I just picked up a first generation Colt Det. Spec. It was a bargin so I picked it up in spite of its flaws. The ejection rod is not quite straight. It binds a bit when ejecting spent cases. The gun was apparently used as a movie gun and the front 1/3rd of the barrel is threaded (inside) for a fake silencer. The back 2/3 of the rifling is intact and sharp. Obviosly accuracy has suffered a bit, however it is allright for bellygun ranges. I am in search of a smith who can straighten the ejector rod and perhaps find and install a new barrel. Any help is appreciated.
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I will only recommend the following Colt repair facilities:
The Colt Factory.
Usually the fastest and cheapest, they know more about it than anyone.
Quality of work is first class.
The problem is, they no longer have parts for many of the older guns.
Cylinder & Slide in Nebraska.
C&S is more a custom shop than a straight repair shop, but their work is absolutely top of the line.
Prices are high.
Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters.
Fast and good on pricing.
PHH used to be the Colt factory's overflow for warranty repairs and offer top quality work.
As an added bonus, PHH apparently has a large supply of parts.
Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters
1330 Center Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 766-6100
One option is to buy the needed parts from one of the parts houses, and have one of the above to install them.
Some of them may balk at this, since most parts for older guns are used, and these aren't always usable.
In your case, the ejector rod can almost certainly be straightened, without needing a new part.
Good, used barrels are sometimes available from:
Gun Parts Corporation. http://www.e-gunparts.com
Jack First Gun Parts. http://www.jackfirstgun.com
The Colt Factory.
Usually the fastest and cheapest, they know more about it than anyone.
Quality of work is first class.
The problem is, they no longer have parts for many of the older guns.
Cylinder & Slide in Nebraska.
C&S is more a custom shop than a straight repair shop, but their work is absolutely top of the line.
Prices are high.
Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters.
Fast and good on pricing.
PHH used to be the Colt factory's overflow for warranty repairs and offer top quality work.
As an added bonus, PHH apparently has a large supply of parts.
Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters
1330 Center Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 766-6100
One option is to buy the needed parts from one of the parts houses, and have one of the above to install them.
Some of them may balk at this, since most parts for older guns are used, and these aren't always usable.
In your case, the ejector rod can almost certainly be straightened, without needing a new part.
Good, used barrels are sometimes available from:
Gun Parts Corporation. http://www.e-gunparts.com
Jack First Gun Parts. http://www.jackfirstgun.com
Good to see another local
I'm down here in Tacoma, and am having similar problems finding a local gunsmith. Not too popular here in liberal-ville
One that I have been turned on too is Weapons Safety, Inc. In Bellevue. Not too far from Seattle. You can check them out at weaponssafety.com. Have heard and read that they have a full service smith and custom shop. Might give them a try.See you at the range.
I'm down here in Tacoma, and am having similar problems finding a local gunsmith. Not too popular here in liberal-ville
One that I have been turned on too is Weapons Safety, Inc. In Bellevue. Not too far from Seattle. You can check them out at weaponssafety.com. Have heard and read that they have a full service smith and custom shop. Might give them a try.See you at the range.