*sigh* Bought another gun

[Kevinch]

S&W has a lifetime repair policy, so you could call them and provide them the serial number with a description of the problem. Just just might fix it under warranty (not the finish though)!

I think that policy was initiated somewhere around 1990, on guns produced then & later. I doubt they would fix a pre-depression piece at no cost.

Still, making contact & discussing the gun wouldn't be a bad idea, IMO.

Good luck - have fun!

 

[XavierBreath]

I also did a few "Jim March" checks; aside from a very little looseness of the cylinder, it looks good. It's still going to the 'smith as soon as I possess it (well, after I show it off a little )

Chances are the revolver is just fine. Have someone who is familiar with and shoots old Smiths look at it.

 

[Old Fuff]

Have someone who is familiar with and shoots old Smiths look at it.

The Old Fuff is very experienced at shooting old Smith's. Send me the revolver and a case or two of ammunition, and I'll see you get the gun back sometime in the next ninety years...

 

[XavierBreath]

Pssssssst..........Do NOT clean this revolver with ammonia based cleaners and do NOT use copper solvents on it.

Ammonia will milk out the nickel.

Copper solvents will disolve the copper base for the nickel.

 

[The_Antibubba]

Cleaning

So, by brand name, what cleaners should I use?

 

[XavierBreath]

By brand name, to clean my nickel guns, I use Breakfree CLP, Ballistol, and elbow grease. The nickel is slick enough that it actually cleans up very easily. I don't fuss over the burn rings on the front of the cylinder.

There may be other products out there, but these are the ones I use.

FWIW, I'll up Old Fuff's offer. I'll have the gun back to ya in 45 years, and I'll even supply my own ammo!

 

[FXWG]

S&W serial number history report

 

[The_Antibubba]

Xavier, Old Fuff--your generous offers touch me deeply, but I wouldn't think of sending either of you an untested, possibly unsafe firearm.

If you want one of your own, though, this place has one:

http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com/shop/i...524&prevaction=category&previd=12&prevstart=0

You'll have to nickel it yourself, though I personally wouldn't touch that blueing.

Also, they're asking $420 more than mine.

 

[The_Antibubba]

More details

Started the DROS today (People's Republic of California paperwork). I noticed the patents stamped on the top of the barrel. Interesting.

 

[Old Fuff]

I noticed the patents stamped on the top of the barrel. Interesting.

Yes, and they can be important. If you find another gun write down the last date, because it can help with identification.

The one on your revolver should be: Dec. 29, 1914.

 

[The_Antibubba]

Dec. 29, 14.

She's home!!!

The grips on your revolver appear to be correct, and in decent enough shape. Check inside them for a matching serial number either stamped or written in pencil.

Nope, nothing. But if it was stenciled near the outer edges I probably wouldn't be able to tell--there's a little bit of corrosion underneath the grips (apparently the hidden parts weren't nickeled) and the wood was a affected a little; if i move it a bit under the light I can almost make out numbers, whether they're there or not.

When I get a chance I'll take and post better pictures.

 

[cousinelmer1]

Thats a good one, I would think original finish also as the pin forward of the grips on the left side is still standing high.
Cool find!

 

[The_Antibubba]

Since a refinish would destroy the resale value (which is a theoretical, since I don't sell guns) I'm going to leave it as it is, aside from a thorough cleaning.

 

[DrLaw]

Read the title to the thread. Thought, (sigh) this guy must have a hard life.
Then I read the description.

So you spent $75 for that? Man, life is rough.

The Doc is out now.