I've had the actions out of countless S&W revolvers but this 34 has got me puzzled. Every thing is out that needs to be out, hand is held to the rear, out of the slot, but the trigger just won't come off the trigger stud. It comes out just a hair and it kinda pops back in place but will not come out as usual.

Why I took the side plate off in the first place, you ask. I'm glad you asked. Just bought this 34-1 SB nickel and it checked out as good as it looked. This morning I was doing a little cleaning on it and the cylinder would not swing out because the thumb latch would not move. Turns out the bolt was out of it's hole and had some light corrosion. Anyway, my big hurtle is the removal of the trigger. Oiled it and wiggled till my fingers bled, but it is not coming off that stud. I'm hoping the stud is not bent (it looks OK).

It's a beautiful gun with this tiny problem.

Help smith.