Top Break question

[jarbo]

Picked up a top break, assume it's 38 S&W, with "reissue" on the barrel with patent dates. The hammer does not lock back in single action but if you pull the trigger, it locks up great. Any help appreciated.

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


Your revolver is a .38 S&W DA Third Model. The Third Model
was manufactured from 1884 to 1895 (serial number range:
119000 to 322700).

The S&W .38 and .32 DA's lock work used two sears. One
single action sear and one double action sear. I suspect your
single action sear and/or the sear notch on the hammer is
damaged. It is possible to repair these but parts are not cheep.

Jack First Gun Parts lists sears for these on their website:

S&W Various Models rear sear , #274-25 - Jack First Inc. Gunsmithing Excellence Since 1954.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[jarbo]

Thank you!