Over the weekend in my quest for a Martini bayonet I came across a Bodeo Model 1889 revolver. Granted it is not in ideal condition. It was welded to a stand in a vertical, barrel up position. This can easily be corrected. It is the other issues which are the potential problems.
From outward appearances, the gun is complete with the exception of the firing pin on the hammer. This was ground off. The loading gate opens and closes, the cylinder moves but it does not turn. The trigger is the hinged type and it will hinge up into the storage position but it will not move to release the hammer. The hammer also will not move and is in the open position. I did not really look into the bore to see what kind of condition it was in. Outside condition is mixed. Some areas with pitting some without. Brescia manufacture although I did not notice the date but is most likely an antique.
Price for this contraption is $140.
There is no way I can disassemble this prior to purchase. I'm speculating that some spot welds have taken place on the interior which prevents the moving parts from moving. No idea if all the springs and such remain inside.
My head is telling me to steer clear of this but the part of me that likes to save hopeless cases keeps telling me it's only $140, they aren't very common and for my purposes, I don't really need to ever fire it.
Obviously I'd like to restore it but would it be worth the effort.
Opinions?
If the barrel isn't clear, that will be the end of it. I will check that before going further.Information
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