Parts

[wv109323]

Does anyone specialize in parts for the old Smiths. I have a friend that needs the hammer spring for a model 1 1/2. It is old enough that it does not have a trigger guard.

[BMur]

Early model 32 Rimfire tip up?
Or later model 32 Centerfire top break?

Murph

[iby]

Originally Posted by BMur

Early model 32 Rimfire tip up?
Or later model 32 Centerfire top break?

Murph

No trigger guard

[opoefc]

Welcome to the Forum. Yes, there are several sources of parts for older S&Ws, but we need better info. from you ( as will the parts dealers as to exactly which S&W revolver your friend has.) Can you post pictures? Serial number? Patents dates stamped on the barrels? The part you are describing as a "hammer spring" is actually called the "main spring" on parts lists. I would not suggest buying one taken from an old gun as it has 150 yrs of time to weaken and may not last long. Better to buy a newly made spring or have a gunsmith make a new spring from modern spring stock. they are simple springs , very easy to make. Good luck, Ed

[BMur]

Iby,
Both the early 1 1/2 .32 rimfire tip up single action revolver and the later model 1 1/2 “top break “ .32 centerfire Single action revolver lack a trigger guard. I’m not talking about a double action? So you tell me... which one is the OP talking about?

Murph

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Jack First Gun Parts – Jack First Inc. should have what you are looking for.

[mmaher94087]

The correct Model would help. The trial-and-error method will work but may take longer.

[wv109323]

The pistol is not a .32 caliber ,it is a .38 5 shot. I am apparently mistaken on the model number. . Originally nickel with wood grips about a 4"barrel. It is a single action without the trigger guard. Serial number is 43859. The pistol needs the main spring. Somekne suggested Jack First but he could not help me about a year ago. Any other sources?

[iby]

Although this is THE Smith & Wesson Forum, You have a much better chance of being struck by lightning than getting a part here

[delcrossv]

Here's a few to try- Courtesy of Jim (Hondo44)

‘Guns & Gun Parts’ (Recommended by S&W)
(413) 732-9938
983 Westfield St
West Springfield MA 01089-3813
EMAIL: [email protected]
Guns n Parts - New and Used Guns Bought and Sold. no parts list here.

"Aonepawninc" http://stores.ebay.com/aonepawninc
has a bunch of old S&W parts for sale. I just ordered a complete hammer for my pre model 30 from them. They are very customer oriented and have very reasonable prices. 1/10/16

Dave Bennett: Parts and guns from 1900 up to 1970's.
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.22ammobox.com

Jim Horvath: Many parts for all S&W's (large and small) from 1860 up;
can reproduce parts.
e-Mail: [email protected]

Jeff Lee: Lee's Gun Parts (an extensive supply of gun parts, including S&W)Mike who works for Lee has 45 M25 barrels.
(Open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
3401 W. Pioneer, Suite 2, Irving, TX 75061
Phone: 972-790-0773
Lee's Gun Parts

Jan Matlega: Parts for Pre-WWII S&W hand-ejectors.
Mail Address: 528 Eddy Glover
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: 860-229-6872

Poppert's Gun Parts: Poppert's Gun Parts Main Menu
P.O. Box 413
Glenside, PA 19038
Tel: 215-887-2391 Fax: 215-887-5816
Email: [email protected]

Charlie Pate: Provides screws (original & reproduction) for S&W Tip-ups and Top-breaks; author of books and articles on S&W guns.
Phone: 703-533-8057
e-Mail: [email protected]

Phil Saccacio: Phone: 540-456-6405
e-Mail: [email protected]

Dave Szilagy: Manufactures parts for older S&W's.
Mail Address: 3107 Electric, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
e-Mail: [email protected]

Mike Veilleux: Guns and Gun Parts
All Parts inc. for Pre- and Post-WWII S&W's.
Phone: 413-732-9938
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: Guns n Parts - New and Used Guns Bought and Sold.

