Is a part missing from my revolver?

[guitarguy314]

Hey again everyone,

I was looking at (read: Obsessively cleaning) my S&W 25-9 (45 colt).

I noticed something weird though. When I cock the gun to fire in single action, the firing pin looks like it is missing a pin or rivet that should be holding it onto the hammer.

The firing pin is set into a groove in the hammer, and it looks like it should be secured with a pin or rivet.

But I can see right through where I think this rivet should go!

So, Am I missing a part, or is the hole supposed to be here. Is the rivet hollow?

If you guys need clarification, please let me know.

L

 

[toiville2feathers]

Its probably a roll pin

 

[spartand003]

It's supposed to be a hollow pin. You're good.

 

[osteodoc08]

Normal.

 

[DPris]

You have a hollow rivet retaining the firing pin.
That's the way they used to make 'em.
If the hollow rivet wasn't there, neither would your firing pin be there.
Denis

 

[guitarguy314]

Haha. Thanks so much guys.

 

[MikeJackmin]

I got fooled by that once, too.