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Offline mazo kid

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Colt 1878
« on: October 10, 2013, 10:31:39 AM »
Here is my 1878 Colt. Externally it looks pretty good, but the internals need work. Cylinder doesn't turn, etc. I believe the hand is broken as when I got it, the gun would function.....if you pointed the muzzle down. This is "modern" as it fires a 45 Colt cartridge.
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2013, 10:57:48 AM »


Nice, looks like a good project.  I'm curious about that round sideplate, seen them before, but what goes on under there?
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2013, 11:46:57 AM »
Yeah, I've been saying that for a few years now! Just too MANY such projects. Here ya go, picture of what's under that round side plate:

The screw is actually the hammer pivot screw, access to the hand and sear, etc. as I see it. Will have to get Chicoine's book out to research it.
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2013, 01:42:32 PM »
Aha.  Looks like you have to be a watchmaker.  Have fun  :)
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2013, 01:48:52 PM »
Yeah, I've heard that too! Also have a couple-3 Thunderers to work on if my projects slow down any....fat chance!
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2013, 08:58:49 PM »
Nice! (7&
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Re: Colt 1878
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2013, 07:45:45 AM »
Mazo. I like that one.  ;)
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