Colt Police Positive 38 Special, circa 1919

Roy Allain · August 30, 2014, 01:20 PM

Can anyone tell me how to remove the left side plate? Also what/how to remove the cylinder latch? Or does it come off with the plate?

The cylinder/yoke assembly is already off. No problem there.

The revolver is rusted in many spots, but I have been soaking it in oil for the past 4 days. The fire control group functions properly now, but I still want to have a look/see inside. Sear surfaces, etc.

Thanks,

Roy

Scorch · August 30, 2014, 07:57 PM

To remove the side plate, remove the screws that hold it in place, then tap the revolver's grip frame with a screwdriver handle or a piece of wood until the sideplate lifts itself off. If it is rusted in place, that may take a while. The latch thumb piece will come off with the sideplate, the latch itself is a separate piece that fits into the frame from the rear. You have to remove all of the internals to get the latch out. Just a word of warning: if you don't know what you are doing with Colt revolvers, don't.

James K · August 31, 2014, 02:41 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Disassembling Colt DA revolvers should be attempted only by those who take computer hard drives apart to wipe off old data with a dust cloth.

Jim

August 30, 2014, 01:20 PM	#1
Roy Allain Member Join Date: October 28, 2007 Location: Harvey, La Posts: 31	Colt Police Positive 38 Special, circa 1919 Can anyone tell me how to remove the left side plate? Also what/how to remove the cylinder latch? Or does it come off with the plate? The cylinder/yoke assembly is already off. No problem there. The revolver is rusted in many spots, but I have been soaking it in oil for the past 4 days. The fire control group functions properly now, but I still want to have a look/see inside. Sear surfaces, etc. Thanks, Roy

August 30, 2014, 07:57 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	To remove the side plate, remove the screws that hold it in place, then tap the revolver's grip frame with a screwdriver handle or a piece of wood until the sideplate lifts itself off. If it is rusted in place, that may take a while. The latch thumb piece will come off with the sideplate, the latch itself is a separate piece that fits into the frame from the rear. You have to remove all of the internals to get the latch out. Just a word of warning: if you don't know what you are doing with Colt revolvers, don't. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 31, 2014, 02:41 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Disassembling Colt DA revolvers should be attempted only by those who take computer hard drives apart to wipe off old data with a dust cloth. Jim