Colt Agent revolver

peddler

Did the Colt Agent have a problem with the frame cracking were the barrel screws into the frame?









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richarda

Not that I know of; but all Colts (more likely those w/aluminum frames) could by hurt by amateur barrel removal, as they were REALY tightly screwed into the frame.

peddler

The Colt Agent revolver I have has a straight line on frame right under where the barrel screws in. Could be a crack but looks like a scribe mark to align barrel. Have magnified it the best I could and looks like a scratch or a scribe mark.

rufe-snow

I would take it to a competent gunsmith. Or have it magnafluxed, (if that is even possible with a very small surface area, like your Colt?).

peddler

magumflux I don't thank will work on a light weigh frame (alum or such)

charliemeyer007

There is a dye check for cracks using UV light. Try your local auto machine shop, they could check it for a few bucks instead of you buying all the stuff.

peddler

Thanks for the info

p3skyking

Never heard of a problem and I had a couple. Great little carry guns.

peddler

I really don't thank they are a crack in this real fine revolver.

ruger41

There were issues with the Colt Aircrewman..a similar sized version of the Agent/Detective Special. Very few specimens survive today and are highly collectible.


http://www.*/2013/02/06/the-colt-aircrewman-special-the-all-aluminum-38-caliber/