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This fine gun was handed down to me after it retired from the Chicago Police Dept. It is a 1960 model.
As you can see, I lost the nickel ejector rod head. I have been looking for six months and can't find a replacement. This gun means a lot to me and I fear that I won't be able to find one. There has to be a part out there somewhere!
Please help with any info you might have.
Tim
Last edited by av8rtim; January 30th, 2010 at 08:38 PM. Reason: forgot to attach the picture
Welcome to the forum.
I assume you've tried these guys..............
Firearm Parts and Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts Corp. | e-GunParts.com
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
from Central Florida!
I guess I missed the pic of your recently acquired firearm.
ret
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My wife and I just returned from our walk. I toted a Detective Special along in a convenient pocket.
Your photo doesn't show up for me either.
Ejector rod heads aren't generally too difficult to find. Nickel complicates the search a little.
The ejector rod head from a Colt Police Positive, Police Positive Special, Cobra, or Agent will be the same part as the one for the Detective Special. Those models also were available in nickel so perhaps that will expand your search.
Lot's of nickel Diamondbacks were made and the ejector rod head would likely screw right on your ejector rod. It wouldn't have a "correct" appearance though.
Here's an additional link for Colt parts.
Colt Parts & Gun Parts for Colt Guns
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I cannot answer your question, but I still would like to welcome to the forum. I wish you good luck finding the nickel ejector rod head; I am sure that some forum member will be able to help you with the info you need
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
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I tried e-parts and Numrich, I'll try again. Tnx for the info
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Thank you, I sure hope so.
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pic is there now, sorry
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the pic is there now, sorry.
That is a thing of beauty. Love the factory hammer shroud.Originally Posted by av8rtim
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
Thanks for posting it.
I've never seen a nickel Detective Special hammer shroud before. Makes sense that they made them. The nickel gun with shroud looks nicer than the blue ones.
You've got a nice revolver! I like those made prior to 1966 that feature the full length grip frame. My Detective Special was made in 1966 just after the switch to the abbreviated grip frame.
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that is a darn nice weapon!
good luck in your part search.
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That is a sweet revolver. Congrats!
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
If Numrich/Gun Parts Co. can't help you, then your options get pricey. First, get in touch with Colt in CT... see if they can do anything for you.
If that doesn't pan out, then a competent machinist can make one for you - but if it's not a personal friend doing you a favor, be prepared to part with a Franklin or two. I would suggest that the replacement be made of stainless to save you the trouble of plating it to match. But it's a small part.. if you're not fussy about knurling. even a guy with a Unimat hobby lathe could knock one out in under an hour.
Lastly, I've seen a few real beater Dick Specials on GunBroker.com that go for $300 or less... think "parts gun" here.
Smitty
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Verrrrry nice.
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