Maltby & Henley Revolver Question.
Hello!
I am trying to restore a Maltby & Henley .32 safety hammer revolver, (also known as the Spencer safety hammer revolver). I will have to manufacture the hand for it, which looks pretty simple, although I can't figure out how the spring and plunger affect the hand, and how the spring brings the hand back to the cocking position?
Anybody out there ever tackle one of these? Any help would be definitely appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
buttplate
I am trying to restore a Maltby & Henley .32 safety hammer revolver, (also known as the Spencer safety hammer revolver). I will have to manufacture the hand for it, which looks pretty simple, although I can't figure out how the spring and plunger affect the hand, and how the spring brings the hand back to the cocking position?
Anybody out there ever tackle one of these? Any help would be definitely appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
buttplate
0
-
I googled "Maltby & Henley .32 safety hammer revolver" and there is one for sale for $500 elsewhere so it might be worth fixing. From the pictures it appears the hand works the same as a colt or smith.
Perhaps a patent search, some of the old stuff had nice scale drawings.0 -
If you do a patent search, look for Otis A. Smith the maker, as Maltby, Henley & Co. were only agents.
Also, correct nomenclature is Spencer Safety Hammerless.
"For sale" @ $500 is a long way from sold, and Flayderman lists value of $175 for Very Good condition.0 -
Thank you for the info! 0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
3 comments