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First, hammer heights by frame size:
K frame, 1 ¾” in height
L frame, 1 7/8”
N frame, 2”
Second, the center is a TL hammer as shown by Matthew above. They're known to be unique with a shorter hammer action.
About the same time as the introduction of the Second Model, the shape of the bottom of the foot of the hammer was changed, along with a different shaped hammer fly (double action sear) to allow for longer travel when fired double action.
This style of hammer was basically continued up until the introduction of the short action Model 1950. While the hammers may be cosmetically different, functionally they are the same. The transitional hammer has one difference due to the cut made below the firing pin to accommodate the new style hammer block. But functionally the same and can be retrofitted into pre war guns. It is not advisable to put a pre-war hammer into a transition gun unless a notch is cut, as the hammer block bar would have to be removed in order for it to function, thus disabling a safety feature.
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Last edited by Hondo44; 08-22-2018 at 07:55 PM.
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