NM#3 Rebounding Hammer vs Target Hammer

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

I have been investigating and learning about the differences between the
'rebounding' hammer and the 'target' hammer used in the New Model #3
series revolvers. The 'rebounding' hammer uses a special stirrup that is
limited in its travel. This limit to its travel prevents the mainspring from
making contact with the stirrup at the very end of the hammer's travel.






But there is more to the 'rebounding' hammer than just the special stirrup.
There are other physical differences between the 'rebounding' and 'target'
hammers.

The 'rebounding' hammer has an extra shelf before the half-cock notch. This
shelf becomes the resting point for the trigger when the hammer is in its re-
bound position and the trigger is released or 'at rest.'





If one looks at the pic showing the trigger 'at rest,' one can see
that the hammer's forward motion is blocked by the interference
between the trigger and the Shelf on the Rebounding Hammer.

The 'Target' Hammer does Not have the Shelf of the 'Rebounding'
Hammer.



And as mentioned earlier in this post, the 'Target' Hammer has a Stirrup
that isn't limited in its range of rotation and hence doesn't make the hammer
rebound.



(Note: I think the Stirrup on my 'Target' Hammer is a shop made one and
I would like to see the correct stirrup for the 'Target' Hammer.)

Cheers!
Webb