Purchased a S&W 19 on GB. Can S&W check it out for me or is there someone else to check the timing, forcing come, springs…?

I’ll probably carry it some some I’d like to be sure it’s in good condition. Who’s the go to gunsmith or can the factory do it? What’s the average price for something like this? Thanks!

Also, it has a little bit of light rust in the creases. Best way or best person to handle that?

There are a few things you can do on your own.

With an unloaded revolver cock the hammer back to single action then see I you can push the hammer and nose forward with your finger without touching the trigger. A decent bore light can show cylinder line up. Some CLP and light brushing will probably remove the rust.

Depending on familiarity, I’d give it a look yourself. Start with a close inspection.

I always remove the side-plate on a new to me S&W revolver acquisition. There is a procedure for ‘tapping’ it off, no prying allowed. The videos are there.

Going slow the internals stay in place, I keep them there since I don’t do it often. I have reassembled all internal parts, that’s a larger job.

Inside the used Smith I’ve seen gunky internals, also common to be dry as a bone. I usually use a ‘gun-scrubber’ type product, then lightly lube, keeping internals in place. If you get tripped up, you can always give a bag of parts to a qualified gunsmith.

A strong ‘drag line’ on the cylinder, & buggered up side plate screws are two indicators or use & quality of care.

Find a gunsmith who is familiar with revolvers and have him check it out for you. No need to send it back to the factory unless a major problem or recall.

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
I always remove the side-plate on a new to me S&W revolver acquisition. There is a procedure for ‘tapping’ it off, no prying allowed. The videos are there.

Do not, repeat: DO NOT, cycle the action with the side plate off. The hammer stud needs to be supported on both ends. If the action is cycled with the side plate off it is only supported on the one end and you stand the chance of breaking it.

Enjoy your 19.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Agree 100% with side plate removal (properly done) and no cycling of the action. Almost every older S&W revolver I have taken the side plate off had varnish covered parts. I applied Gunscrubber and sparingly oiled the parts. The difference was night and day! Also check to see if the the strain screw has been backed out or the mainspring clipped in order to reduce trigger pull.

Good News: There is a detailed revolver checkout item on The Firing Line.
https://thefiringline.com/foru...owthread.php?t=57816

It is not difficult and you don't need to throw money at it by sending it out.