Late 2022, I purchased this 5" Model 27-2 purely as a shooter. At the time, it cost me approximately $480 USD here in Australia, so I assumed it may have some issues.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/691737-finally-arrived-5-model-27-2-a.html
When I took it to the range last weekend, I noticed some hesitance in the cylinder turning on two of the chambers when pulling the trigger. I happened in both double and single action. Researching similar posts, I've started with the most simplest suggestion and have dissembled this revolver and cleaned it.
I'm no expert and am just looking for thoughts about this revolver. I have yet to return to the range and test this revolver again. I did note that there was a very tight gap between the forcing cone and the chamber/cylinder. On two of the chambers, I could not see any light at all when shining a torch (what we call Flashlights) on the gap.
1. After Market Trigger and Hammer
2. Wrong Side-plate screw - These two look the same. Shouldn't there be a different one to hold the yoke in?
3. Has someone messed with the barrel? One side of the barrel pin appears to be in the "white". It appears someone has been trying to tap it out from the other side also.
4. What are these scratches on the inside of the frame?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Moo Moo
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/691737-finally-arrived-5-model-27-2-a.html
When I took it to the range last weekend, I noticed some hesitance in the cylinder turning on two of the chambers when pulling the trigger. I happened in both double and single action. Researching similar posts, I've started with the most simplest suggestion and have dissembled this revolver and cleaned it.
I'm no expert and am just looking for thoughts about this revolver. I have yet to return to the range and test this revolver again. I did note that there was a very tight gap between the forcing cone and the chamber/cylinder. On two of the chambers, I could not see any light at all when shining a torch (what we call Flashlights) on the gap.
1. After Market Trigger and Hammer
2. Wrong Side-plate screw - These two look the same. Shouldn't there be a different one to hold the yoke in?
3. Has someone messed with the barrel? One side of the barrel pin appears to be in the "white". It appears someone has been trying to tap it out from the other side also.
4. What are these scratches on the inside of the frame?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Moo Moo