New Model #3 parts, New for Old?

[Win38-55]

What parts of the original S&W New Model #3 are interchangeable with the modern Navy Arms New Model Russian in 44 Russian or the Uberti New Model #3? Specifically, would the barrel portion and the cylinder by interchangeable? I'm thinking of purchasing an old beater New Model #3 where the barrel is thrashed, the cylinder is not so great, and the ejector needs replacing. Could I get modern parts to repair it?

 

[Win38-55]

What parts of the original S&W New Model #3 are interchangeable with the modern Navy Arms New Model Russian in 44 Russian or the Uberti New Model #3? Specifically, would the barrel portion and the cylinder by interchangeable? I'm thinking of purchasing an old beater New Model #3 where the barrel is thrashed, the cylinder is not so great, and the ejector needs replacing. Could I get modern parts to repair it?

 

[cgt4570]

I hope you don't mind me making an unsolicited sales pitch, but I have a top break barrel for a #3 or late DA in .38-44 target listed on the classifieds page. Not sure if it would fit, but it's in very good shape, and would be perfect for a project mated with a new cylinder in .38 Special.
.38-44 barrel

 

[cgt4570]

Also, Jim Supica (Old Town Station and Armchair Gunshows and co-auther of SCSW) has 2 complete barrel-cylinder assemblies for NM #3's listed in the latest dispatch. I think they were listed at $650 each. I have no horse in this race, just passing on good information.
Chris

 

[Win38-55]

Thanks for that info. I'll have to think on which route to go with this whole thing. I haven't bought the beater yet, but am afraid that the rest of the internal components in the main frame may be well worn as well.

 

[Buffalo Nichols]

I was just on David Chicoines website and one of the pieces he shows to reflect his work is a modern Uberti 44 Russian cylinder that he fitted to an orginal Russian. Maybe he can help in your quest.

 

[Win38-55]

That is good info, exactly what I was looking for. I like to shoot my old guns, but would prefer to safeguard the original cylinder and use a modern reproduction cylinder instead.

 

[Double Nickle]

Can anyone tell me how to get a hold of this David Chicoines ?
Have any of you actually tried to use uberti parts on an original nm3?

 

[rct269]

Can anyone tell me how to get a hold of this David Chicoines ?
Have any of you actually tried to use uberti parts on an original nm3?

Surely to goodness Dave Chicoine's contact information is on his web site mentioned above.

And if he's as good as his daddy-------he's GOOD!!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[Double Nickle]

Surely to goodness Dave Chicoine's contact information is on his web site mentioned above.

And if he's as good as his daddy-------he's GOOD!!

Ralph Tremaine

I Google and all I get are his books for sale from 3rd parties. I can't find his website

 

[Double Nickle]

I am curious about original posters question. Have any of you actually tried to use uberti parts on originals yourself?

 

[murphydog]

The OP posted 17 + years ago and was last here 11 years ago. This was his last thread:

https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/313197-parts-original-top-breaks.html#post137274201

Also, David Chicoine Sr passed away over 10 years ago. His son David Jr was a gunsmith also but their shop closed almost exactly 10 years ago:

Dave Chicoine - Update

I recommend starting a new thread on this topic. Thread closed.