smith and wesson mod 29 disassembely

[AK47TIM]

I was wondering if anyone has instructions on how remove the cylinder on a older Smith model 29.

 

[The Rabbi]

Best recollection is to unscrew the lower screw that holds the cylinder and crane in, push the crane forward off the frame, and then take the cylinder off.

 

[bountyhunter]

I think it's the same as the new ones: the front screw on the RHS holds the crane in (the part that swings out that the cylinder rides on). Take out the screw. Swing out the cylinder and slide the crane forward out of the frame and the cylinder.

 

[JoeHatley]

Unload the gun. Close the cylinder, hammer at rest. Remove the frontmost sideplate screw (right side just above the trigger). Lay the gun on its right side, and open the cylinder. Hold the cylinder in its open position with your right hand and use your left hand to wiggle the yoke forward and out of the gun and cylinder at the same time.

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[AK47TIM]

Thanks for the help guys. It was very easy once i took a look at it.

 

[bountyhunter]

(As my wife asked on our first date)


Just how long is that thing?

 

[Bullet Bob]

Now THAT'S funny!

 

[AK47TIM]

It is 8 and 3/8"

 

[The Rabbi]

Bounty,
Is that the same thing you told her??

 

[Standing Wolf]

You'll find the chambers and face of the cylinder are much easier to clean if you let the cylinder and yoke soak overnight in a jar of cleaning solution.

 

[bountyhunter]

Bounty,
Is that the same thing you told her?

Close. I converted it to centimeters and made it sound really impressive.