restoring an oldie - can anybody help?

[SWproject]

Hello from Canada. I found this site while trying to locate parts for my late Great Grandfather's S&W "New Century" Hand Ejector 2nd Model. It's the revolver that he carried in the trenches as an Officer in WWI, and I recently inherited it as the only pistol shooter in the family. Trouble is, the revolver is in rough shape.

Somebody filed down the hammer nose, and it won't stay cocked for single action operation any more. I've been told that this is probably because the sears on the hammer and trigger are worn down. I've decided the best thing to do is to get my hands on a new hammer and a new trigger and then take the gun to a smith to install the new parts.

Since none of the major parts suppliers list parts for this gun, it's up to me to get them someplace.

I've done some research on the history of this model. It all started with the famous "Triple Lock", or Hand Ejector 1st model, and then S&W came up with the slightly simpler and $2 cheaper Hand Ejector 2nd model of which many like mine were made for the Canadian and British Armies chambered in .455 Webley.

The most promising lead I've come across is the interesting fact that when the United States entered WWI they began producing the "S&W hand ejector model of 1917" in .45 ACP because the automatic pistol contractors couldn't keep up with the Army's demand for 1911's.

A couple of sources online say that the 1917 revolver is the same as the Hand Ejector 2nd model.

If this is true, my project should be easy because there are plenty of parts around for the 1917.

Does anybody know if I can order the 1917 parts and they will be the same as on my Hand Ejector 2nd Model?

Thanks to anyone who can provide any help.

 

[SWproject]

Hello from Canada. I found this site while trying to locate parts for my late Great Grandfather's S&W "New Century" Hand Ejector 2nd Model. It's the revolver that he carried in the trenches as an Officer in WWI, and I recently inherited it as the only pistol shooter in the family. Trouble is, the revolver is in rough shape.

Somebody filed down the hammer nose, and it won't stay cocked for single action operation any more. I've been told that this is probably because the sears on the hammer and trigger are worn down. I've decided the best thing to do is to get my hands on a new hammer and a new trigger and then take the gun to a smith to install the new parts.

Since none of the major parts suppliers list parts for this gun, it's up to me to get them someplace.

I've done some research on the history of this model. It all started with the famous "Triple Lock", or Hand Ejector 1st model, and then S&W came up with the slightly simpler and $2 cheaper Hand Ejector 2nd model of which many like mine were made for the Canadian and British Armies chambered in .455 Webley.

The most promising lead I've come across is the interesting fact that when the United States entered WWI they began producing the "S&W hand ejector model of 1917" in .45 ACP because the automatic pistol contractors couldn't keep up with the Army's demand for 1911's.

A couple of sources online say that the 1917 revolver is the same as the Hand Ejector 2nd model.

If this is true, my project should be easy because there are plenty of parts around for the 1917.

Does anybody know if I can order the 1917 parts and they will be the same as on my Hand Ejector 2nd Model?

Thanks to anyone who can provide any help.

 

[KingBee]

You might try these guys. http://www.e-gunparts.com/

 

[SWproject]

Originally posted by KingBee:
You might try these guys. http://www.e-gunparts.com/

Thanks for the site. I'll check it out.

 

[opoefc]

I suspose it's possible to wear down the sear or hammer fron enough shooting, but in the revolver you are talking about, that would almost be an impossibilty. More like likely there's a build up of crud, old grease, dirt & related impediments in the works of that gun, due to it's age and lack of cleaning & maintenance, and that is interferring with the smoothness of the action. Take it apart and thoroughly clean it, you will be amazed at the improvement in the action. And, yes, 1917 parts will work in your gun should you find that some replacements are needed.