Colt Police Positive 38 Special, circa 1919

[Roy Allain]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the left side plate? Also what/how to remove the cylinder latch? Or does it come off with the plate?

The cylinder/yoke assembly is already off. No problem there.

The revolver is rusted in many spots, but I have been soaking it in oil for the past 4 days. The fire control group functions properly now, but I still want to have a look/see inside. Sear surfaces, etc.

Thanks,

Roy

 

[Scorch]

To remove the side plate, remove the screws that hold it in place, then tap the revolver's grip frame with a screwdriver handle or a piece of wood until the sideplate lifts itself off. If it is rusted in place, that may take a while. The latch thumb piece will come off with the sideplate, the latch itself is a separate piece that fits into the frame from the rear. You have to remove all of the internals to get the latch out. Just a word of warning: if you don't know what you are doing with Colt revolvers, don't.

 

[James K]

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Disassembling Colt DA revolvers should be attempted only by those who take computer hard drives apart to wipe off old data with a dust cloth.

Jim