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    Model 1891

    Gary, That was an interesting read. Outside of this forum, I had found very little about this revolver, and now I understand why. I will need to take a few more photos for this group in order to answer some questions. The Pat. Dates and Model of 91 roll stamp is centered on the barrel rib...
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    Model 1891

    Thanks for the tip on the hinge pin. M.J.
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    Model 1891

    I thank you folks for the replies. I should have added that this is marked 1891 in the rib, and is a five inch barrel. I took it for granted when I found this, that like all my other old Smith's, that it was as common as jackrabbits. It wasn't until I my curiosity got me checking here, that I...
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    Model 1891

    After enjoying everyone's informative posts, and photos, I thought it time for me to share something. I acquired this top break a few years back. It fit well with my horde of S&W revolvers, and it surprised me at how tight the action and lockwork are, considering the wear on the exterior. I put...
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    Speaking of Sigmas, sears, and springs...

    I should have added that we purchased a striker spring. The pistol was like most sigmas. Terrible trigger. We sent the pistol to a S&W repair shop. It was a lot better when it was returned. The lighter striker spring just made it a little bit better. So far, no failure to fire.
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    Speaking of Sigmas, sears, and springs...

    Give Wolfe Springs a shot. We ordered a set for a friend a few months back.
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    Old new guy from Nevada

    Hello forum! I have been coming too this forum on and off for some time, and picking up a few things here and there that have been useful to me. A few things that I didn't know! How about that! Anyway, I figured it was about time I actually joined up, and maybe even toss in my two cents...
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