I just purchased a Spanish "Old Pattern" revolver. It has all the proper British proof marks and the acceptance mark.. The gun has little if any original finish but the grips are very good and the gun is tight for a Spanish make. It is double action only. These were substitute standard revolvers used by the British army in WWI. It is chambered for .455.
In that fact is my question. I notice that the cylinder does not lock up except when the trigger is pulled. It stays locked until the trigger is released. The questions are:
Is this manner of cylinder locking correct?
Should this gun be double action only?
Is this safe to shoot with light loads (probably Trail Boss under a 250 LRN) assuming the mechanics of the gun are correct?
The gun was made by Orbea Hermanos. Cylinder and barrel look very good with no rust or pitting. Thanks for any and all replies. John McPInformation
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