Hi! .455-hunter, Thanks for the great pictures and wheel gun. I have a 4" HE Model 1 .32-20 in the 52XX range and a 6" HE Model 1 .38 marked ".38 special and U.S Service cartridge. They are identical inside and out. I use light loads for both with Trailboss and lead bullets.
It will be...
I have a S&W No. 2 Army. It is just about as tight as it was new. .32 rimfire and still going strong! Serial number range puts it at
1864.
Thanks for the interest on the old girls. The older the better. Would like to hear about more of these.
Hi, Thanks for the pictures, its good to see the old ones and folks involved with them. Also good to know knowledgeable people are still around for help. My 1st model .32-20 and M1899 .38 are identical when it comes to the internal parts. I had to replace the return spring on the .38 and good...
Hi! Peter,, Love it when we get to hear and see about the oldies. With shooting that good who needs a .38 special. I am an oldie myself and enjoy reloading/ shooting these old girls.
Thanks,RS
Hi! Thanks for pictures. I would check the timing and lockup if you haven't already. I've owned several "Safetys" and other "Oldies" and after a checkup fired them. The current .38 S&W's will really make these bark. Much lighter loads would be recommended. Good Luck!
RS