Greetings to all,
I have just signed up to this forum to see if I can get some help identifying an old top-break.
It's a .38 S&W DA, but has a cylinder release in addition to the top latch (not sure that theses names are correct - but you will know what I am taling about). If you undo the top latch, you still have to release the cylinder catch for the barrel and cylinder to tip forward.
I assume it must be a very late production variation. I don't have the serial number, but will tomorrow. I couldn't pick it up this evening, but will tomorrow.
It's not in mint condition - but it is pristine considering the age, and in great condition for any age. Looking at it casually you might guess that it's only a few years old (assuming that you didn't know that those top-breaks haven't been manufactured in 90 years).
Thanks for any input.
Also - can someone tell me how to request a letter from Smith & Wession for original manufacturing and delivery information.
AND - if there are any good sources for parts. Everything on this revolver is perfect, but I want to use it for Cowboy Action (pocket pistol) side matches. That won't subject it to much use but I would like to have a main spring lightened to smooth out the trigger pull - and would like to keep the original unmodified.
Thanks again,
-Paul