Smith & Wesson .22

[jigger08]

Is the (2") barrel on a small frame revolver Model 34 22cal.removeable.As in can I obtain a 5 or 6" barrel and change up?Model is a mid 90's vintage.

 

[SDC]

Any decent gunsmith should be able to swap out the barrel for you, if you can find a barrel for the swap (maybe a K22 or 17 barrel; if I was doing this, I'd have the longer barrel cut to 106mm).

 

[jigger08]

Thank you.

 

[44Bore]

You need a small frame barrel--K frame does not fit--once in a while you can find J-frame 6" barrels made for the m-35.

44Bore

 

[jigger08]

The "J" frame is the smallest?It is real small.M-35 is that a model 35?

 

[44Bore]

The "J" frame is the smallest?It is real small.M-35 is that a model 35?

The J frame is the later version of the smallest Smith & Wesson frame size. M-35 is a Model 35. Was an adjustable sighted, 6" target revolver built on the small frame--at one time was fairly popular before the rise of the K frame target revolvers.

44Bore

 

[jigger08]

Is the success rate good on removing the old barrel or is the likelihood of frame damage high.Assuming it is done slowly and carefully.In preperation(several day soak)what is a release or penetrant that the frame can be immersed in that won't harm the blued finish.Thanks.

 

[JCM298]

jigger08,

Join the S&W Forum and post your question in the Smithing section. You need a special clamp/vise/tool to assure success.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/groupee/forums

Here's the barrel info you need from Gun Parts:

http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=1980z34

John

 

[jigger08]

As a matter of fact I joined that forum as of yesterday.Lots of help there as well as a replacement barrel maybe.