ASM .36 brass

[eggwelder]

Looking at this, don`t know much about the older ones. Arbor looks worn, but is this a normal look for these?
Rest of the gun looks good other than the crud on the hammer. This is not in my hands, about 2900 km away from me. Recoil shield looks ok too

 

[B P Arn]

The arbor, and everything else, looks good to me.

I have a few brass framed guns. Use sensible loads, and they will last a life time.

It's probably a good idea to load the cylinders off the frame in a press, although I never do.

 

[eggwelder]

Thanks much. The seller has an excellent rating on another forum, just waiting to see if there are any accesories included in the sale. Pretty cheap for north of the border, but we are also not experiencing the pinch as bad as you guys. Soon, yes, and maybe i`ll be sending mine south to you guys due to the political situation here, but no real shortage for now. Not very many of us that i`m aware of.

 

[CaptainKirk]

Your biggest concern at this point should be if the arbor is loose. Because if it is, the frame is junk. Very typical with older brass frame revolvers.

 

[sourdough]

Your biggest concern at this point should be if the arbor is loose. Because if it is, the frame is junk. Very typical with older brass frame revolvers.

That can be repaired if one is willing to remove the arbor (via drilling out its anchor pin) and re-installing the arbor using Red Loctite and re-installing an anchor pin. Never said it would be easy or cheap. The frame would only be junk (and there is a spendy tedious repair for that) is if the front of the recoil shield has been battered due to excessive loads by the rear ratchet of the cylinder. Again, never said it would be easy or cheap.

It all depends upon your wallet and your desire to resurrect an old revolver.

Regards,

Jim

 

[nightwolf1974]

MMMMMMMMM.......ASM! ❤

 

[toot]

the stress / stretch is inflicted on the arbor when loading, not hot / heavy loads. as stated load it off of the gun.

 

[toot]

when this happens it will get out of time.

 

[eggwelder]

So I took the plunge and bought it. It`s a restricted up here- need a permit to fart while holding it.
showed my son the pictures of it- his first question- Is it lighter than the Dragoon?

 

[BadDaditood]

LoL it’s a LOT lighter than a Dragoon!!!

 

[toot]

KUDDO'S to you!