Hello
I have a Smith and wesson 1917 s/n 716xx it has the Brazilian crest with 1937 , it has been parkarized and has the top strap profile and rear sight notch of the U.S. GI 1917 smooth grips and a lanyard loop . It has what appears to be inspection marks inside the frame stamped 48 and another from 54 .I have done the reading I could find on this revolver and understand it was likely shpped way after what I belive to be the manufacure date of june 1918 .
What has me a little concerned is that fact that there is a little more play in the cylinder than i would like . If you cycle in single action , pull the hamer back and pull the trigger and hold the hammer there is side play in the cylinder . The cylinder latch appears worn . Also there is about .004 endplay in the cylinder allowing a cylinder to barrel gap of .004-.008. there is also what appears to be some top strap cutting .
Is there any source for parts ?