Ol Number4 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Just as the title implies, a 4-5/8" original Colts 32WCF barrel, Been used, shows holster wear and some outside pitting, Bore, I rate as Excellent. $68.30 shipped Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 First, second or third generation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 W. C., How would I tell? #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thread count is different on the 3rd generation - 24 TPI. First and second are 20 TPI. They won't interchange. But the roll markings differ from time period to time period in the same generation. Photos would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Did Colt even make any 3rd Gen 32wcf ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: Did Colt even make any 3rd Gen 32wcf ? Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 It has 20TPI Roll stamp is: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG Co HARTORD CT U.S.A. caliber marking left side 32 W.C.F. The ejector rod uses an insert stud Any help on year and application? Will see about pictures Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Pictures added Anyone confirm the vintage ?? Thanks, Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 What does the muzzle and sight look like? A 4-5/8" should have a two line address. May indicate it was cut down from a 7-1/2" or 5-1/2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Warden, The crown looks right to me and the sight blade looks as original as the older one I have. I it has been cut, they did a factory correct job of it. I have no real history on this barrel; it was in of a basket of parts I traded into for some work back in the 70's. Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Cord Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 The 4-3/4" barrels were made with single or two line addresses according Keith Cochran's book "Colt Peacemaker Yearly Variations". R.L. Wilson's "Colt's Dates of Manufacture" book says the .32-20 was introduced in 1884 and 1st gen manufacturing ended in 1940. I don't have any information readily available of 2nd gen production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 There is an interesting topic on the Colt Forum showing a display of Colt SAA parts that have been "dissected" to show their features and variations. https://www.coltforum.com/threads/subtle-changes-in-the-colt-single-action-army-a-photo-essay.48166/ And there is always exceptions to the norm. Seems like it's more up to the builder at the time how the guns came out. One guy bought a new Colt SAA and discovered it didn't have the rampaging colt stamped on the side of the frame next to the patent dates. There is a discussion now about one that has an octagon barrel. I have this early Frontier Six Shooter that none of the markings are right. It even has a non-typical 5" barrel. I have a Colt letter that says it left the factory as a 7 1/2" nickel plated gun. My best guess it was sent back to Colt at a later date and remodeled to what it looks like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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