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SARCO is a gun parts supplier that usually has a vast array of exploded diagrams that will show you how to break down a particular weapon.
value depends on overall condition. the break open pistol stems from turn of the 1900's, and are not in the real collectible world......................
Take it to a gunsmith.
The link at the bottom of this page will take you to the Ruger website for your pistol. You can download the owner's manual for your pistol, which includes instructions on assembly and maintenance.
drop it on a pygmys head
What Model 51 pistol or a rifle and what model?
Find a good gun smith.
The U.S. Revolver Co. .32 top-break revolvers were typically designed to fire smokeless cartridges. These revolvers were produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when smokeless powder had largely replaced black powder in firearms. However, it's essential to check the specific model and its production date, as some revolvers may have been designed for black powder cartridges.
if a pistol, tnen the same way as the military 45 cal pistol
Find a gunsmith and ask for help
Best left to a gunsmith.
throw it up 3 times and it will break