pre model 30 S&W .32 long

[fem]

Have just purchased one....But need some general information. SN is 6040xx


Also a specific question. I am going to use it as a pocket carry weapon and want to "bob" the hammer so that it does not snag....Where could I get a replacement hammer to "bob" in order to keep it original ?

 

[Hondo44]

Post on this forum in classifieds, try ebay and Gunbroker. We could help you more if you ID'd your gun alittle better:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/325506-identify-your-gun-take-2-a.html

There was a major hammer change around the time of your serial number.

 

[H Richard]

I frame hammers are not a plentiful as J or K frame hammers, but can be found. It may take you some time. Also, the hammer might not "drop in", and require fitting. Keep that in mind before you start cutting.

 

[Hondo44]

Fortunately I and J frame hammers will interchange if similar vintage and the I frame has a coil hammer spring (not leaf spring).

Post 1960 J frame hammers with firing pin on the nose (pre MIM parts) even work fine but after 1960 there's a spring strut change explained below. So changing the spring strut, a very available and cheap part, is required to match the later hammer:

The hammer to spring strut junction changed from ball/socket to the fork/pin c. 1960. In this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha.../331465-pre-model-37-hammer-job-finished.html

To see a Ball strut and hammer differences scroll down at this link:
S&W J Frame - Imgur

Forked strut:


More pics attached to this thread:
The hammer to spring strut junction changed from ball/socket to the fork/pin c. 1960.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha.../331465-pre-model-37-hammer-job-finished.html

 

[fem]

pre 30 .32 cal S&W

Thank you very much Gentleman...Very good information that I can use.

 

[moosedog]

I've got an I frame hammer that has already been bobbed and is in excellent condition.
PM sent.