For those that followed my journey, I started out with an incomplete S&W Model 1937 revolver that I wanted to put back in the field. After a couple months searching, I procured all of the missing parts and some extras with the help of a 1942 Army TM. It was fun, but after a couple weeks searching I only found one gunsmith on the west coast who is willing to give it a look regarding addressing the timing and function problems it has. Only 3-4 chambers will function double action, and one (sometimes) single action. I’ve decided not to fire it in this condition. So, with regret I’ve decided to surrender, as I’m not willing to invest what will likely be needed to get her functioning again between shipping costs and repairs if the gunsmith will even do it. It was really a great learning experience, and having gone through it greatly regret selling a couple other double action Smith’s that I’ve owned that functioned flawlessly. My suggestion to someone wanting to attempt a restoration of a revolver from this era is to make sure you have the ability to do the tuning work necessary, or a skilled buddy who can assist you with the project. Here is a picture, thanks very much to the forum for all the suggestions in my earlier posts.
Attachment 263477