Need Info/Advice on S&W 65LS

[nero45acp]

I have a S&W 65LS (65-5) serial# BSK72xx, can anyone tell me what year it was made?

Also, when checking the timing on it, by putting some pressure on the cylinder with my thumb while cocking the hammer, I noticed that when the hammer is fully coked back the cylinder will move a very tiny amount (about 0.5mm) before clicking/locking in place. So a few days ago I took it to a local gunsmith, and after checking it, he said the timing was indeed "just a hair off".

He than shot my 65LS with a piece of paper beside the cylinder to see if it was "spitting lead". After six shots you could see some powder residue on the paper, but no perforations from "spitting lead". He then said that the timing was so little off that it wasn't effecting the function of the revolver at all, and that I should just leave it as is. What do you'll think? Is this good advice? Will my 65LS being "just a hair" out of time cause it any damage/problems in the long term? Thanks.


Jerry

[Pistol Toter]

Best info available is Between Aug. 94 and Feb 95, this per the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. If its a safe queen and not shot it probably does not need to be tuned up, however it there is even the slightest potential that it will see service or be carried; I would make darn sure that it was totally up to speed. In my area it would cost $50 to $75 to stretch the crane and insure proper alignment and with a hand adjustment to bring that slow carry up, back to speed. If the gun was mine, no matter the intended use all would be corrected, but that's me. But it has long been said that I'm somewhat anally retentive when it come to my play perties.

[Brian Williams]

Call S&W and get it done right1800 331 0852, might be a warranty job

[Pistol Toter]

I would second Brians suggestion ! He makes a very valid point.

[nero45acp]

Thanks. I'll give S&W a call.




nero