Needs sear, sear pin, firing pin retaining plate, grips screw, rear sight spring, rear sight elevation screw.
That looks like about it. However, that does not mean some of the extant parts shouldn’t be replaced. The ejector should probably get replaced, and I should play it safe and replace all springs. Let’s see if we can just get the bloody thing assembled first. Interestingly, I can buy entire complete top ends for this thing for about $200 and just use the frame. But…I rather like the Been There Done That look.
So far I’ve got the plate, sear, and sear pin on the way for about $67 total so far.
In the meantime, the recoil assembly works, the magazine release works, the slide stop works, and the mainspring/hammer assembly work. Still looks like The Last Browning Out Of Pompeii though.
Extractors for those are hard to come by. Internal like a 1911, but shaped differently.
I tried grinding down one from a 1911 (inexpensive)…it fit and it worked, but not reliable. A machinist might be able to make one for you (or a few hundred and sell them for $75 each…last price I saw at a show)
Never mind…saw the earlier picture and you have the external extractor. Consider yourself lucky!
might want to run it thru ncic via a leo buddy to be sure its not stolen or evidence b4 you put much cash into it.
I dunno, looks kinda hip to me too. If it functions well, you got a gun you have no need to baby at all. Fully adjustable sights are damn convenient for zeroing what ammunition is available.
Put that in a tanker holster and you are good to go !
Heh. Monster on a monster box. I like it!
If the project cost is at 50 percent of another like kind model then good. Beware money pit projects that end up costing more than an off shelf model. Nostalgia is quaint, but priority for more other kit like food, supplies is really more important.
Fix it up and make a profit by raffling it off to your readers! One ticket per 1 oz silver round.