I am BP ignorant though I did go to the range with my father once a long time ago. I acquired his BP guns and equipment at his death 40+ years ago. This included a CVA Ky rifle kit and Ky pistol kit. The pistol kit was all in an old candy tin so manufacturer isn’t known. Now retired and with a small hobby machine shop I’d like to tackle these. The rifle kit appears to be complete to include a nice instruction booklet and all drilling, tapping, deburring and chamfering has been accomplished so it looks like a rather straight forward assembly process. Now the pistol is another story. There is a faded instruction sheet but this barrel doesn’t match the instructions which refer to a finished barrel. This barrel will require it to be drilled and tapped for the drum. The tang on the barrel is much too long and straight as an arrow thus some cutting, heating and bending will be required. Also dovetails will need to be cut into the barrel for the front and rear sights. Also there isn’t a lock for it.
So my questions are: 1.Where do I source a lock? 2. As this barrel will require some machine work would the instructions give some indication of where the drum should be located or must I determine that once the lock is installed? 3. Guidelines for heat tolerance and treatment of the tang. Thanks any and all who can offer some assistance.
So my questions are: 1.Where do I source a lock? 2. As this barrel will require some machine work would the instructions give some indication of where the drum should be located or must I determine that once the lock is installed? 3. Guidelines for heat tolerance and treatment of the tang. Thanks any and all who can offer some assistance.
I’ve got plenty of adult beverage. I’ll press on
