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    model two article, FYI

    I don't have access to that magazine. Did they per chance list serial numbers?
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    S&W Tip Up Barrel Hinge Screws

    Sent the specs and a photo of the pin/screw to several specialty screw companies over the weekend. Let's see if I get a response. Sure is tough to find these little puppies.
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    S&W Tip Up Barrel Hinge Screws

    glowe; I have one of his books but not that one. Greatly appreciated. mistergizmo; will let you know if I can find them with the info from glowe. Thanks much. Jim
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    S&W Tip Up Barrel Hinge Screws

    I tried David but he is out of them. Just seems there should be a generic version that would fit. He does have schematics for both revolvers that is kind of nice but no details on the parts. Thanks for the effort . Jim
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    S&W Tip Up Barrel Hinge Screws

    I have a model 1-1/2 second issue and a model 2 Army tip up and have searched and searched for the Barrel Hinge Screws but no luck. Can anyone tell me the exact screw sizes and types that fit these two? Maybe if I search for the exact screw descriptions I will have more luck. Appreciate any...
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    New Member Help on Tip Ups

    Just took the grips off and one side has the correct serial number on it but the other side is different, even the wood looks different. Looks like they replaced one side only. This really can get interesting. Guess I just need to look for a left side grip, shouldn't be too difficult. Jim
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    New Member Help on Tip Ups

    Holy smokes, that would mean the hammer has been replaced. The other two have curves like in the photos but not the Model 2. Definitely no signs of repair. Is that possible to put a different hammer on one of these? This Model 2 seems to have been made up from different guns, ejector...
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    New Member Help on Tip Ups

    Well, been downstairs with a magnifying glass since your post. Hammer has not been repaired, must be the light. But all your other observations were spot on. The Model 1 is the best of the three and looks all original and tight. I'll see if I can find some parts and spend a little time with...
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    New Member Help on Tip Ups

    Thanks for the welcome and boy do you have a good eye. I certainly didn't notice any of those comments. Found the strain screw at GunPartsCorp but nothing else. Also forgot to mention that the barrel is very tight on the #1, a bit wobbly on the #1-1/2 and very wobbly on the #2. Any way to...
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    New Member Help on Tip Ups

    Hopefully I can find some information on these three Tip Up revolvers, Model 1 second issue, Model 1-1/2, second issue and Model 2 Army Type 4. Would like to know if there is a way to get the date of manufacture and also would like to know where parts may be available. I need the Cylinder...
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