A "new" SA Clone

Doug Bowser · December 27, 2011, 09:30 PM

I bought a well used 1873 SA clone today. It is not functioning the way I would like it to. It is marked DAKOTA .45 Colt, INTERCONTENENTAL ARMS, INC. AND MADE IN ITALY. The date code indiates it was made in 1966.

The probems with the revolver are:

1. Trigger sticks and does not engage the hammer notch every time

2. Firing Pin has dented the recoil plate

3. Cylinder locking bolt releases too soon and scratches the cylinder.

I have some spare parts for a Colt 1873 and I believe they will work with a bit of fitting. I got the revolver for $50. No, it isn't hot. The barrel is 4-5/8" and is clean inside.

Did this revolver come from EMF?

Doug

Cheapshooter · December 27, 2011, 09:55 PM

Google is your friend!!! But in the spirit of the season I did a little googleing for you:
http://www.singleactions.com/Interco...erDakotas.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=Lk_...ed=0CEgQ6AEwAQ

Jim Watson · December 27, 2011, 10:03 PM

Skeeter Skelton reported no 2.
The only answer seems to be not to dryfire and hope that is enough.

Cheapshooter · December 28, 2011, 12:28 AM

Also, try here for parts: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...?filter=dakota

December 27, 2011, 09:30 PM	#1
Doug Bowser Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Posts: 163	A "new" SA Clone I bought a well used 1873 SA clone today. It is not functioning the way I would like it to. It is marked DAKOTA .45 Colt, INTERCONTENENTAL ARMS, INC. AND MADE IN ITALY. The date code indiates it was made in 1966. The probems with the revolver are: 1. Trigger sticks and does not engage the hammer notch every time 2. Firing Pin has dented the recoil plate 3. Cylinder locking bolt releases too soon and scratches the cylinder. I have some spare parts for a Colt 1873 and I believe they will work with a bit of fitting. I got the revolver for $50. No, it isn't hot. The barrel is 4-5/8" and is clean inside. Did this revolver come from EMF? Doug

December 27, 2011, 09:55 PM	#2
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Google is your friend!!! But in the spirit of the season I did a little googleing for you: http://www.singleactions.com/Interco...erDakotas.html http://books.google.com/books?id=Lk_...ed=0CEgQ6AEwAQ __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

December 28, 2011, 12:28 AM	#4
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Also, try here for parts: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...?filter=dakota __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

December 27, 2011, 10:03 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Skeeter Skelton reported no 2. The only answer seems to be not to dryfire and hope that is enough.