32 DA Fourth Model Question

CT Smith Fan · Oct 18, 2010

I have a question about a 32 DA fourth model top break s/n 797xx. Should the barrel catch stop lug be spring loaded on this model? Right now the barrel catch has to be pushed down by hand to lock it in place. Also there is a single star after the serial number.(factory repair stamp?)The gun is blued steel and in like new condition overall.Thanks in advance for any help!

Dosgatos · Oct 19, 2010

Yes, there is a small "Barrel Catch Cam Spring" which no doubt is missing or broken. It is easy to replace by removing the screw in front of the Barrel Catch Cam.

CT Smith Fan · Oct 20, 2010

Thanks Peter,any idea about the star after the serial number?

Dosgatos · Oct 21, 2010

Like you said: factory repair.

CT Smith Fan · Oct 22, 2010

Thanks Again!

TACC1 · Oct 24, 2010

Would sure like to see a pic when you get time. Sounds like
a good find. TACC1

murphydog · Oct 24, 2010

The star was stamped so that a repaired gun could not be passed off as new afterward. Often (but not always) this meant a refinish; it could have been a mechanical repair too.

The S & W Historical Foundation is raising funds so this type of information can be organized from factory records, computer archived and made available to collectors; a worthy cause.

CT Smith Fan · Oct 27, 2010

The gun is my neighbor's,it was an estate sale find, I'll see if I can get a photo or two.

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