S&W Parts; antique and new
[email protected]
Ph: 352 394-7412

"Schludershots"
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[murphydog]

Originally Posted by wv109323

The pistol is not a .32 caliber ,it is a .38 5 shot. I am apparently mistaken on the model number. . Originally nickel with wood grips about a 4"barrel. It is a single action without the trigger guard. Serial number is 43859. The pistol needs the main spring. Someone suggested Jack First but he could not help me about a year ago. Any other sources?

Based on your description and the serial number, it appears your friend has a .38 Single Action 2nd model. The 1st model serial numbers didn't go to the 43000s and the 3rd model has a trigger guard. Good luck in your part search.

[glowe]

Originally Posted by wv109323

The pistol is not a .32 caliber ,it is a .38 5 shot. I am apparently mistaken on the model number. . Originally nickel with wood grips about a 4"barrel. It is a single action without the trigger guard. Serial number is 43859. The pistol needs the main spring. Somekne suggested Jack First but he could not help me about a year ago. Any other sources?

Still no pictures?? Now the question is whether it is a single or double action revolver? Most S&W models started with serial number "1", so there is a 38 Single Action and a 38 Double Action revolver with your serial number, but probably different mainsprings. As you saw, and I keep trying to help others by first using the collector names for these revolvers. The spur trigger 32 should be simply called a 32 Single Action revolver, not a Model 1 1/2 since there were two models with that name. The 38 spur trigger guns were often called a Model 2, but since there were also two models named the same, collectors use the terms 38 Single Action (spur trigger) and 38 Double Action and it helps a lot.

So . . . you can often make a mainspring for these smaller top-break revolvers from an I frame Model 1903 or maybe even a K frame spring. It will have to be cut or ground, but can be fashioned to work in a small frame revolver by reducing the width and length to match the broken spring. Only thing that needs to be checked is that if properly fits the stirrup at the top of the spring. Grinding and cutting generate heat, so care must be taken to not overheat the piece. Constant quenching is the key to success.

[iby]

Originally Posted by delcrossv

Here's a few to try- Courtesy of Jim (Hondo44)

‘Guns & Gun Parts’ (Recommended by S&W)
(413) 732-9938
983 Westfield St
West Springfield MA 01089-3813
EMAIL: [email protected]
Guns n Parts - New and Used Guns Bought and Sold. no parts list here.

"Aonepawninc" http://stores.ebay.com/aonepawninc
has a bunch of old S&W parts for sale. I just ordered a complete hammer for my pre model 30 from them. They are very customer oriented and have very reasonable prices. 1/10/16

Dave Bennett: Parts and guns from 1900 up to 1970's.
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.22ammobox.com

Jim Horvath: Many parts for all S&W's (large and small) from 1860 up;
can reproduce parts.
e-Mail: [email protected]

Jeff Lee: Lee's Gun Parts (an extensive supply of gun parts, including S&W)Mike who works for Lee has 45 M25 barrels.
(Open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
3401 W. Pioneer, Suite 2, Irving, TX 75061
Phone: 972-790-0773
Lee's Gun Parts

Jan Matlega: Parts for Pre-WWII S&W hand-ejectors.
Mail Address: 528 Eddy Glover
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: 860-229-6872

Poppert's Gun Parts: Poppert's Gun Parts Main Menu
P.O. Box 413
Glenside, PA 19038
Tel: 215-887-2391 Fax: 215-887-5816
Email: [email protected]

Charlie Pate: Provides screws (original & reproduction) for S&W Tip-ups and Top-breaks; author of books and articles on S&W guns.
Phone: 703-533-8057
e-Mail: [email protected]

Phil Saccacio: Phone: 540-456-6405
e-Mail: [email protected]

Dave Szilagy: Manufactures parts for older S&W's.
Mail Address: 3107 Electric, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
e-Mail: [email protected]

Mike Veilleux: Guns and Gun Parts
All Parts inc. for Pre- and Post-WWII S&W's.
Phone: 413-732-9938
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: Guns n Parts - New and Used Guns Bought and Sold.

S&W Parts; antique and new
[email protected]
Ph: 352 394-7412

"Schludershots"
[url=https://www.schludershots.com/[/url]
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Thank you.
Outstanding!!!
Mike