who is the antique pistol expert

[mrm]

I've aquired more than a few 32 break top and "american" style revolvers, anybody know anything about them or where to find parts?

 

[LARGrizzly]

The two places I usually look for parts for older guns are Gunparts Corp. and EBAY.

 

[possum_128]

Numrich.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sure, what questions do you have? I have a question for you? What do you have?

 

[walt o]

First you need to show pictures . Break tops are numerous, what is an American style revolver ? What markings on the barrel ,what do the grips have for Emblems are they single or double actions
Need some help to identify and point you to someone that might have parts.

 

[BE Mike]

I've aquired more than a few 32 break top and "american" style revolvers, anybody know anything about them or where to find parts?

Unfortunately, parts are hard to come by for these old revolvers. There isn't much collector interest, so unless it is an easy fix, it isn't worth getting them repaired. There isn't much interest in these old pieces for everyday use, either. I didn't mean to rain on your parade, but the truth is hard sometimes.

 

[Mgderf]

Firearm Parts & Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts

 

[Beowulf]

First you need to show pictures . Break tops are numerous, what is an American style revolver ? What markings on the barrel ,what do the grips have for Emblems are they single or double actions
Need some help to identify and point you to someone that might have parts.

I assume by American, he means this style of revolver, which generally replaced the top breaks as the cheap gun on the market at the turn of the 20th century:

 

[Thor]

Here's a good article: Grandpa?s Top-Breaks | American Handgunner

 

[indiucky]

I assume by American, he means this style of revolver, which generally replaced the top breaks as the cheap gun on the market at the turn of the 20th century:

Hence the phrase, "Hotter than a two dollar pistol..."