Ok gang, especially any of you reloaders. We have a small museum style showcase at HQ that a lot of us are donating old police gear of the past. I've donated a few goodies, but I want to donate some old M41 .38 special ammo we use to carry to surround an old revolver... We can't put live ammo in there because of the possibility of someone smashing the case and loading the revolver with it... You know the rest.

 

Now I've been trying to de-mill a small handful of these puppies to no avail. I've used a bullet hammer and some taped up pliers, etc. i have not been successful without ruining them. They are really pressed in...

I'm ok with drilling two small holes in the sides of shell to release the powder, soak the primer, etc., then plug the holes back up to make them look whole again. Unless there is another way, is it safe to use a drill bit on a slow turn in my Dremel to make the holes or is it too dangerous. Will any possible heat ignite the powder? Any suggestions welcome. Incidently, this stuff polishes up real nice and we use to wear it in our duty belt loops especially in parades.

 

 

 

 

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Shoot it off in 55 gal drum of water then put bullet back in.

If you are worried about building heat with the dremel or a drill you can go old school and pick up a hand drill at an antique shop. Last time I was there Chuck Rogers antiques on Mountain View Blvd in Wayne had a few

Thanks Nick.... Sounds good.... I want to keep it whole as possible without damaging it.

 

 

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If you are worried about building heat with the dremel or a drill you can go old school and pick up a hand drill at an antique shop. Last time I was there Chuck Rogers antiques on Mountain View Blvd in Wayne had a few

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Ya know, I had one of those left from my grandfather and someone walked with it. Ugh.

 

 

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I have the collets for .38/.357 and .45 . Central Jersey location

You might want to consider deactivating the revolver if its going to sit on display. If its a S&W or Colt grinding down the firing pin until itcan't hit a primer is an easy way without affecting the external appearance. It is also easily reversible with a new firing pin and rivet.

Thanks guys.... As for de-milling the gun, not my call. I don't own it. I thought the same thing. I'll mention it and see what they say, but it's old and I doubt they want to do anything to it.

 

 

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I have the collets for .38/.357 and .45 . Central Jersey location

Thanks... Nick is closer. I appreciate it though...

 

 

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