M Mike SC Hunter Bronze Supporter Joined Jan 19, 2001 Messages 11,834 Reaction score 19,659 City & State/Province In The Woods Of S.C. Jan 17, 2015 #1 What year did Smith transition from the fitted crane screw to the Colt style with spring & plunger?
C Carrier Member Joined Jul 22, 2014 Messages 375 Reaction score 213 Jan 18, 2015 #2 I am surprised no one can answer this.
G Goblin Silver Supporter Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 1,601 Reaction score 1,157 City & State/Province North Texas Jan 18, 2015 #3 Around 1961.
G Goblin Silver Supporter Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 1,601 Reaction score 1,157 City & State/Province North Texas Jan 18, 2015 #4 Top sideplate screw was eliminated around 1955.
G Goblin Silver Supporter Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 1,601 Reaction score 1,157 City & State/Province North Texas Jan 19, 2015 #5 I may have misunderstood your question. 1961 was when they dropped the screw in front of the trigger guard. 1988 was the updated retention system.
I may have misunderstood your question. 1961 was when they dropped the screw in front of the trigger guard. 1988 was the updated retention system.
