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What finish did S&W use on the Circassian Walnut stocks in the 1930’s? Was it tung oil, linseed, or other? What would be the best way to maintain then today? I recently purchased a nice set of Circassian Walnut stocks and I would like to care for them properly before using them. Should I...

Can anyone point me to a quality screwdriver with the proper tip to perfectly fit the tiny K22 sight adjustment screws? I have tried several and they don’t fit well. An original Sight Adjustment Tool (SAT) would be awesome but I don’t have the money for that. I do have the money for a quality...

Can you suggest a good cross draw holster for a 6” S&W K22 Outdoorsman?

Did S&W make a grip adapter for the K frames like they did for the N frames in the 1930’s? I am lucky enough to have one of the N frame adapters but I have never seen the K frame version of this if it exists.

I am looking for a nice condition set of service stocks for a 1930’s K-22 Outdoorsman. These would be checkered with a diamond in the middle and would have silver medallions. I would be happy to start at $150 or other suggestion.

I need a set of Service Grips for my Outdoorsman in 22LR (pre-K22). It is a fairly early gun so it’s not a candidate for magnas. It unfortunately has some K frame magnas on it that don’t fit so well. Is there a company making a faithful reproduction of the Service Grips with the silver...

Is there any issue with more top level SAAMI loads in a S&W 296 Ti (44 Special) with the titanium cylinders? What I am curious about is erosion of the titanium cylinders in the flame gap area, potential for flame cutting of the aluminum frame (no stainless guard like a 340 PD), or sticky...

Does anyone know what pistol is intended for an El Paso Saddlery N4 marked holster? I have been offered one but it isn’t know what pistol N4 is for.

I have been on the fence regarding ordering the new S.L. Variant speedloaders from Japan. I have heard the buying experience is OK, but I have not heard anything about the performance and durability of these new ones compared to the old German made ones. I have some German made ones and they...

What is the best way to make the stainless sights on a model 66 no dash more visible. I have seen mentions of using hobby store model paint and that could work but might not be so durable. It seems that back in the day the rear sight blade was swapped out for a black/blued blade but it is...

I bought a NOS shoulder holster (unknown brand) but the straps are two short even at the longest position to fit me. I am quite tall and this was a risk I accepted when I bought this online. The holster is really nice and exactly what I wanted, so I want to find a way to get this to work...

The S&W model 66 is an interesting model. I have been a little curious about the more detailed early history of the revolver, so I have a couple questions. I have heard that some 66 no dash models switched to the black sights during the production run of the no dash because the stainless...

I saw a grip adapter for a N frame that was listed as an original Tyler T grip adapter and it came with an original box but the adapter did not have the stamping in it like all old Tyler T’s I have seen. Where they sometimes not stamped or is this likely a newer production item with an old box?

I am looking for a good holster for a S&W 27-2 3.5”. A great gun needs a good holster. On two extremes there is the style like a Milt Sparks PMK which seems to have the pistol ride fairly low and then on the other end there is something like the Galco Silhouette which rides very high. What...

I recently acquired a really nice S&W M1917 and I am looking to complete the needed accessories. I am looking for a source for half moon clips that are as close to original as possible and made of proper spring steel. I have seen many vendors of clips but it is unclear which ones would be...

Can a knowledgeable person clarify what the different stamps were for Bucheimer Clark holsters? The ones I have seen have “Bucheimer Clark Valencia”, but I have also seen one with just “Bucheimer Clark”. Was “Valencia” removed at a later point or added? What vintage would the “Bucheimer...

I have seen a S&W m1917 revolver that won’t headspace a 45ACP without using the moon clips. I thought all S&W m1917’s allowed proper headspacing without moon clips unlike the early Colt m1917. I just watch the C&Rsenal video about the S&W M1917 and at 3:45 in the video he also shows a sub...