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wileybelch · August 7, 2012, 06:00 AM

I have been told that Smith revolvers are difficult to replace barrels. For those that are pinned, getting the pin out often shows damage from a slipped punch. Then, it is claimed, the barrels are extremely tight to begin with making it tricky to not damage the frame when trying to unscrew the barrel without twisting the frame. Are these claims true? I'm interested primarily in pre-1950 revolver barrel replacement.

August 7, 2012, 06:00 AM	#1
wileybelch Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Posts: 115	Smith revolver barrel replacement I have been told that Smith revolvers are difficult to replace barrels. For those that are pinned, getting the pin out often shows damage from a slipped punch. Then, it is claimed, the barrels are extremely tight to begin with making it tricky to not damage the frame when trying to unscrew the barrel without twisting the frame. Are these claims true? I'm interested primarily in pre-1950 revolver barrel replacement.