I have several J Frame and K Frame S&Ws that are in need of mechanical work. The oldest is a model 36 made in 1968 and the newest is a model 64 HB made in 1980. The blued guns have most of their original finish with some honest wear, so I do not want to refinish them.
The common issue with all of them is internal wear and looseness.
Has anyone had recent experience with repair of revolvers made in the 1960 - 1980 range?
Will the factory still perform general repairs on revolvers of this era?
I would expect to have to replace some lock work parts such as a bolt or hand. Are the parts from this era still available? What about forged hammers and triggers?
I have had really good luck with factory repair work including refinishing. However the last time that I had anything done was nearly 15 years ago.
The last time I contacted their customer service desk I was told that certain parts were no longer available . They would not be specific but I would assume that the supply of old model barrels and frames was used up a long time ago.
I was also told the lead time would be about 6 months.