Recent content by 2flasargent

Completely agree, She wants to learn, and is astute enough to know if it will be a good idea after several dry runs and a box or so of shells. Appreciate the concern.

Many thanks for the responses, Ipaid $175, so not out much. I tried it out in the back 40 and it shoots reliably and at about 30 feet it grouped into about 4 0r 5 inches, 5 inches high. I was thinking about it for an older lady with small hands. She lives alone and is concerned. It seems...

Found this in my favorite pawn shop. 32 SW caliber, Serial # 2527xx. Barrel measures 2 5/8". The grips are hand made, lock up is shootable, but not great. Bore is pitted but good rifling. 5 screw. the S W logo is on the right side of the gun. Any information would be appreciated. BTW the...

I have 174760, my go to gun at home. Excuse my poor picture. Mine is carry worn. but tight and accurate.

New model 49 no dash Just acquired this little gun at a local pawn shop. Some faint freckling, faint turn line, functions fine. It joins a New Departure 38 SW, Double action 44, two victories, and a model 59. All fine guns for their era and purpose. Two questions; Are the grips actually...

Found a holster that fits it pretty well and took it out to the 'back 40'. At least for now, I'll keep it as is. It came out clean and pointed nicely for me, so given the choice of a nice little piece as is, or a put together image of a Victory I'll just enjoy it. I'll file the extremely...

Understood, and thanks, I didn't know about the different threads on the extractor rods. Around here a functional smith at that price isn't too far off. (N. Florida). Respects.

I knew it was a parts gun, and it was sold as such. I did pay $250 for a functional, reasonable looking Smith, probably the upper end of shooter, and I've ordered a replacement barrel from Sarco. Deeply appreciate all the information.

I stand corrected! Thanks. It actually showed better in the photo.

No lanyard hole is evident internally or externally. Could this be a 'back of the bin frame from previous runs? The cylinder will not chamber a 38 S&W round and I see no ring or mark where it may have been rebored, so I assume it's a 38 special cylinder.

I 'rescued' this revolver from a local pawn shop. From some on line reading, it raised some interesting questions. First off serial numbers: The butt has V1675xx, with the GHD initials, small flaming bomb and a small f. the barrel is about 2 inches with an apparently original sight, no lug...

BTW noted this site for S&W parts: Smith and Wesson Revolver Parts they listed a mainspring

Deeply appreciative of all the information and interest. My understanding is that I have a "44 double action first model". Serial putting it as manufactured in the early 1880's. Taking off the side plate showed the hammer has no rear notch at all, barely a nick in it at the place a cocking...

Trigger and hammer are matching blued. Bore cleaned up with very minor pitting.

Got my curiosity going, and fortunately the piggy bank was built up enough. got the pistol for $500 today out the door. box of twenty 44 russian to go with it for another $35. Seems tight as a tick, but it is certainly double action only as it now is. My great respects to the original...