Hi All. I looked at a model 27 for sale that is out of time. When cocked slowly it doesn't lock. The strange thing is it barely has a turn line and the ejector rod has very little wear. My questions are what does it roughly cost to have a S&W timed? Does anyone know of a gunsmith in the Cincinnati area who could handle a timing job? Thanks
If the price is right, and the slow timing is the only issue, no excessive end shake or other sloppy tolerances, I'd buy it. A good cleaning might solve the issue, otherwise, a new hand will need to fitted.
Check the spur on the rear of the cylinder I noticed onetime one star to be worn when compared to the others. I lube the spur and lever with a tad of moly.
I had a scumbag online dealer in my state sell me a h&r revolver that someone chewed the cylinder lock up slot. It was off. I figured out which way to move the metal and slowly closed it up. I got lucky a few .000” did it. A range rod check is next.