LzChase
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I've aquired an old Remington revolver and as a first time owner I have a few questions.
First of, it has a gap between the face of the cylinder and the forcing cone measuring 0.0137 inch/0.35mm. Is this acceptable or should I consult with a gunsmith?
Next, the original cylinder is missing and has been replaced with a cylinder bearing a different serial number. Is this normal? Everything else seems to be original.
I'd also like to know what to oil the mechanism with and how much oil to use. It was packed with grease for storage when I got it so I cleaned it out. I currently have Ballistol, Brunox Turbo-Spray and Hoppe's no. 9 Lubricating Oil.
Next are the two most important questions boiling down to one: Is it safe to fire this gun?
With the hammer cocked, the cylinder is not rock solid. It is able to move a very very little bit, to where you can just barely feel it. It's very minimal but it is there. Should this be a of concern?
Second, the bore seems to have some pitting. The rifling is still there but it isn't perfectly smooth. The protruding bit is old fouling that seems to be really caked on. I've ordered a set of bronze brushes.
First of, it has a gap between the face of the cylinder and the forcing cone measuring 0.0137 inch/0.35mm. Is this acceptable or should I consult with a gunsmith?
Next, the original cylinder is missing and has been replaced with a cylinder bearing a different serial number. Is this normal? Everything else seems to be original.
I'd also like to know what to oil the mechanism with and how much oil to use. It was packed with grease for storage when I got it so I cleaned it out. I currently have Ballistol, Brunox Turbo-Spray and Hoppe's no. 9 Lubricating Oil.
Next are the two most important questions boiling down to one: Is it safe to fire this gun?
With the hammer cocked, the cylinder is not rock solid. It is able to move a very very little bit, to where you can just barely feel it. It's very minimal but it is there. Should this be a of concern?
Second, the bore seems to have some pitting. The rifling is still there but it isn't perfectly smooth. The protruding bit is old fouling that seems to be really caked on. I've ordered a set of bronze brushes.