Recent content by snaggletoothshooter

I see your point oldbear and appreciate your post intending to help me remove the rust.....but the process you described doesn't seem like something I want to try to tackle. Also, remember, I mainly want to do whatever will make the gun last/function the longest, not "show character". It was...

That's kinda what I was thinking Jimmy.

Thanks for all the replies. Keep 'em coming. I am still undecided on what to do. Here are some pics of the S&W pre-17 for reference. Don't have pics of dads Winchester shotgun but it is way worse than this revolver. Looks really good from this distance on a cloudy day...

Hello everyone. This is my first thread. I would like to know the opinions of more experienced and knowledgeable gun owners. My situation: I recently inherited my great grandfathers Smith & Wesson .22, (pre-17 model/made in 1948). It shoots great and looks good but does have some...

Help please Radagast. I recently inherited my great grandfathers revolver and would like to know it's age and any other info that would be interesting. a.) 22LR b.) 6" barrel c.) square (if I understand what you mean by round or square) d.) 6 shot e.) adjustable sights f.) K 480XX (on bottom...

Radagast: You are an excellent source of information!! Thank you!!!

S&W Mod. 60 a) 38 special b) 2" c) round d) 5 e) fixed ? groove for a rear sight/fixed front f) R39X on bottom of handle and box, 221XX on the inside of cylinder arm ? (sorry for the incorrect terminology) Is this normal? g) "Mod. 60" marked on the frame visible when you drop the...