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Old 05-13-2015, 07:34 PM
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Default Barrel gap numbers for Baby Chiefs Special?

Can anyone tell me the factory barrel gap numbers for a 1953-1954 Baby Chief?

I want to verify if mine has sufficient end shake to warrant having my gunsmith put a shim(s) in it.

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Front gauge: (barrel/cyl gap) .004 - .010"
Rear gauge: .060 - .068
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Thanks very much.
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For (older) S&W's that have cylinders with recessed charge holes, the headspace gages used are .012" - 018"
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