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Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-23-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,873
Posted By thunderace
Re: pre 64 winchester model 94 serial no. locations

RON. THE WINCHESTER 94 BELONGS TO A FRIEND WHO IS A COLLECTOR,IT LOOKS MORE LIKE A REPAIR WAS DONE IN THAT AREA AND IT WAS POLISHED BACK WELL BEYOND THE SERIAL NUMBER,COULD HAVE BEEN FROM PITTING AND...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-22-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,873
Posted By thunderace
pre 64 winchester model 94 serial no. locations

Hi,I recently picked up a Winchester model 94, 30/30 cal that is a pre 1964 .For some reason the serial No. that is on the reciever behind the barrel was removed.Is their another location for the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-20-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

Jim,will have to wait for your pics until tonight,but what I can tell you from looking at your picture is that the face of my barrel rib looks exactly in the same position in distance back from face...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-19-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

JIM,I CHECKED OUT THE FRONT SIGHT AND AS YOU SAID IT HAS BEEN REPLACED.BUT LIKE YOU SAID THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON IN THESE GUNS.I HAVE RUN ACROSS TWO IVER JOHNSON REVOLVERS WITH THE FRONT SIGHTS MISSING...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-18-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

Jim, have sent the new pics you requested and I am sure you will come up with a answer on what this pistol is.I appreciate your time and research on this and will be waiting to here from you with...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-16-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

JIM, THESE ARE THE PICS OF THE PISTOL IN QUESTION ON THE GRIP FRAME DESIGN.AS YOU CAN SEE IT IS IN THE 500 THOUSAND RANGE. I MADE THE IMITATION MOP GRIPS FOR IT THE OTHER DAY.COULDNT GET THE PICS...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-12-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

Jim, the serial no. range is correct that I gave you ,a six diget no.I will get some pics out so you can see. I wont be able to get them out untill tonight.After you see these please let me know your...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
Red face Re: H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

Jim, mine has a look like the one on the right in the second pic set.The top of the grip has a rounded center section that fits up into the gun frame . Looks similar to some of the I Johnson grip...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By thunderace
H&R top break 7 shot 22 model ?

Hi,I pickked up a H&R 7 shot breaktop revolver in 22 cal.Its barrel length is 2 inches.The mainspring is a leaf type and on the right side of barrel it has 22 Long Rifle Ctge marked.The gun was ...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-06-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By thunderace
Re: Colt new service revolver of 1892

Jim thanks for the info ,I would like to get one for my Gun.It is a service revolver and not a new service as I wrote .Do you have any idea who makes this as repro? Thanks, Rick
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-05-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By thunderace
Colt new service revolver of 1892

Hi,I have a Colt new service revolver made in 1895 in 38 Colt caliber. My question is what is the correct ejector rod head for this gun?I looked at various pictures of these guns on the internet and...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-06-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R 38 safety hammer solid frame age

Thanks Jim ,you have helped me very much with this.I suspected it was not pre 1898.Can you tell me if the H&R new book by WM. Goforth was ever completed?I now it was Delayed for publishing last time...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-05-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By thunderace
H&R 38 safety hammer solid frame age

Hi, is there a positive way to identify if this gun is pre 1898.It is a 5 shot 38 S&W cal centerfire octagon barrel ,solid frame with the factory bobed safety hammer.The cyl stop notches on cylinder...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-25-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,056
Posted By thunderace
stevens 124 c 12 ga shotgun

Hi,can anyone tell me how to disassemble this shotgun reciever?I would like to do a good cleaning of all the parts and refinish the trigger housing that is a painted aluminum casting.These were made...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-21-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,328
Posted By thunderace
US POSTAL SERVICE SHIPPING REGS

HI, CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF I CAN MAIL A 30 INCH SHOTGUN BARREL OUT OF MY STATE? I AM NOT A FFL OR C&R HOLDER.I CALLED MY POSTAL REG. PERSON FOR THE AREA I LIVE IN AND THE WAY SHE SAYS IT IS DESCRIBED...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-11-2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 646
Posted By thunderace
Marlin model 92 ,22 cal feeding problem

Hi, I have a Marlin model 92 ,22 cal lever action .The rifle was made around 1906.The problem is it does not feed the cartridges upward to the barrel.I removed the sideplate with the finger screw on...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-06-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By thunderace
1893 TURK MAUSER SLING SWIVEL

