Recent content by jack007

I bit the bullet. I could have bought 2 of the Mec Gar and had money left over. But I wanted all OEM. It's all about the investment for me at this point in life. Sadly I have little time to shoot ANY of my guns. Self employed all my life so zero 401K or stock investments. The difference is I...

Update: I finally found the correct mag that fit! I didn't buy this one but found one still in the shrink wrapped card at a show. Thanks to all who tried to help! Just a moment...

Just a moment... This one was suggested, but if you look carefullly, it has a stop as well.

"The 20 round magazine for the small frame guns (469, 669, 6904, 6906) is part # 190330000 The 20 round magazine for the large frame guns (59/459/559/659/5904/5906) is part # 190320000" Judging from the mag in the listing I posted, which one do YOU think I need? :) I assume I have a "large...

This is the mag I bought. The stop prevents it from entering far enough. Just a moment...

Hmmmm.... Yet the package clearly states it only works in the 469? Does it not have a stop?

Recently I purchased a Model 59 in great shape. Still in it's original box with paperwork. I thought it'd be cool to have in my collection. It came with one magazine and I was easily able to find an extra original mag in like new condition. But in searching for mags I saw that Smith had...

I emailed as suggested, and Michael Helms not only replied, but has drafted a corrected letter. What a professional team they have over at The S&W Historical Foundation. Color me impressed!

Hello. Back in 2021 I requested a couple of letters and received them the next year. Both signed by Mr. Jinks. Fast forward two years later and I happen to be looking at both the letters and the guns. One letter, for a Model 1 has an error. The last two digits of the S/N are inverted. I cannot...

I'm sorry. I should have posted that from the get go. Yes, I pulled the grips and there is indeed a 7348 faintly scratched in. Thank you for dating my gun!!! Such an invaluable resource this forum!

Well, I've pulled bullets with a kinetic puller for years. Tapped the projectiles back in or used a small vice with leather in the jaws and pressed them back in. I know it's not properly crimped etc... I'm shooting this for historical fun, not trying to hit the X at 25 yards. My fingers? Not...

I do appreciate everyone being so welcomong and not beating up on the newb! LOL It looks like I didn't get horribly burned. It is what it is. As far as it not locking up every time, apparently this is not "normal" as the old guy told me? LOL I am fairly proficient but more with autos and...

I don't reload. But, unless I'm missing something, brass is simply not availabe? I spoke with Buffalo and the guy just laughed. Said he had no idea if/when... they have ZERO brass and almost ZERO primers. Crazy times! So, maybe you might see why I would dump the modern powder and replace with...

It's okay...I have broad shoulders. LOL I gave $1800 for it. He can use the money. Here's a pic of the cylinder S/N. I thought it interesting that it's so close to the one on the butt... Any ideas on the issue with it sometimes not locking up when you close it...until you cock and release...

Hello. I just bought an antique S&W DA revolver. I'm sure I probably paid way too much, but I got it from an elderly gentleman that I respect. He couldn't even tell me the caliber and he's been selling antique guns for 40 years! He suspected it was a .44-40. The condition isn't the greatest...