Thread: Smith & Wesson revolver identification
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Old 12-05-2012, 09:22 AM
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The .357 cylinder at the time the Heavy Duty was made had cutouts for the case rims (called a "recessed" cylinder), and the current model does not. The HD cylinder did not have this feature, so my guess is a current production .357 cylinder of proper length will work if it fits.
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