Buying A Used Revolver Checklist

[RH Factor]

Does anyone know of a thread or can someone give me a rundown on what I should check and look for when inspecting a revolver I might want to buy. Thanks!

 

[justinr1]

RH Factor, there are two links I would point you to. One on TFL, the other in dejanews. Unfortunately, I don't know how to paste the link directly in this response, so you will have to search manually.

1. Perform a search in this forum with the title: "Colt Python Info", posted July 9th. This post concentrates on timing issues.

2. Go to dejanews.com, under the forum rec.guns. Perform a search with this title: "Re: Evaluating used revolvers". It's an old thread back in 95. About 21 points to look for. Very good info.

Hope this helps

justinr1

 

[BigG]

There is an exhaustive thread titled something like "revolver checklist." Do a search on those words and I bet you find everything you need to know on TFL. HTH

George

Here it is:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816&highlight=buying+revolver

 

[RH Factor]

Thanks guys...I appreciate it.

 

[GrandmasterB]

Here's some additonal info:

ftp://flubber.cs.umd.edu/rec/FAQ/IIIB3.txt