Ruger Lipsey's Super Blackhawk Bisley Galling and Burring

[FNORD]

First post here.

Yesterday I travelled to a not so local gun shop to peruse a revolver that was quoted as barely used for $549. Got there, the revolver looked as described. It was taken back in on trade after a little over a week of being sold New.

However, upon checking the ratchet there was a burr at the base of each tooth of the ratchet. Upon further disassemble and inspection, the face of the frame behind the loading gate was galled significantly. The marks were not machining marks but galling cuts and smears.

I am not well versed in revolvers, 1911's yes, but not revolvers. I have recently been given a 1960 model Super Blackhawk without the hawk insignia on the barrel that is smooth and unblemished in the above described areas.

Are the noted marks aberrations as I suspect or did I walk away from a decent deal?

Thank you.

 

[brushunter]

First , welcome.

Can't say much about your observations on the Blackhawk. My only thought would be " fanning " ? I really can't imagine fanning making those burrs either though. Sounds like abuse of some sort. :? Sorry , Lots of knowledgable people here , sure someone can help.


regards , brushunter

 

[FNORD]

Thank you brushunter. I never thought of fanning. Interesting, though on a 44Mag, I have to admit it is at once amusing...and frightening.

As to the acumen of those on this board, I totally agree.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

It sounds to me like someone was ham handed when removing and installing the cylinder. Some of my newest BH`s are difficult to align the cylinder with the base pin
when installing the cylinder and require a little finesse. If you just try to jam the base pin through the cylinder it can jam in there tight. But when properly aligned the parts slip fit and work like a dream and have no discernible end shake in the cylinder fit.
Without seeing the gun,I would suspect a light stoning of the offending parts would take care of those issues other than you would know the damage was there and if like me would never be happy about that.

 

[FNORD]

Thank you as well.

The amount of marking was not inconsiderable. Numerous marks, several were 1/4 inch long and slightly curved with a slightly raised edge and that was raised or pushed up like there was some force and movement that was causative. These were not handling marks as might occur incidentally to insertion of the cylinder. The area was, say, dime to nickle sized and looked as though someone took a carving tool and attempted to level an area. (purely as an illustrative example)

I am sorry if I am unskillful at describing it.