trailblazer02
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i notice this declaration in several on-line ads.
please tell me what it means...is it cosmetic or functional?
thanx,
trailblazer
please tell me what it means...is it cosmetic or functional?
thanx,
trailblazer
WHAT DOES PINNED & RECESSED MEAN?
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DrewW
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It is a way of building revolvers which is no longer utilized, it was both cosmetic and functional. There is a pin which secures the barrel to the gun frame also the charge holes in the cylinder is recessed so that the rim of the case sits down into the cylinder, there are probably pictures to show the difference in the FAQ's not sure though.
bmcgilvray
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In my mind it means "wonderfulness!"
Here is a thread that has a picture illustrating the "pinned" barrel
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/98074-pinned.html#post1071019
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/98074-pinned.html#post1071019
A lot of Sellers will point this out as a way of alerting you to the fact that the gun is of older vintage. Similar to the terms 5 screw, pre model or diamond stocks. All of these "terms" alert collectors to time frame distinctions that tend to make the piece more desireable.
As an example, pre models are generally before 1957 when the Govment required all firearms to be model marked, diamond stocks are those made before about 1968 when S&W stopped putting the unchecked diamond around the stock screw. Pinned barrels and recessed cylinders were discontinued about 1982 except for the 22's. I hope that helps.
As an example, pre models are generally before 1957 when the Govment required all firearms to be model marked, diamond stocks are those made before about 1968 when S&W stopped putting the unchecked diamond around the stock screw. Pinned barrels and recessed cylinders were discontinued about 1982 except for the 22's. I hope that helps.
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Only magnum chambered guns, and .22's were both pinned and recessed. Ever. Non magnum rounds like the .38 special, and .45 ACP were pinned, but not recessed.
This first gun is both pinned and recessed. You can see the pin in the picture where the barrel goes through the frame. Also, note how close the rear of the cylinder fits up to the recoil sheild. You can't see any rounds in the chambers from the side on a gun like this, because the rear of the cylinder was recessed to allow the rear of the case rims to fit flush with the rear of the cylinder.
This gun is pinned but not recessed. It is a 25-2, in .45 ACP. You can see the pin at the top front of the frame, and also see the gap between the recoil sheild and rear of the cylinder.
This gun is neither pinned nor recessed. It is a 29-4.
This first gun is both pinned and recessed. You can see the pin in the picture where the barrel goes through the frame. Also, note how close the rear of the cylinder fits up to the recoil sheild. You can't see any rounds in the chambers from the side on a gun like this, because the rear of the cylinder was recessed to allow the rear of the case rims to fit flush with the rear of the cylinder.
This gun is pinned but not recessed. It is a 25-2, in .45 ACP. You can see the pin at the top front of the frame, and also see the gap between the recoil sheild and rear of the cylinder.
This gun is neither pinned nor recessed. It is a 29-4.
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trailblazer02
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thank you all very much..
gun 4, i appreciate you taking the time to upload pictures.
trailblazer
gun 4, i appreciate you taking the time to upload pictures.
trailblazer
500 Magnum Nut
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Here is a recessed 44 mag cylinder.
