Recent content by Azryael

Maher, Thanks for the reply. These symptoms to mimic a sear/disconnector wear issue I had on a '42 Remington-Rand 1911A1 where the hammer would fall forward. Fortunately, replacement parts for 1911s are a dime a dozen. I've some skill with welding and cutting, and know someone who can help...

Glowe, Thank you for the detailed reply! The reason I though Mod 3/4 is that I had nothing else to go on. This is the first 38 DA I've come to handle, and with a lack of any other identifying markings (can't help but feel the replating is the reason for that), I had nothing else to go off of...

I've no issue doing the work myself, it's finding the parts that would be the hurdle to overcome. I may tear it down to see what's worn. Looks to be in decent shape otherwise.

Thanks!! How easy would it be to source replacement parts? I figured the hammer should still lock back and that the cylinder shouldn't rotate.

Hey folks, new here, but not new to firearms. I've been given what I assume to be a Model 3/4 .38S&W break-top revolver and I'm trying to get a general idea for the date. There are no markings on the left-hand side of the barrel, but it does have the patent markings which read: SMITH&WESSON...