Looking for a S & W Revolver Gunsmith

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I have a S & W model 53 in .22 Jet. I bought it with a second cylinder in .22 L R. I was supposed to be a fitted cylinder. The revolver will not open after it is locked closed. The issue is that the front locking shroud on the cylinder will not release. You have to push in on it with a stick to get the rod to release. There is another issue with the yoke fit to the cylinder. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Gary

 

[jepp2]

You have to push in on it with a stick to get the rod to release

My terminology might be slightly different than your. How close is the center pin coming to the end of the extractor rod when you fully shove the thumb piece forward? Ignore I picked a different model.

 

[slobhunter2]

I'm no expert, but the 22 jet is center fire, I don't see how a rim fire cylinder would work.

 

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The model 53 has a dual firing pin for both rim and center fire.

Jep, I would say that part number 2 is about .1" too short. It does not push part number 66 far enough forward to allow the cylinder to unlock. Works fine with the Jet cylinder. The other issue is that when you want to remove the R F cylinder, after you back off the screw, number 34, you can not remove the yoke and the cylinder together. The cylinder interferes with the frame. You have to remove the yoke first from the frame and the cylinder. The revolver shoots fine.

 

[slobhunter2]

I didn't know they had dual firing pins, learn something new every day.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Lemme know if you find some one. I have a S&W 22/32 Kit gun that I've had forever and it needs some work.

 

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You got it Zilla!

 

[1911nut]

Lemme know if you find some one. I have a S&W 22/32 Kit gun that I've had forever and it needs some work.

Jim Milks at http://www.innovativecustomguns.com/ rebarreled a 5 screw K22 and repaired the cylinder ratchet and timed another 5 screw K22.
I remember his charges were fair and he brought two cool old revolvers back to life.
I checked with several known pistol/revolver smiths and nobody wanted to touch them. Smith and Wesson won’t work on 5 screws.

The tough part is UPS charged $95 one way and that was a few years ago. A FFL could ship for less.

 

[potatojudge]

Lots of good options for basic revolver work. Clark’s in Louisiana. Frank Glenn. Jack Huntington.
There’s others but their wait times are bound to be longer.

 

[jepp2]

I didn't know they had dual firing pins, learn something new every day.

And there is a selector on the hammer to determine which way you want it to fire.

 

[TIMO]

I would give Bill Laughridge at Cylinder & Slide a call.

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[Bushranger]

I'm no expert, but the 22 jet is center fire, I don't see how a rim fire cylinder would work.

I am old enough to remember when S&W was selling them new. They all came with two cylinders... a .22 Jet and .22 Long Rifle.

 

[mongo chicago]

I thought they came with inserts to be able to shoot rimfires

 

[hpshooter]

I have a S & W model 53 in .22 Jet. I bought it with a second cylinder in .22 L R. I was supposed to be a fitted cylinder. The revolver will not open after it is locked closed. The issue is that the front locking shroud on the cylinder will not release. You have to push in on it with a stick to get the rod to release. There is another issue with the yoke fit to the cylinder. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Gary

Have you checked to be sure the ejector rod is screwed in all the way? It is left hand thread, if they become lose they will eventually lock the cylinder in and you will have to screw it back in while the cylinder is in the frame.

 

[hpshooter]

I thought they came with inserts to be able to shoot rimfires

They did but it was not uncommon to order a cylinder and crane to convert it to .22LR for accuracy and ease of ejecting the spent .22 brass.

 

[DNorton]

Why not send it to S&W?

 

[357Mag]

I have a S & W model 53 in .22 Jet. I bought it with a second cylinder in .22 L R. I was supposed to be a fitted cylinder. The revolver will not open after it is locked closed. The issue is that the front locking shroud on the cylinder will not release. You have to push in on it with a stick to get the rod to release. There is another issue with the yoke fit to the cylinder. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Gary

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Howdy !

Sand Burr Ranch, Rochester IN

They have a S & W Armorer on staff


With regards,
357Mag

 

[243Lapua]

Have you checked to be sure the ejectoor rod is screwed in all the way? It is left hand thread, if they become lose they will eventually lock the cylinder in and you will have to screw it back in while the cylinder is in the frame.

I had that problem with mine. After I tightened it, worked as it should. I would start there.

 

[sawcarver]

Call Ken Kelly at Magnaport. There isn't much revolver wise he hasn't done

 

[centershot]

Why not send it to S&W?

Sent them an email. Said 6 to 8 months if they can work on it.