I remember looking through that V-notch in the hammer on one of the revolvers pictured on their web site. Quite an interesting way to sight down the barrel. The machining must be right on, too, to get it right.
Well, like other Henry folk, I'll be more than interested on how you like it, and how those Range Reports look also.
RanchRoper wrote:Exactly the same as the other one, V-notch in the hammer. When Colt was tasked with making cartridge revolvers in the early 1870's, they had a huge inventory of 1860 Army percussion revolver parts. This Richards guy was told to make a cartridge conversion so they could stay in the market. He came up with the conversion ring behind the cylinder with a loading gate, took the loading lever off the barrel and filled the support with steel so there was no loading lever machinery in it. Colt sold 9,000 of these until about 1878. They were cheap to make, and 1/3 the price of an 1873 Model P Peacemaker.PT7 wrote:You sure are becoming an expert on hunting up quality, older-period S/A revolvers! Really hope this one comes through okay for you.
BTW, where is the rear sight on this revolver? A notch in the hammer, or at the start of the barrel? Can't see this one clearly. Glad you had the chance to handle one at the gun show....that's the way to go!
Cool-looking Cimarron.
I love the old time look, and the long barrel is way cool.
