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Post by lscg on Apr 18, 2017 1:24:42 GMT -5
it's as close as i'll get for the moment.
was finally able to get the 28-2 44spl conversion out of layaway jail.
so far i'm pretty happy with it. buttery smooth action, almost non existent BC gap and aside from a small spot underneath the cylinder release and at the end of the muzzle the gun is spotless. serial number is N2221xx which I believe dates it to 1974. the crane has 18696 on it along with D18. the grip frame has all the same numbers. grips are stamped June of 1987 so they are definitely an add on.
oddly the letters (S. Skelton) are scratched into the backs of the grips. not sure what to make of it. 
the only real problem I see with it is the frame lug sits out far enough that it will block the rounds from ejecting if a case is lined up with the lug. not a real issue for hunting or range use but potentially a big problem in a self defense situation. looks like it only needs to be taken down a couple thousands to be free and clear so I may do that some time.
after cleaning it I ran about 36 Skeeter loads through it to see what it would do. this was the last group fired at 25 yards. five shots measured .900 center to center with the flyer opening the group to two inches. it has potential.
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Post by paulg on Apr 18, 2017 5:29:11 GMT -5
You got a very cool revolver Zane! Looks like it really like your Skeeter loads. I bet you called the flyer too. With your ability you can take that cylinder stop down with no issue. Are you gonna carve your own handles for it? That'd be icing on the "special" cake. Congratulations. That gun should keep a smile on your face for a long time.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 18, 2017 6:36:30 GMT -5
so... 1st off... awesome gun... but... what exactly is the purpose of that lug??? I don't recall seeing anything like that on too many other S&W's... to me it looks like a huge wart on the face of a beautiful woman... if it needs to be there, they could have at least radius-ed down the back side... edges look so sharp you could almost cut your hand on it...
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Post by contender on Apr 18, 2017 9:23:02 GMT -5
Nice one!!!!! I'd like to see a picture of the S.Skelton scratching.  |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 18, 2017 9:27:05 GMT -5
"... what exactly is the purpose of that lug???” ----magnumwheeelman
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magnum wheelman.... to prevent a S&W cylinder from sliding rearward when it is opened.
iscg.... good looking job and re-blue of the normally matt finish M-28. Not sure what the number on the yoke represents but it is not a serial number. The yoke is mated to the frame prior to polishing.
David Bradshaw
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 18, 2017 10:57:48 GMT -5
so there is nothing on the crane that retains the cylinder??? I thought maybe it was to help with possible peaning under recoil???
still the lug looks almost unfinished for a S&W revolver
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Post by jdoc on Apr 18, 2017 11:57:14 GMT -5
Zane,
Very nice shooting. Are you using 44 Terminator bullets? Good luck with a fine S&W.
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Post by awp101 on Apr 18, 2017 12:42:12 GMT -5
I'll look up the sn in The Book when I get home and IIRC the number on the crane is an assembly number. Yes, you need to branch out into S&W stock carving... |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 18, 2017 12:59:26 GMT -5
so there is nothing on the crane that retains the cylinder??? I thought maybe it was to help with possible peaning under recoil??? still the lug looks almost unfinished for a S&W revolver ***** The forward side plate screw retains the yoke. The cylinder slips onto the yoke axel without retention. Thus the little post in the frame. Yes, the stud appears unfinished or in need of a trim. Forty-four cases should extract without impediment. The stud needs only to be high enough to prevent an open cylinder from sliding over it. Bill Ruger went with a very different yoke design, wherein cylinder is retained to yoke by detent ball. Jargon DepartmentSwingout cylinder: * S&W----“yoke” * Colt----“crane” * Ruger----“crane” Arm which rotates cylinder:* S&W----“hand” * Colt----“pawl” * Ruger----“pawl” Part which locks cylinder:* S&W----“stop” * Colt----“bolt” * Ruger----“cylinder latch” David Bradshaw |
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Post by cmh on Apr 18, 2017 13:27:04 GMT -5
Good for you Zane congrats!!!! Thats a real beauty 😉
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Post by lscg on Apr 18, 2017 20:36:28 GMT -5
Apr 18, 2017 5:29:11 GMT -5 paulg said:
You got a very cool revolver Zane! Looks like it really like your Skeeter loads. I bet you called the flyer too. With your ability you can take that cylinder stop down with no issue. Are you gonna carve your own handles for it? That'd be icing on the "special" cake. Congratulations. That gun should keep a smile on your face for a long time.
thanks Paul!
I have to get a couple tools first but I believe I am going to try and make some stocks for it. if it works out I may have to add N frame grips as an option on my site.
Apr 18, 2017 6:36:30 GMT -5 magnumwheelman said:
so... 1st off... awesome gun... but... what exactly is the purpose of that lug??? I don't recall seeing anything like that on too many other S&W's... to me it looks like a huge wart on the face of a beautiful woman... if it needs to be there, they could have at least radius-ed down the back side... edges look so sharp you could almost cut your hand on it...
thanks Mike!
it's really not that bad in person. I just want to make sure I can always eject all the rounds!
Apr 18, 2017 9:23:02 GMT -5 contender said:
Nice one!!!!!
I'd like to see a picture of the S.Skelton scratching.
thanks Tyrone!
darned if my camera didn't break before I could take a picture of it!
Apr 18, 2017 9:27:05 GMT -5 bradshaw said:
"... what exactly is the purpose of that lug???” ----magnumwheeelman
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magnum wheelman.... to prevent a S&W cylinder from sliding rearward when it is opened.
iscg.... good looking job and re-blue of the normally matt finish M-28. Not sure what the number on the yoke represents but it is not a serial number. The yoke is mated to the frame prior to polishing.
David Bradshaw
Mr. Bradshaw,
thanks for the information!
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Apr 18, 2017 11:57:14 GMT -5 jdoc said:
Zane,
Very nice shooting. Are you using 44 Terminator bullets? Good luck with a fine S&W.
thanks Keith!
no, I'm afraid i haven't had a chance to cast any of the Terminator boolits yet. hoping to this weekend though. i'd be real interested to see how they preform! |
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Post by lscg on Apr 18, 2017 20:45:41 GMT -5
Apr 18, 2017 12:42:12 GMT -5 awp101 said:
I'll look up the sn in The Book when I get home and IIRC the number on the crane is an assembly number.
Yes, you need to branch out into S&W stock carving...
thanks for clearing that up Andrew! I'm afraid my knowledge of Smith guns it pretty limited.
and definitely going to try and make a set for these. sheep horn might be nice.
Good for you Zane congrats!!!! Thats a real beauty 😉
thanks Craig!
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Post by awp101 on Apr 18, 2017 21:38:42 GMT -5
The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3d Ed only narrows the N200000 sn range to the 1974-1977 time frame. Someone on the S&W Forum can probably narrow it down closer but my guess is it's a 1975-1976 production. When you start carving S&W stocks I have a Model 15 that someone swapped out the factory wood for rubber with the wood lost to the sands of time...  |
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Post by lscg on Apr 19, 2017 15:08:32 GMT -5
interesting. wonder how many where made in that time frame.
sadly all I have right now are N frames but if I wind up making stocks for them i'll have to bring some other S&W guns home!
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Post by BigBore44 on Apr 19, 2017 16:26:35 GMT -5
Zane, that's a good lookin six shooter! Love the big n frame Smith's. Looks like a good shooter to Sooo, how can't you just love it... I only have two Smith's myself, fortunately one is a 29-2 N frame 44 Mag (other is K frame 17-3) Soooo, Once you decide to make some N frame Grips, Count Me IN.  BigBore44 |
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