Recent content by zeiglerr

I still don't get all of the drama. If I got that gun and saw the poor worksmanship, I'd just return it and ask for a new gun. I can't think of any manufacturer that would just send replacement parts - as someone said, for liability reasons. This thread might have been more productive if it had...

Thanks Tony, Check your Mail. -Reid

I can relate some experience based on antique pocket watches which may or may not apply. Good, engraving that was done by hand with varying line width and an artistic design has a neutral effect on the long term value. Mechanical engraving in the "Things Remembered" style would reduce the value...

That's what I originally intended to do but I've been looking for .32RF for a while and everybody seems to be out of stock. I'll try to find some at the next big gun show.

Nice collection and display!!

Dummy .32RF Cartridges? I've cleaned up my old Model 1-1/2 and I've been thinking of making a shadow box display and hanging it on the wall. I like the displays that have cartridges, but with young grandkids around, I don't want to use live ammo in the display, even if the whole thing is sealed...

I've cleaned up my old Model 1-1/2 and I've been thinking of making a shadow box display and hanging it on the wall. I like the displays that have cartridges, but with young grandkids around, I don't want to use live ammo in the display, even if the whole thing is sealed shut. It's just too...

Thanks, I put some additional photos and explanation on the S&W Smithing Forum today to answer some questions about orientation of the spring. -Reid

Clarification photos Here are some additional photos. Making the spring shouldn't be difficult but be careful not to make it too stiff or overly hard. Good luck! -Reid

Model 1-1/2 Stop Spring Update I got some help from opoefc in the S&W Antiques section and got the 1-1/2 back together this evening so I'm posting it here as well: The hook on the end of the spring goes under the center pin with the flat end of the spring toward the front of the gun. In the...

Update Got it back together. The hook on the end of the spring goes under the center pin with the flat end of the spring toward the front of the gun. In the proper orientation, the flat of the spring sits above the baseline of the channel and bears on the front bottom of the cylinder stop...

Ed - Thanks very much for the help. I left the striker spring screwed onto the cylinder stop which may be why I had a hard time seeing how things work. Also I had the stop spring backward. I'm sure this will put me on the right track. If not, I'll check the diagram you referenced. Great! -Reid

I posted this on the S&W Smithing forum and didn't get any responses, so maybe they haven't seen anything this old. I'm working on a Model 1-1/2 and when I removed the drift pins on the top strap I didn't make any notes because the cylinder stop assembly made perfect sense. Now, a week later...

I'm working on a Model 1-1/2 and when I removed the drift pins on the top strap I didn't make any notes because the cylinder stop assembly made perfect sense. Now, a week later, I've gone totally brain dead and can't figure out how the spring goes in. Even worse, I can't see how it can possibly...