I did forget to mention it is a used cylinder. I do believe the cylinder is of the same vintage. When I install the "new" cylinder for there is no play front to rear, whereas the original cylinder has just a bit. I think you hit the nail on the head the hand can not make its full cycle. Is this something a good local gunsmith can handle. I have no problems tearing a Smith all the way down to the bare frame, and replace parts, but I know my limits.
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Randy
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