CAN ANYONE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE FRONT SLING SWIVEL ON A 1893 TURK MAUSER.?THE ONE I OWN ITS FRONT SWIVEL IS BENT ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE.WAS THIS FOR A REASON OR WAS THIS BENT FROM DAMAGE?THANKS,RICK
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-25-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,374
Posted By thunderace
STEVENS VISABLE LOADER 22 PUMP RIFLE

HI, I HAVE A STEVENS VISABLE LOADER 22 PUMP ACTION 22 RIFLE.IT WAS MADE BEFORE 1930.THE RIFLE SHOOTS FINE ALTHOUGH IT IS PICKY ON WHAT BRAND OF AMMO YOU GIVE IT.I WILL ONLY FIRE STANDARD VELOCITY...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-10-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By thunderace
Re: IVER JOHNSON FIRING PIN NUT 32 & 38 S&W

no they dont have any at this time , thanks rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-10-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By thunderace
IVER JOHNSON FIRING PIN NUT 32 & 38 S&W

HI, can anyone tell me what thread was used on the firing pin nut or so called bushing on the 32 and 38 sw cal pistols.? Are they the same nut?I have a 32 S&W early 1900s breaktop that needs one and...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-02-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R YOUNG AMERICA 22 ,sightless

Bill ,Thanks for the quick response,actually I gave you wrong number on barrel, the length is 2 1/4.inches.I never gave it a thought on a cut down barrel because the crowning looks so perfect and it...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-02-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By thunderace
H&R YOUNG AMERICA 22 ,sightless

Hi, I have a H&R 22 Yong America Revolver Ser. 69171.It is nickle finished and has what look to be factory mother of pearl grips.What I find unusual is it has no front sight. A 1 3/4 octagon barrel...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-30-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By thunderace
Re: 32 rimfire revolver marked Veteran

Bill, I have a IJ Secret Servce Special and a US revolver safety hammerless both in 32 S&W cal. Were these able to handle a factory smokeless 32 S&W or were they only tested for black powder loads ?...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-18-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By thunderace
Re: 32 rimfire revolver marked Veteran

Yes, Bill I agree on that ,Norwich did make the Excelsior and this looks like its twin.This one is nickle with rosewood grips and is in excellent condition. Bill do you have a date for your new...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-18-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By thunderace
32 rimfire revolver marked Veteran

Hi, I picked up a antique 32 rimfire revolver single action spur trigger 5 shot.The only marking on gun is on top of barrel.It reads Veteran pat Apr.28 1878.The gun has a screw in type side...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 10-07-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R book By WM. Goforth

thanks my wife can put it on my list for Christmas, Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 10-03-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By thunderace
Smile H&R book By WM. Goforth

Hi, can anyone tell me when Bills new H&R book will be available and where it can be bought? Thanks, Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-17-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,759
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R YOUNG AMERICA 22 DOUBLE ACTION

BILL, THANKS FOR THE INFO ON THE PISTOL ,I DID RE CHECK THE BORE AND IT IS RIFLED ALL THE WAY THROUGH, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT STRONG. THANKS ,RICK
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-15-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,759
Posted By thunderace
Re: H&R YOUNG AMERICA 22 DOUBLE ACTION

Bill, Thank you for the Info.I will be getting a copy of your new H&R book when it comes available..I have another question of a aprox value of another pistol that I have come across.It is a 32...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-13-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,759
Posted By thunderace
H&R YOUNG AMERICA 22 DOUBLE ACTION

HI,CAN SOMEONE TELL ME BY A SERIAL NO.CUTOFF OR OTHER MEANS TO DETRRMINE A ANTIQUE 1898 OR BEFORE MANUFACTURE OF THIS REVOLVER MODEL FROM H&R.I THINK THEY WERE MADE TO 1941 . THANNKS, RICK
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-18-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By thunderace
Re: Excelsior 32 rimfire revolver

Yes, it was Norwich Pistol Company,of Norwich Falls Ct. went out of buisiness July 30 1881.They made alot of suicide specials
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-18-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By thunderace
Excelsior 32 rimfire revolver

Hi, can someone tell me who made this revolver?It is a spur trigger pocket revolver that looks similar to a early I Johnson defender.This one has a removable side plug like some of the small Colt...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-04-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By thunderace
Re: BELGIAN VELO DOG REVOLVER

