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    question regarding cleaning pistol/revolver barrels

    Hi gang, I have a few handguns that appear to have leading or residue of some sort either near the front or rear of the barrel along the grooves. I typically use Break Free as my standard cleaning oil, but for whatever reason, I'm not able to completely get this residue out of the barrel. Can...
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    Info requested on Colt Thunderer, .41 Colt

    Hi all, I posted this on the revolver forum, but thought it would be a good idea to ask here as well... I just purchased an 1877 model Colt Double Action Thunderer, serial number 61XXX. It is nickel-plated, however, flaking off quite a bit. This is a short-barrel'd "sheriff's model" without...
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    Info requested on Colt Thunderer, .41 Colt

    Hi all, I just purchased an 1877 model Colt Double Action Thunderer, serial number 61XXX. It is nickel-plated, however, flaking off quite a bit. This is a short-barrel'd "sheriff's model" without the hand ejector. I believe a 3.5 inch barrel. I've been trying to determine a "born-on" date, but...
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