Cylinder stop compatibility

[racoonbeast]

Does anyone know if a Smith 1917 cylinder stop would fit in a Smith Model of 1926 (3rd Model)? If not, what era/model cylinder stop would fit that gun? I have one that is a little loser than I like and might think about replacing it if one can be had.

Like everything else, I imagine that the size and shape of this part has changed over the years. I can't find anything on it. Does anyone know where there might be some info on the history and/or evolution of this part?

 

[Hondo44]

Highly probable it would work. But they have different parts #s on Gun Parts.

Model 24, .44 Spl:
Smith & Wesson 24 Revolver Parts, Schematics | Gun Parts Corp.

1917:
Smith & Wesson 24 Revolver Parts, Schematics | Gun Parts Corp.

However, the model 24 is a much later vintage, so the 1917 part might be a better match to the model 1926.

There's no description of the evolution of that part in any of the books I have. Undoubtedly changes were too unimportant to document. Likely just different/easier ways to machine rather than functional changes.

You could compare the 1917 part photo to your Mod 1926 part.

 

[racoonbeast]

Thanks Jim. That is how my thoughts were going, but I was hoping for a learned second opinion. Again, thanks.

I can't compare the parts right now because I have run into a stuck side plate screw on the 1926. I guess I am going to have to solve that problem before I can get to the one that I really care about.

 

[Hondo44]

Bummer. Maybe you know all the techniques to get that screw out.

But if not, there's lots of threads about dealing with stuck screws, just do a search.

 

[racoonbeast]

This thing is really in there. It almost feels like I would probably turn the head off the screw before it will let go and come out.

I have exhausted all of my usual methods. I have a pencil torch that runs on butane coming. Going to heat that puppy up. Hopefully it will break free. I have Kroil sitting on it. Hopefully some will soak down in. I need to keep an eye on this, though. Kroil might want "lift" the bluing. I know of similar concoctions that have done that.

I an terrified of buggering the screw. It looks virgin so far, despite my efforts. I hope that when I am done I am not looking for a new screw. One with this finish could be hard to find.

 

[tennexplorer]

The cylinder stops are the same type. They didn't change until the screw in front of the cylinder stop was done away with. A small amount of fitting may be required. It should not be much of a problem.

 

[racoonbeast]

The cylinder stops are the same type. They didn't change until the screw in front of the cylinder stop was done away with. A small amount of fitting may be required. It should not be much of a problem.

Thanks a lot. I appreciate this info.

 

[Dosgatos]

The cylinder stops are the same type. They didn't change until the screw in front of the cylinder stop was done away with. A small amount of fitting may be required. It should not be much of a problem.

I bought a cylinder stop for my Wolf & Klar 3rd Model .44 from Jack First for $30. Took a little fitting, but not much, just like stated above.