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03-29-2017, 09:23 AM
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Beveled cylinder
I am contemplating a post war transitional 38/44 hd, circa 1946, and cylinder face is beveled. I am largely unfamiliar with pre war and transitional characteristics. Is this factory? It does not appear to be refinished.
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03-29-2017, 09:49 AM
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Looks factory to me. S&W used parts that were on hand, not wanting to waste anything.
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03-29-2017, 09:50 AM
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It is factory. This was done until the late 1950s or so, and specific models after such as the "Mountain Gun" series. It removes the sharp point of the flute that will cut holsters.
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03-29-2017, 09:59 AM
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ok. Thanks guys!
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Sometimes the beveling was a lot and sometimes it was a little. I don't know if it varied over time or if it varied based on who did the work that day. I have some that barely have the edge cut at all, and others that, like yours, have had more metal removed. My guess is that only Roy Jinks or perhaps some old retired S&W craftsman could provide an answer.
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My plain-jane early 1990s 629-3 Classic has a beveled cylinder as well.
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Not sure about the OP's gun, but that is the kind of beveling I love. Other than extra cost, not sure why this isn't done all the time!? My 629-4 mountain gun has it and it does make for much easier re-holstering.
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04-03-2017, 10:05 AM
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I can see this cutback being very necessary on a non-fluted cylinder. I like the look as well as the functionality of the bevel.
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I've seen the entire rear edge of the cylinder beveled on a few older guns. Was this a factory option?
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