Who is a good source for pre war S&W parts? I tried Jack First, any others?
I need a upper back strap screw for a model 1913 and have placed want adds in both sections on the forum but so far no hits.

Try Gun Parts for your item. I have ordered a few pre-war parts and they are not cheap but in a pinch, they seem to have the part.

Nick

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NRA Instructor\GCA Gunsmith

Thanks. They were the first ones I tried. No got.
It's going to be some old gun smith who will have one stashed away.

If you know the thread diameter, pitch, head style, and length it may be possible to match it at any ACE hardware.

I know it doesn't sound legit but I've got 2 ACE hardware stores in my area, and BOTH have a separate drawer in the fasteners section marked specifically, "gun screws". I've found both the domed head and the flat head sideplate screws there in the past and they are genuinely blued (not some cold blue) with a high polish finish like factory.

Since ACE hardwares are independently owned franchises, it must be a standard thing with ACE to have these specific items in 2 different stores.

Again...…….if you know the above particulars from any good source, I'll be happy to look for you at ACE if you don't have any in your area

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Charlie B
SWCA#3083, SWHF#570

I have jars of gun screws and some gun parts that need to be identified. Can you better describe the screw? These are parts from an old gun repair service that closed in 1985.

Not all Ace hardware stores have the gun screws. And if they do, they're sometimes kept behind the counter so you have to ask for them.

Other possibilities:

Ebay and Gunbroker auctions

Samuel Simmons specializes in reproduced screws and old parts
221 English Hulse Rd
Pocahontas, AR 72455
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam is “ruffkat” on eBay & Gunbroker

GUN GARAGE on Ebay (for screws)
http://stores.ebay.com/Gun-Garage

George Dye
"Salt Lake Collectibles Co."
P.O. Box 57433, Salt Lake City, UT, 84157
phone 205.502.2026

[email protected] for #3 parts
‘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

Jack First: Large selection of Pre- and Post-WWII parts.
Phone: 605-343-9544
Reproduced firing pins for 22/32 Kit Gun and HFT

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: http://www.poppertsgunparts.com/
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: www.gunsnparts.com

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

"Schludershots"
https://www.schludershots.com/gun-pa...gun-parts.html

Everygunpart.com - Parts Kits
https://everygunpart.com/

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Jim
S&WCA #819

Damn Jim, good on ya............

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JMHO-YMMV

Sorry I'm so late to respond but I just got out of the penalty box.

Hondo's parts list should be a sticky. Thank you.