Heirloom needs a cylinder

[Eric Wilder]

Looking to try and put a family heirloom back together for display and pass along in the future. Need a cylinder.

 

[gmborkovic]

If I had one it would be yours. You will find one. This looks like a gun Gmom did not want laying around for the kids to find when they visited. She probably put the cyl. in her dresser or sewing box.

 

[mrcvs]

It looks like you have a Model 1 1/2. It is of limited condition, even not considering the absent cylinder. I think it would be a daunting task to find a cylinder in appropriate condition. Since it’s a heirloom, what I would do, especially since a decent 1 1/2 can be obtained ratter cheaply (as little as several hundred dollars), is display it in a shadow box side by side with a complete 1 1/2. You then have your heirloom on display as well as a complete Model 1 1/2 for comparison.

 

[mmaher94087]

Correction... It's a Model #2. Try Gun Parts Corporation and watch eBay as parts show up occasionally.

 

[mrcvs]

It’s hard to tell without in hand as the No 2 is larger than the 1 1/2, but I think it is a No 2. Sane advice applies, except the cost of a comparable No 2 would be twice that of a 1 1/2.

Yes, you can scout eBay for the appropriate cylinder, but just as I made the mistake of a 1 1/2 vs a 2, I think a single cylinder absent any other components might prove equally confusing, if not more so.

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

The #1-1/2 has a 5 shot cylinder and the #2 has a 6 shot cylinder.

Cheers!
Webb

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! Try putting a Wanted to Buy ad here:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/wanted-buy/

Finding a cylinder would be easy, making it a fully functional gun more so. Good luck in your search.

 

[mrcvs]

Hi There,

The #1-1/2 has a 5 shot cylinder and the #2 has a 6 shot cylinder.

Cheers!
Webb

I get that, but the cylinder is, of course, absent.

 

[mrcvs]

Welcome! Try putting a Wanted to Buy ad here:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/wanted-buy/

Finding a cylinder would be easy, making it a fully functional gun more so. Good luck in your search.

I stand corrected, but I just didn’t think a spare No 2 Army cylinder was a common object.

 

[bk42261]

Just a thought, but if you just want it to "look" complete, maybe a local Machine Shop could make a "cylinder" without Charge Holes?

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

I get that, but the cylinder is, of course, absent.

Yes, I know but having that information may help him get the
correct cylinder.

Cheers,
Webb

 

[Eric Wilder]

Pretty sure its a model 2 its .32 cal the serial number on the butt of the frame is 43487.

 

[BMur]

Cylinder options

Finding a Number 2 Army cylinder would be pure luck!

There are options out there.
There is a Japanese firm that makes a reproduction. You might be able to purchase a reproduction cylinder.

See photos of modern reproduction made in Japan

Murph

 

[gfors]

Looking to try and put a family heirloom back together for display and pass along in the future. Need a cylinder.

I'm seeing Model 2 parts, including a cylinder on that "e" auction site, as I type this. Rules don't let me post a link.

 

[gmborkovic]

George, send the guy a PM. Thats legal.

 

[gfors]

Eric,
I sent you a PM with link to some parts.
Good Luck!

 

[Eric Wilder]

thanks but wrong model.

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello Eric, educate me. How many mod-2 variations were there?

 

[ammodave]

Finding a Number 2 Army cylinder would be pure luck!

There are options out there.
There is a Japanese firm that makes a reproduction. You might be able to purchase a reproduction cylinder.

See photos of modern reproduction made in Japan

Murph

Who made the reproduction, Miroku? Is it still in production?

 

[BMur]

Marushin S&W Model 2 Army (Ryoma Sakamoto) Excellent Heavyweight Model Gun.

The website says sold out but you can put your name on a list to be notified when available. I’d imagine you could message them about parts availability as well. One example is a non firing replica and another is a heavy metal construction that’s bored completely through so I don’t know.

Just an option.

Murph