Model 66: re-assembly

[Mickstix]

Hey again, I've thouroughly disassembled and cleaned the parts and frame on my gun, (Model 66 revolver) and am ready to reassemble.. I have the book and video by Jerry K (Smith and Wesson Revolver: A Shop Manual) and have been following it to the "t".. Thing is, when he starts reassembly he doesnt mention or use any oil or grease.. (Mentions a bit of grease may be helpful keeping the hammer block bar in place) But no oil or grease on the frame "bosses" or on the rebound slide or latch bar?? Should I just put the gun back together dry, as shown in the book/vid or should I put a drop of oil on the trigger/hammer boss' and a little grease on the rebound slide and other steel parts that slide and contact other steel?? Thanks again for your opinions! Mick

 

[Mickstix]

Hey again, I've thouroughly disassembled and cleaned the parts and frame on my gun, (Model 66 revolver) and am ready to reassemble.. I have the book and video by Jerry K (Smith and Wesson Revolver: A Shop Manual) and have been following it to the "t".. Thing is, when he starts reassembly he doesnt mention or use any oil or grease.. (Mentions a bit of grease may be helpful keeping the hammer block bar in place) But no oil or grease on the frame "bosses" or on the rebound slide or latch bar?? Should I just put the gun back together dry, as shown in the book/vid or should I put a drop of oil on the trigger/hammer boss' and a little grease on the rebound slide and other steel parts that slide and contact other steel?? Thanks again for your opinions! Mick

 

[OKFC05]

Should I just put the gun back together dry

No. A little does it.

 

[bountyhunter]

I used a 50-50 mix of grease and oil (FP-10 and Slide Glide)for the heavy parts like the rebound slide and trigger, etc. Be SURE to grease the end of the crane tube, that is a major wear point. Be sure to grease the frame window where the hand comes through and the ejector star ratchets.

I use light oil (FP-10) only on the hammer.

 

[Mickstix]

Thanks guys! I was thinkin the same thing.. A little lube where parts make contact must be better than nothing.. Wonder why Kuhnhausen doesnt mention lube in his refrence material?? Seems like a major oversight for such a good "manual"..