PRD1
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I've just acquired a very nice 1 1/2 (2nd issue) S&W revolver - it's in quite good shape, overall, but I'm in need of a part (which I knew when I bought it).
I don't have a schematic, so am not sure of the correct nomenclature of the part, but it is critical to the function of the cylinder latch: It is a complex spring-like piece which lies under the latch/rearsight bar on the top of the frame, retained there by the screw which is visible on the top of the latch body - its function appears to be to serve as a contact/wear surface between the cam on the top of the hammer (which lifts the locking bolt out of engagement with the cylinder notch when the hammer is cocked) and the body of the latch. Its function is critical to the timing of the revolver, and, unfortunately, in my revolver, has been broken, with the critical portion of the piece missing altogether; the result is that the hammer cannot lift the latch out of engagement, so that the cylinder cannot rotate.
I could make one, but without a sound and complete original example to copy, am not enthusiastic about trying to properly proportion and shape the thing by cut-and-try.
SO... does anyone know of a source for an original or reproduction of this part (and what it is properly called?) - Old Fuff? Anyone?
Failing that, does anyone know whether the #2 revolver part is interchangeable on the 1 1/2 - I know the #1 is too small, since I have a working example of that, but do have a friend with a good #2, which I believe I could copy?
I really want to shoot this neat little revolver, since I have access to a good supply of proper ammunition, and it is in such nice shape, but am currently in need of help...
Thanks;
PRD1 - mhb - Mike
I don't have a schematic, so am not sure of the correct nomenclature of the part, but it is critical to the function of the cylinder latch: It is a complex spring-like piece which lies under the latch/rearsight bar on the top of the frame, retained there by the screw which is visible on the top of the latch body - its function appears to be to serve as a contact/wear surface between the cam on the top of the hammer (which lifts the locking bolt out of engagement with the cylinder notch when the hammer is cocked) and the body of the latch. Its function is critical to the timing of the revolver, and, unfortunately, in my revolver, has been broken, with the critical portion of the piece missing altogether; the result is that the hammer cannot lift the latch out of engagement, so that the cylinder cannot rotate.
I could make one, but without a sound and complete original example to copy, am not enthusiastic about trying to properly proportion and shape the thing by cut-and-try.
SO... does anyone know of a source for an original or reproduction of this part (and what it is properly called?) - Old Fuff? Anyone?
Failing that, does anyone know whether the #2 revolver part is interchangeable on the 1 1/2 - I know the #1 is too small, since I have a working example of that, but do have a friend with a good #2, which I believe I could copy?
I really want to shoot this neat little revolver, since I have access to a good supply of proper ammunition, and it is in such nice shape, but am currently in need of help...
Thanks;
PRD1 - mhb - Mike