Question needs answer, please.

[azhobo]

My question refers to a Mdl 36 no dash, AND a Mdl 10-5.
About the sideplate screws..... I understand that the flat headed screw goes under the grip, that only makes sense, BUT......
close inspection seems to show that the other two screws are not completely identical, and may be made for specific holes.
Reason I say this is because I think I see one thread difference in OAL, and a very slight difference in length of the unthreaded tip of those two screws.
My eyes aren't quite as sharp as when I was only 75, so any help will be appreciated.
Thanks gents. Regards to all, and Merry Christmas!
Bob

 

[Muley Gil]

On the older S&W revolvers, the front screw is fitted to the yoke. If you swap in one of the others, usually the yoke and cylinder will bind.

 

[StrawHat]

Miley Gil is spot on with his response.

Kevin

 

[Babysitr]

On some, as Muley said, the forward screw has an extended shoulder at the end of the threads,is fitted to ride in the yoke slot

 

[azhobo]

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated. Time, apparently, to break out the magnifying glass and vernier caliper. Screw tips look pretty much identical to me. Don't want to screw this up.

 

[StrawHat]

If the magnifiers are hiding from you just screw the screws into the forward hole. If one binds the cylinder yoke, the proper screw is the other one.

Kevin