Recent content by Bob in Phoenix

Model 60 substitute hammer Hondo: I removed the original sear from the bobbed hammer and put it back in the spurred hammer. The revolver works fine both DA and SA. The new sear from the spurred hammer went back into the bobbed hammer. It doesn't work. Phooey... I bought a Model 649 hammer...

Will a S&W Model 649 hammer fit and function in a Model 60? Perhaps another hammer from yet another S&W revolver will fit a Model 60? Double action/single action is preferred. Bob in Phoenix

Next reply Ken L: You are correct sir. The bobbed hammer does not have a single action sear notch. So I got out the files and other implements of destruction to make my own SASN. The bobbed hammer looks more like the original. With the side plate removed and the hammer spring not installed...

The Bobbed Hammer - the Adventure continues... Messers 1484 and 38: Hmmm, switch the sears? Great idea. So I disassembled the Model 60 AGAIN. Now I have two hammers to fiddle with. I used some 6 mm wide Tamiya masking tape (from my rocket building - Level 1 high power) to secure the ends of...

I purchased a bobbed hammer for my S&W Model 60-4. So I disassembled the revolver, removed the stock hammer with the spur, and installed the new one. Put the revolver back together and... The revolver will not cock. I pull the trigger and the bobbed hammer moves back about half an inch and...

Attn Gunsmiths: OK, let's say I've decided to shorten my 7 inch barrel down to 5 inches. When the gunsmith cuts it, does he leave a little bit extra to allow for recrowning the barrel, so it winds up at the desired length? To put it another way, how much is a cut barrel shortened when it is...

Will a Model 52-1 slide and barrel fit and function if installed on a Model 52-2 frame? Thank you. Bob

Other than the Model 52, does anyone know of a S&W semi-auto pistol with a barrel marked 38 Special Mid-Range? Probably a 4 inch barrel. Perhaps a Model 39 or Model 59? Thanks to all. Bob

Bayouboy: No, no annular bulge around the muzzle. Bob

Wordsmith: What page of the SCSW 4th Ed. has a picture of the 4inch Model 52? I have a copy but can't find the picture. Bob

Brister1984: No, it is not a Model 39 barrel.

Sevens: Yes, the barrel says 38 Special Mid-range. No, it is not a 52-A barrel. That would be chambered in 38 AMU. The seller posted photos on the auction site. There are pictures of the barrel but no tape measure. The barrel in the picture does not have that slightly larger diameter ring...

I recently purchased a used Model 52 barrel at auction. I will not reveal the auction nor the seller at this time, as I am trying to negotiate a refund. The seller wrote " rare S&W model 52 factory original barrel very hard to find and in excellent condition it is for the 38S&W wadcutter have...

Please tell me about the screw(s) which hold the muzzle brake/ false muzzle on the Model 41 barrel 1. How long are the screws? 2. Are the screws the same length for both parts? 3. What is the thread practice? 4. Are the screw heads slotted, Phillips, or Allen? 5. Is the Smith & Wesson part...