Recent content by Tranquility

Mackinaw, thanks for the tip. I'll find a long cartridge at the range. I wish I could be half as accurate with my 642 as with the 617. Thanks again, Bill in CT

I too have a 4" model 617. It took a while for my aging eyes to get used to the stock sights but I think I've got it now. I think the 617 is a terrific gun at the range. I have used it to get a few of the grandchildren started. I do have a question about cleaning this little beauty. What is...

Thanks Rastoff, I'll find this and try it out later in the week. I appreciate your help Bill Tranquility30

Good evening, Newbie in CT here. My wife, the shooter, and I have three S&W 38spl revolvers that we really enjoy. A few months ago I started reloading and the only bullets I could get were lead semi-wadcutters which are loaded over light loads of HP38. After returning from the range today and...

Thanks for your thoughts on this issue. I will get after this tomorrow and will take care not to scratch the surfaces. I appreciate the help. Thanks, Bill in CT

Hi, This is my first time on this forum. I have a recently purchased a brand new model 617 rim fire. I love the weapon and I am getting fairly accurate with it While cleaning it today, I noticed a crusty buildup at the top of the frame opening adjacent to the back side of the barrel. I have put...

Thanks so much for the lineage om my wife's new gun. I'll find the website you mentioned to download the schematic. I am continually amazed at the amount and quality of information available on this forum. Bill

Hi, This must be the week for model 10-5 purchases. I also just bought this model in nickel plate for my wife who fell in love with the gun. It's serial number is C619888. I'm guessing it to be a product of the late 1950's or early 1960's. There is also another number just below the model number...