Inspect those used revolvers carefully.

[WarPig1976]

Thanks for the kind words fellas. Just passing on some tips to the like minded learned over the years by what PL calls an enthusiastic amateur.

Started the repair process last night. Managed to remove the galling and scratches with some file/ 600 grit paper/ 00 steel wool work. Same finish work can be accomplished with the proper scotch brite pads.
Attachment 62250

This guy really did a number to this revolver. It's hard to tell in the photo but he bent and galled the hammer stud. God only knows but he had to beat on the hammer with a hammer!. Also slightly bent is the trigger stud.
Attachment 62251Attachment 62252

The crux of the problem. The SA sear has been at the very least polished beyond safe, but I suspect he filed on it too. Notice the chunk missing on the left hand corner of the SA sear. The block of steel jutting from the hammer is the DA sear. It's polished too but that's no big deal and has no bearing on SA. No pics of the trigger but all he did there was polish the top in an attempt to smooth the DA pull. Bought a replacement just in case, if I don't use it I got a spare.
Attachment 62253Attachment 62254

Everything I need is ordered so hopefully by next weekend this thing'll be back down to fighting weight. I'll keep you guys posted.


Don't know why the photos uploaded side ways?