The trigger lever falls out when I remove the trigger. It seems to free-float in a pocket inside the trigger when installed. Is this the way they are designed, or is it supposed to be locked sum-how in the pocket? Does this create a reliability issue?
To clarify the trigger lever sits in a pocket inside of the trigger, and falls out when trigger is removed from revolver. Is it supposed to be loose or should it be staked or something?
I recently purchased a law enforcement 64-5 (the last year of production) and it came with a forged hammer and MIM trigger. SW book verifies this as original. When comparing to an older 64-5 it appears that the trigger lever just "free floats" in a pocket inside the trigger housing and is not...
Thanks for the info. Do you know what causes this? Is the cylinder slightly out of time? What are the long term effects of dressing the slots? This is the first time that Jerry Kuhnhausen and I have been inside the side plate, so pardon all my questions...
A new-to-me ex law enforcement Model 64-5 appears to be in great shape except for burrs on the cylinder at each stop notch. These burrs are pronounced on three cylinders, and starting on the remaining three. You can feel the raised burr with a fingernail and if you look inside of the notch can...
I will give it a try. The S & W matte bluing on this revolver is uniform in color, texture and shinyness. A lousy old digital camera does not do it justice...thanks, Ken
S & W Model 28
The original owner, a friend of mine, got rid of the box, grips and paperwork that was included in the original sale. These are the only grips I have.. Sorry for the poor photo quality... I am working at replacing those pictures... A great handgun...thanks, Ken
$500.00 This is a Smith and Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman with 6" barrel. In excellent condition with only a few small imperfections.. The cylinder does not even have a cylinder ring.. I am the second owner and estimate total rounds at about 300. Mostly 38 special. Vintage is 1978...