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Was cleaning the innards of a new-to-me double-action top break 38, 4th change from about 1905. Was so impressed by the fit and finish of the internals that I thought I'd try to post a few photos. Reassembly required some patience on my part.... Did S&W have little elves to help carve these things out, and put them together?
 

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Great pics. Thanks for sharing. I've always been so impressed by the workmanship that went into these old guns.
 
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Agree. I took my New Model #3 apart when I first got it. Simply astounding how precise the machining was. Add to that fact, that CNC machining was not going to be invented for 70 or 80 years. So all those complex curves were generated by skilled machinists using various types of pattern following millers. The quality of the machining definitely depended on the skill of the operator.

Add to that the skill of the assemblers. They were not just slapping them together, there was plenty of hand fitting.
 
Hi All, I was also amazed at the quality of a .32 1st Model Safety Hammerless I owned. But I was astounded at how small some parts are! The firing pin and spring, the hand spring ! Teeny!
Regards, Ray
 
Nice photos. Working the action on an old Smith is a good example of what American craftsmanship and ingenuity is all about.
 
Ken NC said:
Was cleaning the innards of a new-to-me double-action top break 38, 4th change from about 1905. Was so impressed by the fit and finish of the internals that I thought I'd try to post a few photos. Reassembly required some patience on my part.... Did S&W have little elves to help carve these things out, and put them together?
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Excellent photographs. When ever I take a old one apart I take loads of photos and notes. I've found the detailed work involved really interesting. They did some quality work back then. Thanks for posting the pictures.
 
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