch job is a different breed of cat. This old I (eye) frame S&W third model 32 L has been refinished. No idea when or who, or how much, but it doesn't look too bad. Actually it's a pretty good refinish job. The hammer and trigger at least didn't get reblued, nor did the roll marks get buffed off, but there is some minor pitting under the finish in some places. And of course those stocks aren't period (early 1920's) correct

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CajunBass said:
Generally speaking, a lot less expensive to just buy one in LNIB condition than to refinish one to that same condition.

Now you can just get it reblued, but a top notch job is a different breed of cat. This old I (eye) frame S&W third model 32 L has been refinished. No idea when or who, or how much, but it doesn't look too bad. Actually it's a pretty good refinish job. The hammer and trigger at least didn't get reblued, nor did the roll marks get buffed off, but there is some minor pitting under the finish in some places. And of course those stocks aren't period (early 1920's) correct

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drooling 🤤

Got a PP .38 S&W I’m about to get going! I think it from the 20’s

$2,000 TBR job can buy 1/2 a Registered Magnum. I remember them being OK in price like 5-10 years ago
 
That gun (in the OP) has character! I would leave it alone. It looks used but not abused.

The other issue is economics. It makes no sense to spend thousands on a Turnbull restoration. You would never get it back in increased value.
 
Colt no longer offers bluing or any other services for the older pre-2000's revolvers other then the SAA.

The correct procedure for the bent ejector rod is to straighten it. Replacement requires two special tools to disassemble the cylinder assembly and get the rod out.
The ejector has to be unscrewed from the rear of the cylinder and that's always a little risky to get back together. Not recommended, but a socket from a socket set that fits over the ejector ratchet can be used to unscrew it.
There's a special tubular wrench needed to get the rod out of the cylinder. NOTHING ELSE will work but the special wrench.....

www.brownells.com

BROWNELLS COLT CRANE BUSHING TOOL | Brownells

Fits over ejector rod and down into the cylinder to reach and remove the Crane Bushing from Colt revolvers. Fits Colt Python, Trooper, Officers' Model, Official Police, Marshall, Cobra, Agent, Police Positive, Detective Special and Pocket Positive...
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If you want to do this yourself save yourself some grief and damage to the gun and buy the Kuhnhausen Shop Manual Volume One .......

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HERITAGE GUN BOOKS COLT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS SHOP MANUAL- VOLUME I | Brownells

224 pages. 6" x 9". Softbound. Debunks the myths surrounding the D, E and I frame (Python, old model Trooper, Detective Special and other large frames with Python style lock work) by carefully explaining and simplifying the complex relationships b...
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For good parts for Colt's the best source is Jack First. Their parts are either newly made exact replicas or high quality originals better then Gun parts has..........

Home - Jack First Inc.

Jack First Inc: Gunsmithing Excellence Since 1954. 13500+ parts, 70+ years of expertise, gun parts manufacturer, American-made quality."
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If you'd like the gun restored mechanically, the best there is is Frank Glenn.
He's a Master pistolsmith who specializes in Colt revolvers.
He does work to Colt factory standards and specs, offer fast turnaround, and very reasonable pricing.
He's the go-to for the members of the Colt forum and gets uniform great reviews for Colt work.

Frank Glenn-Glenn Custom Complete Gunsmithing Service Glendale AZ

Frank Glenn master gunsmith Glenn Custom complete gunsmithing service
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For a top line Colt factory equivalent refinish Ford's may not be a good choice any longer. They hired some new workers a couple of years ago and quality of workmanship plunged. They may or may not have recovered from that debacle.

A far better choice would be Glenrock, arguably the very best there is, or Precision Bluing.
Both can do a factory level reblue, and Glenrock at least can do a Colt Royal Blue as used on the Python.

Home | Precision Bluing

precisionbluing.com precisionbluing.com
 
Pat Riot said:
I just did a search of all the Colt parts websites that I am aware of and none have that ejector rod. A couple have the “new style” rod, but I am certain that would fit your revolver.

I am pretty sure it would fit mine. It was made in ‘82.
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I had a Gen 2 DS that had a busted ejector rod. I sent it to Frank. Along with a cylinder and ejector rod set from a Gen 3 DS. He worked his magic and got the gun working with the different parts.
 
dfariswheel said:
The correct procedure for the bent ejector rod is to straighten it. Replacement requires two special tools to disassemble the cylinder assembly and get the rod out.
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Well, hell. This is why this forum is so useful. I'd simply have tried to crank it out like a Smith.
Thanks, dfariswheel. Great information.
Moon
 
Miami_JBT said:
dfariswheel mentioned him in this thread... If you actually read all the posts, you'd know who he is.
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I saw where you quoted me and responded to that.
I didn’t read all the posts from where I left off this morning up to the post where you quoted me.
You probably didn’t consider that though did you?

When did “Frank” do your work for you? I contacted him through his website a couple of years ago and was told he wasn’t accepting any new business.
 
Pat Riot said:
I saw where you quoted me and responded to that.
I didn’t read all the posts from where I left off this morning up to the post where you quoted me.
You probably didn’t consider that though did you?

When did “Frank” do your work for you? I contacted him through his website a couple of years ago and was told he wasn’t accepting any new business.
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The post with the link to Frank Glenn was right before mine, not after. So again, if you quoted me to say "who's Frank?" You could have read the post right before mine and actually seen the link and known who Frank is.

dfariswheel post was number 40 and mine was number 41.

Anyways, Frank Glenn did the work last year.
 
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