.32-20 Hammer/Trigger question

[caseyleft2%]

I have a .32-20 model 1905 3rd Change. I have noticed in the replacement parts categories they refer to a Torsion Bushing used on both hammer and triggers for these early models. The one I have has two of these on both hammer and trigger. What is the purpose of these and can you replace a hammer/trigger with one that does not have this Torsion Bushing.
thanks for any info.
Casey

 

[Alk8944]

Never heard of a "torsion bushing"! Sounds like someone with "a little knowledge" but doesn't really know what he is talking about that wrote the list. But the earlier K-frames regardless of caliber did have "chafing bushings" in the hammer to keep the sides of the hammer from contacting the frame resulting in "chafing" of the finish as is often seen on later guns. These are seen on the sides of the hammer and trigger as slightly raised circles, they are tubular. These were deleted on the 1905 4th Change and never returned!

There should be no problem using a later hammer, up to early Post WWII in a 3rd or 4th Change gun. There were changes to the foot of the hammer, and the trigger affecting how they interact. The hammer stud diameter was enlarged on the 1905 1st change so earlier hammers will definitely not work.

 

[caseyleft2%]

I love this forum. Thanks for a quick response and knowledgeable reply. Now it makes sense to me. I was looking for a replacement part from Gun Parts under Victory models .38 which will fit the .32-20. They list both hammers and triggers with or without these bushings. Thanks to your reply I know now what they are referring to. By the way I graduated from High School in January 1962 and joined the Navy 3 days later. Thanks again for your help.
Casey