Identify this revolver by the lockwork picture.

Monac · Feb 9, 2022

I did not recognize it, even though I have a Rossi Model 89 (same as the 88 but 6 shot 32 Long) with a three inch barrel. I got the same Pachmayrs as unclenunzie did, and it's a good shooter.

I've never taken the sideplate off, because I decided to stop doing that after screwing up two revolvers in a row that way. They were an EIG Miroku 38 Special (the cylinder latch spring got away, although it kinda-sorta still works) and a late-production RG 38 Special (trigger return spring flew the coop). I think they both had left-hand sideplates, instead of right-hand ones like this Rossi, so I'm going to blame it on that. :thumbup:

unclenunzie · Feb 9, 2022

Left hand side plates

When I detail stripped my 88 I had to decide if the ejector rod was left or right threaded. Eventually I figured out it is right hand threaded. I wasn't sure how much torque to apply, ejector rod in a padded vise and twisting on the cylinder (with fired cases in place to prevent damage to ejector).

The first time I ever removed a side plate was from my 686-6 about 11 years ago. The hammer block fell out (of course) and I thought OMG I broke my 686!

For anyone who wants to peek under the covers never, ever pry or poke. Remove the grips, remove the screws (use proper fitting screwdriver only), and tap the exposed grip gently with a non marring tool like a plastic screwdriver handle. The side plate will vibrate itself off without damage. Keep a finger loosely on the side plate so it doesn't fall except onto a nice soft surface.

Jonesy814 · Feb 9, 2022

It is very similar to the S&W internal works with the use of a rebound slide

lee n. field · Feb 10, 2022

Jonesy814 said:
It is very similar to the S&W internal works with the use of a rebound slide

Older Taurus-s had that too. They haven't always used a transfer bar.

armoredman · Sep 5, 2022

Nice little snub. I heard the older 88/885s had a habit of breaking firing pins,. any ideas about that? Can it use a Smith "hammer nose" if need be? I think these have been out of print for a few decades. Buddy of mine has one.

unclenunzie · Sep 6, 2022

armoredman said:
Nice little snub. I heard the older 88/885s had a habit of breaking firing pins,. any ideas about that? Can it use a Smith "hammer nose" if need be? I think these have been out of print for a few decades. Buddy of mine has one.

I saw a thread someplace where a person used an S&W firing pin but it had to be modified to fit. I don't know enough to comment on the quality of M88 firing pins, except on my sample it seems original and it (still?) works, unknown round count.

Driftwood Johnson · Sep 6, 2022

Nothing made by Smith and Wesson.

The only S&W revolvers I am aware of that use a coil mainspring are the J Frames. But that just does not look like a J Frame lockwork to me.

I am pretty sure I have a photo of a J frame lockwork on my hard drive somewhere, but I am having trouble finding it right now.

The rebound slide looks all wrong for a J Frame Smith too.

If I find the photo of the lockwork of a J frame I will post it.

PzGren · Sep 7, 2022

Taurus M86 Targetmaster

S&W K Frame

Sauer & Son Trophy

MR73

Korth Combat .357

Colt OMM

Swiss 1882/29 7,5 Swiss

Archie · Sep 7, 2022

I'm late to the party, so the answer has already been published.
I would not have been able to identify the revolver correctly. The internal workings follow the Smith & Wesson (with the hammer block missing, as mentioned). The only S&W revolver with coil spring is the (old) Chief's Special, Model 36 and the variants thereof. The rear of the grip frame rule out the Bodyguard or Centennial version. But the spur (thumb cocking part) didn't look right. S&W hammers are either flat on the sides or the wide pad ones are shaped a bit more 'smoothly'.

So all I could tell was it was a imitation - copy - of a S&W revolver of the five shot J frame family. Too many copies for me to remember them all.

Identify this revolver by the lockwork picture.

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