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Better pictures of my 59

The cylinder does slide back and forth a little while its open, maybe about an 1/8" or less. But while locked up, its solid. I cocked the hammer back and tried to push it forward and it did not release (on an empty chamber).

So those are not the original grips?

You said "if safe". Is there some thing to look for? This is my first revolver

Is there any polish you guys recomend to buff out the light marks? Is there anything to do about the parts that flaked off. Or just keep those parts oiled?

Im following the sticky post. There is no model number behind the yolk, it only has 8206 which I assume is an assembly # It is a hand ejector style The SN is 260474 38 S&W special ctg 4" bbl fixed sights It has 4 screws: one up by the hammer, 2 around the trigger and 1 in the trigger guard. It...

Model 59 with her new Spalted Maple grips