I like hoe everybody is always quick to point out how “simple” a K frame revolver is.

But once you get in there…



That’s a lot of bits and bobs all moving around with springs and levers and whatnots all hooked together!

I was doing a yearly pocket crud clean out and just thought it made a neat photo.

Bill R

That's pretty neat. Never tried smithing revolvers; stuck with pistols, especially those from JMB.

Looks like a pre-lock 64. Very cool!

I’ve taken many a Smith apart, cleaned, and installed aftermarket springs and hammers, done a few polishing jobs. If you need any assistance I am glad to help. Email in profile.
SB

I’ve built a few, but was probably “lucky rather than skilled” in that I only had to do a tiny bit of fitting, and haven’t had to mess with sear/hammer engagement surfaces.

I got a bunch of parts built up over the years, and came across a few frames here and there that were cheap enough that I figured it was worth grabbing them. Toughest part has been getting the cylinder gap good on the ones that needed barrels since I’m doing it all with hand tools.

Bill R

they are a bit intimidating at first, but once you have one apart, it is not that bad

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Originally posted by stylophiles:
I like hoe everybody is always quick to point out how “simple” a K frame revolver is.

I've been shooting S&W revolvers for over 50 years, and have never heard anybody say that.

You can use #0000 steel wool(no substitutes) and simple oil such 3 in 1 or your favorite gun oil to lightly rub off those rust spots on the case hard parts. Also works on blue finish.

Just go slow and you’ll be ok. Take before photos as points of reference. Plus, I like to say, you’re only one YouTube video away from completing your project!

We think of Mr Browning and other designers of automatics as inventive, but getting the Hand Ejector right was a real accomplishment.

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Originally posted by lyman:
they are a bit intimidating at first, but once you have one apart, it is not that bad

This is the case for me as well.

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I would love to hear what resources you've found on revolvers. I like GunBlue490 on You Tube, here is a sample of his videos...


Direct Video Link: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=SrgE5qW5NfA&t=1275s

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After I took my 'smiths' apart a couple of times I ended up buying the rebound slide tool. Not impossible to reassemble without it but the tool makes it easier.

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Originally posted by Mountain Walker:
You can use #0000 steel wool(no substitutes) and simple oil such 3 in 1 or your favorite gun oil to lightly rub off those rust spots on the case hard parts. Also works on blue finish.

Actually using STEEL wool on a stainless revolver can cause particles of steel to become embedded in the stainless finish. Causing rust. BRASS wool or scotch brite pads are better and safer.

Always hear someone say “a revolver is so simple, you just pull the trigger and it works. If not pull the trigger again.”

Anytime I hear that statement my thought is they have never had the side plate off a revolver.

I can take a Glock completely apart and put it back together. Can “build” or disassemble any AR type rifle.

But the internals of a revolver represent a bit of artwork to me in the complexity and the way it all works when you just “pull that trigger”

Take a Rem M8 or 81 completely apart, let it soak in solvent for 6-8 months, then put it back together with no book to guide you. The finest example of John Browning's genius. All those tiny parts only fit ONE way.