Packaging a Revolver

Often the choice arises to remove ammunition from a cylinder and package it separately (risking loosing fingerprints) or leaving it in the revolver (risking the hazard of a loaded firearm!).  After marking the cylinder position with a “Sharpie” pen, consider using a styrofoam cup to secure the  cylinder! Tear a channel down from the mouth to the base of the cup, and place it over the rear face of the cylinder.  It will keep the ammo in place and does NOT touch the cylinder walls!

After opening the cylinder, place the cup over it from the back.  Place the weapon into a cardboard (gun) box and tie it down.  Be sure to place a “tie” behind the cup and through the open frame just behind the cylinder.  This tie down behind the cup will hold it in place AND keep the cylinder from closing.  This keeps the ammo in place for the firearms and latent print examiners!