TL hammer

[handejector]

Well, I guess that's possible, altho I hadn't thot of anyone making that extreme a mod on an original TL hammer.

If you remove the sideplate, it will be easy to tell if it is the original hammer. It should have the chafing bushings (two circles) like this hammer.

 

[Skizzer]

Have you posted this gun anywhere? I'd love to see it. I have a Colt Bisley model that was extensively modified by Colt (I have the receipt for all the mods), and I would love to see another possible example of their service department work. Particularly to see if there are any little ampersands stamped on there.

Also, since you broached the subject, the main thing about the Triple Lock which is the focus of this thread that makes me suspect that the S&W service department wasn't the one that did the modification is the blued hammer/trigger. One thing that SWHF has taught me is never say never when it comes to the service department.

Any chance this gun has a star, diamonds, or dates on it? With guns this old it's entirely probable that multiple people have repaired and modified it over the years, and its well worth checking to see if some of those people worked at the service department.

I haven't found any star, diamonds or dates on the exterior, including cylinder, yoke and shroud, of this gun. Nor are there any of these under the grips, but there is a minute T at about the 1 o'clock position above the bottom stud for the right grip (photo attached)

Thanks for your help.

 

[Skizzer]

I collect shooters. The modifications that have been made to your TL make it a better shooter, though I would try not to put any wear on those pre war Magnas.

Again, my world is expanded a little! I thot there were only "collectors" and "shooters", but certainly nothing wrong w/"collecting shooters" I reckon! Maybe I'm more of a collector than I thot... I will try to heed your advice on protecting the Magnas. Since my intent was always to carry and use this gun to a moderate, or less, degree, I'm not sure what my next step will be. Try to purchase some less valuable grips, I guess?

 

[Skizzer]

If you remove the sideplate, it will be easy to tell if it is the original hammer. It should have the chafing bushings (two circles) like this hammer.

Thanks - much appreciated!