A buddy who works at a scrapyard just saved an old revolver from the big meltdown. I told him I'd find out something more about it. It is a 31 caliber six shot Colt revolver, serial number in the 265000 vicinity, all numbers matching. The barrel is 6", and the loading lever is in place. On the top flat of the barrel is a line of writing, but I couldn't make it out without a magnifier.
It lacks the grips, and the 2 backstrap screws.
The finish on the steel is completely gone, the brass is still brass colored. The cylinder still rotates, and the mechanism works, but I begged him not to do that again.
What model revolver has he rescued, what might be a ballpark value (he paid $20!!!), and what should he consider as far as restoration? Also, what year was it manufactured? Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It lacks the grips, and the 2 backstrap screws.
The finish on the steel is completely gone, the brass is still brass colored. The cylinder still rotates, and the mechanism works, but I begged him not to do that again.
What model revolver has he rescued, what might be a ballpark value (he paid $20!!!), and what should he consider as far as restoration? Also, what year was it manufactured? Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