THANKS FOR THE INFO ON THE GUN. I DONT THINK I WILL EVER SHOOT IT ,BUT ITS NICE TO KNOW WHAT WOULD WORK IF YOU WANTED TO SHOOT IT. RICK
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-04-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By thunderace
BELGIAN VELO DOG REVOLVER

Hi, I HAVE A BELGIAN .32 CAL 5 SHOT FOLDING TRIGGER POCKET REVOLVER.IT DOES HAVE POST 1894 BELGIAN PROOF MARKS BUT NOT MARKED WITH A SMOKELESS PROOF MARK.WHAT TYPE OF 32 WAS USED IN THIS GUN, IT IS...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-23-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By thunderace
Re: double action random malfunction

HI, I HAVE A COLT OFFICIAL POLICE 38 SPECIAL.THIS USED TO DO THE SAME THING.THE GUN WAS NOT GUMMED UP INSIDE.I BOUGHT A NEW HAND AND FIT IT TO GUN ,THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM .YOU WILL HAVE TO FIT IT,...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-22-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,591
Posted By thunderace
fOREHAND ARMS MODEL 1901 32 DOUBLE ACTION BREAK TOP REVOLVER EXTERNAL HAMMER

I HAVE A FOREHAND ARMS MODEL 1901 32 CAL. DOUBLE ACTION BREAK TOP REVOLVER.IT IS A 5 SHOT DESIGN AND ON ITS TOP STRAP IT IS ALSO MARKED HOPKINS AND ALLEN.IT MUST BE A REVOLVER MADE IN THE...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-03-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,775
Posted By thunderace
Re: 1910 Kolb Baby Hammerless 22 revolver

Thanks I will give it a try. Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-29-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,775
Posted By thunderace
Re: 1910 Kolb Baby Hammerless 22 revolver

Hi, checked a 1916 model on a patent drawing ,looks different insde with the revised 3 way mainspring they used in it. Thanks Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-29-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,775
Posted By thunderace
1910 Kolb Baby Hammerless 22 revolver

I have a Kolb 1910 Baby Hammerless 22 short revolver.The gun needs a hand spring ,cant find any pics of what it looks like and does one end of it somehow connect to the trigger paw that sits below...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-27-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill I tried those patent numbers and others I could find but no luck on any pics of the area of gun I am dealing with.All the pics I saw had cutaway views of the gun such as hammer firing pin and...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-25-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill, thanks I will give that a try online . Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-25-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill, I picked up a little Kolb, Baby hHammerless the other day,Do you have any knowledge on the parts of this revolver?It is marked on top strap Baby Hammerless 1910, pat. April 5/10.It is a square...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-17-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill,I finished all the parts today and hand fit each part,the gun works perfectly.Gun locks up tight with no play in cylinder.Your book and your help have been a great asset in this little gun...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-16-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

BILL, YOU DONT HAVE TO DO THAT FOR ME ,THATS A PAIN IN THE YOU KNOW WHAT.I THINK IT JUST RIDES ON THE HAMMER CAM.I PULLED HAMMER BACK WITH CYL LOCK IN GUN AND LOOKED DOWN IN GUN NEXT TO HAMMER AND...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-15-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

BILL, I HAVE A QUESTION ON HOW THE CYL STOP WORKS OFF THE CAM ON THE HAMMER ON THE DEFENDER 22 I AM WORKING ON. I SEE THE CAM ON THIS HAMMER IS TAPERED IN WIDTH ACCROSS THE HAMMER THICKNESS.IS THE...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-13-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill,made the cyl. hand and a pin this afternoon so far it looks good.The hole in the hammer for mounting hand on this one has no threds to hold a screw,so I countersunk the hole in hand and made a...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-13-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill ,serial No. is 834 ,but like you said the info from the 1870 s catalogs with a high production gun as this may in some cases be incorrect. Rick
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-13-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill ,recieved your book today and all I can say is fantastic!I looked at the pictues of the 22 defender and it looks very simple to make the missing parts.The only question I have is the barrel on...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-07-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill, Thank you very much for the help,I checked around some obsolete gun parts houses and no luck as yet to find any of these parts.I think it will be unlikely I will find any parts for this .I dont...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-06-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,340
Posted By thunderace
Re: Iver johnson 22 defender with eagle grips

Bill, I ordered your book today but it wont get here for a week.I wanted to work on it and I took it apart and gave it a good cleaning.I was hopping to get a jump start on making the missing parts...
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