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Revolver "Turn Line."
Doc
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A scar on the cylinder caused by the cylinder stop riding on the surface as the cylinder turns. It is possible to time the stop so that it isn't in constant contact and doesn't make the turn mark. But that means careful hand fitting and most guns don't receive that attention. But some do.
This SAA was made in 1971. The previous owner used it for SASS matches so I suspect it has been fired a lot. I shoot it. Notice the lack of a turn line. Perfectly timed.
This 38 Diamondback was carried in a holster and used in the field. I have shot it a bunch. Very well used. Turn line? Nope.
A couple of well used Pythons. No turn line.
The high end Colts are most likely to be perfectly timed. My S&Ws from the 1930s-1950s are pretty good but not up to the level of the Colts. The worst one I ever had was a 1980 S&W Model 25-2. It had a groove worn around the cylinder. Horrible timing.
This SAA was made in 1971. The previous owner used it for SASS matches so I suspect it has been fired a lot. I shoot it. Notice the lack of a turn line. Perfectly timed.
This 38 Diamondback was carried in a holster and used in the field. I have shot it a bunch. Very well used. Turn line? Nope.
A couple of well used Pythons. No turn line.
The high end Colts are most likely to be perfectly timed. My S&Ws from the 1930s-1950s are pretty good but not up to the level of the Colts. The worst one I ever had was a 1980 S&W Model 25-2. It had a groove worn around the cylinder. Horrible timing.
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Darn nice examples,Doc,,,[^][^][^][^]
Yes, you own some fine handguns Doc.
I'm always willing to learn. Thanks for posting.