is it ok to operate an ac solenoid on dc?

Jim

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This project involves a cathedral chime set built in 1948 and originally had a multitap transformer to operate the strike solenoids. Can I use a DC supply and a transistors to fire the solenoids?? Duty cycle is very short.
 
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