The Charcoal KID, SASS# 31523 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hello; I've got an early model Colt SAA made around 1980 or so. The diameter of the base pin hole on the frame is less then the diameter of the cylinder bushing hole. This is causing the cylinder to wobble slightly. My question is can an early third generation SAA Cylinder be modified to except the removable base pin bushing that was found on the 1st, 2nd and late model 3rd generation SAA's? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Are you saying the inside hole in the cylinder bushing is larger then the diameter of the base pin? Wouldn't the path of least resistance be to replace the cylinder bushing? Also, I think base pins were available in several dimensions to tighten up worn bushing fit. It would probably require reaming the frame cylinder pin hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If the cylinder is in spec, have the frame reamed to accept an over sized base pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The answer to your question is yes. Peacemaker Specialists used to offer that modification. It's not still on their website, but the fact that they offered it means that it is possible. It kooks to me like all that has to be done is to ream the hole in the cylinder to the proper diameter and fit the bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tame Bill #30699 Life Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Jeff Ault, gunsmith with Munden Enterprises, does that modification: "Bore Cylinder & Fit a Full-Length Bushing" See more at: http://www.bobmunden.com/custom-gunsmithing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicLee SASS #16638 Life Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 WOULDNT it be cheaper to buy a slightly larger base pin? Thats what I did. DUH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I would call Peacemaker Specialists and talk to him. The guy knows everything there is to know about Colt SAA's. When I called Colt and wanted to know the bore size of their 3rd gen .44-40's COLT told me to call Peacemaker Specialists. He actually does work for Colt. I'm100% sure he can help you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ T. Sites Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Easiest fix is to get an oversized base pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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