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ZVP · March 18, 2014, 03:29 PM

I have been shopping for a used .36 Cal Colt style BPRevolver and noy is is a chore! I habe seen over a dozen that "may: be worth considering but it's really hard to spot trouble areas even moreso than Cartrige guns!
Overlooked are the Brassers of course, and the CVA Kits!
It's hard to discover repeated dry firing other tjan to look for flat nipples.
I look at barrel wedge fit and cylinder creep.
I try lock=up and wiggle as the hammer is let down slow.
Can you help with any other trouble areas to look for?
Thanks,
ZVP

March 18, 2014, 03:29 PM	#1
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Pawn Shop Shopping? I have been shopping for a used .36 Cal Colt style BPRevolver and noy is is a chore! I habe seen over a dozen that "may: be worth considering but it's really hard to spot trouble areas even moreso than Cartrige guns! Overlooked are the Brassers of course, and the CVA Kits! It's hard to discover repeated dry firing other tjan to look for flat nipples. I look at barrel wedge fit and cylinder creep. I try lock=up and wiggle as the hammer is let down slow. Can you help with any other trouble areas to look for? Thanks, ZVP