I picked this up today. It was described as having an "inc" barrel, but it is pre-inc. In great condition, note rust on the hammer.
The medallion is upside down on the right grip. Not sure if the grips are original to the gun. They are different shades and grains. I took the gf off and there was either grease or congealed oil between the main frame and the gf. Everything looked amazingly clean. Looking closer, there was no carbon build up at the forcing cone, as I have seen in a lot of well shot guns. There is also no turn line on the cylinder.
This makes me think this gun has been fired very little. I decided to tear it down and give it a good cleaning. What I found kinda confirmed this gun had been shot very little. The pawl, cylinder latch an trigger had very little wear on them.
I gave all parts a good cleaning, got the rust off the hammer and put it back together. One of the most aggravating steps in reassembly is that little screw that captures the loading gate spring/ plunger. Trying to get it in is a PITA. The most aggravating of all is finally getting the screw in, just to see the loading gate laying on the bench!!! Instead of removing the screw and going thru that again, I back the screw almost all the way out, took a pick and pushed the plunger/spring down. inserted the gate and tightened the screw down. Just a tip for you DIY'ers, from your old forgetful Uncle Joey.
Any way I got'er back together and put a drop of oil on the wear points.
I am not too concerned about the grips, this is gonna be sportin' stags after I save a few pennies. I am happy with the gun, and can't wait to get it to the range! Wish I could get a letter on it, kinda wonder if it was a convertible. The cylinder is not stamped/etched wit last three. Serial number and barrel roll mark puts it around '62 or '63.
Forgot something. The xr3 gf is in excellent condition! Another factor that says this gun has seen very little range time.
The medallion is upside down on the right grip. Not sure if the grips are original to the gun. They are different shades and grains. I took the gf off and there was either grease or congealed oil between the main frame and the gf. Everything looked amazingly clean. Looking closer, there was no carbon build up at the forcing cone, as I have seen in a lot of well shot guns. There is also no turn line on the cylinder.
This makes me think this gun has been fired very little. I decided to tear it down and give it a good cleaning. What I found kinda confirmed this gun had been shot very little. The pawl, cylinder latch an trigger had very little wear on them.
I gave all parts a good cleaning, got the rust off the hammer and put it back together. One of the most aggravating steps in reassembly is that little screw that captures the loading gate spring/ plunger. Trying to get it in is a PITA. The most aggravating of all is finally getting the screw in, just to see the loading gate laying on the bench!!! Instead of removing the screw and going thru that again, I back the screw almost all the way out, took a pick and pushed the plunger/spring down. inserted the gate and tightened the screw down. Just a tip for you DIY'ers, from your old forgetful Uncle Joey.
Any way I got'er back together and put a drop of oil on the wear points.
I am not too concerned about the grips, this is gonna be sportin' stags after I save a few pennies. I am happy with the gun, and can't wait to get it to the range! Wish I could get a letter on it, kinda wonder if it was a convertible. The cylinder is not stamped/etched wit last three. Serial number and barrel roll mark puts it around '62 or '63.
Forgot something. The xr3 gf is in excellent condition! Another factor that says this gun has seen very little range time.
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