belgian antique slngle action revolver,Colt look alike

[thunderace]

Hi,I have a antique Belgian single action 5 shot 38/40 revolver that is missing its cylinder stop and spring.I dont know what they look like or what it is activated off.Gun looks like a Colt Peacemaker but is smaller in frame size.The Internall workings are different as the trigger and hammer screw positions are different than Colt.It has a cross pin added to hold the cyl stop.If any one out there is familiar with this revolver and can help me with a discription of missing parts and how it is set up I would be greatfull. I know a good pistol smith could do it ,but value of the gun would not warrant the cost of it.I have made parts for some of my old guns but this one I cant get any Info on as yet.I can supply any additional as needed info. Thanks Thunderace

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[Claven2]

The belgian revolvers were often hand-made one-offs by small gunsmithing shops, so it may not correspond to any standard. Also, many have almost no markings, further frustrating the parts issue.

You may have to just take it to a gunsmith and see if they can come up with a fix that will work for you.

[Jim K]

There were a bunch of different more or less copies of the Colt made in Belgium, and the parts are simply not available.

As you know, the problem is not making the parts, but figuring what the parts ought to look like. Try making some trial parts first out of cardboard, then out of wood or plastic until you get something that is the right size and looks as if it would work. Then try making a part out of aluminum, which can be worked with a Dremel tool. At some point in that process you will decide the thing looks good, and make the part(s) from steel.

Good luck.

Jim

[Chuckindenver]

if you email some pics, of the pistol, i may have some that will work. i have a box of non Colt SA parts..i save to make clunkers work.