Italian Parts or USA-Made?

Capt. John Fitzgerald · December 22, 2015, 11:58:53 AM

Lou,
I stumbled over that one myself! I believe Yahoody is referring to the pattern of the knurling on the hammer spur.
CJF

yahoody · December 22, 2015, 12:28:17 PM

Thanks. Looks to be a very nice US gun Lou. Your firing pin and frame cut @ the loading gate, cylinder flutes seem definitive. Although your firing pin seems to be an odd profile from what I have seen prior. Cocking serrations are indeed as the Capt. suggested the pattern cut on the top of the hammer spur to allow the thumb traction to pull back the hammer on cocking. Yours should be sharp to the touch and the left hand bordered pattern.

Happy Holidays every one!

Buckaroo Lou · December 22, 2015, 02:26:19 PM

yahoody,

The hammer spur checkering is like the one on the left in your photo. I will try to take a more direct over the top photo later if you need me to.

Thanks, Louis

yahoody · December 22, 2015, 02:36:07 PM

Thanks Louis, looks good from here.
I appreciate your new addition to the list!

Buckaroo Lou · December 22, 2015, 05:12:39 PM

Yahoody,

I have other 100% USA USFA guns that I can give you the serial #'s to but other than my Turnbull one I don't know their build date since I am not the original owner. I bought them about the time USFA was closing their doors. Since I don't have the build dates I don't know that they will help you with your project. Let me know if you want them and I will send them to you in a private message.

yahoody · December 22, 2015, 05:44:06 PM

That is great! Send them via a PM and I'll add them to the list.

Capt. John Fitzgerald · December 22, 2015, 06:17:57 PM

Yahoody,
Do all US made guns have the bordered knurling pattern on the hammers as depicted in your photo?
CJF

yahoody · December 22, 2015, 06:52:05 PM

Quote from: Capt. John Fitzgerald
Do all US made guns have the bordered knurling pattern on the hammers as depicted in your photo?

Hi Cap,
No, that hammer was used (I think) on just some of the USA BP style frames. All three of the hammers shown in the picture are USA made and hand cut checkering. So at least 3 patterns USA used and I think 2 more minor variations. On a polished or cased hammer the checkering should be almost razor sharp. If the checkering is rather smooth (and the firing pin tapered) the hammer is likely cast.