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S&W 14-2 Hammer Stud broken off
PA Shootist
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I don't know how it happened but my S&W K-38 Model 14-2 has the hammer stud (mounted into left side of frame interior, and apparently the axle about which the hammer revolves) sheared or broken off. I can't see how this part mounts in the frame. Is it press fit into the frame side? Or soldered, or brazed into the frame? I have the broken-off stub and the almost flush with the frame base of the hammer stud, but there is really nothing to grab onto. The part is apparently available inexpensively from Numrich, but I don't know if it something I can repair, or needs sent to a specialist, or the factory. Any information much appreciated.
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might be where I advise you to go without having a current smith I know there skill level. It may be a factory type job only. Sure is not just a parts replace all trigger pull etc works off the hammer get it done by professional Good luck Karl.
I don't know how it happened but my S&W K-38 Model 14-2 has the hammer stud (mounted into left side of frame interior, and apparently the axle about which the hammer revolves) sheared or broken off. I can't see how this part mounts in the frame. Is it press fit into the frame side? Or soldered, or brazed into the frame? I have the broken-off stub and the almost flush with the frame base of the hammer stud, but there is really nothing to grab onto. The part is apparently available inexpensively from Numrich, but I don't know if it something I can repair, or needs sent to a specialist, or the factory. Any information much appreciated.
I had the same thing happen on a Smith 1917. On the older Smiths the stud's anchoring is clearly seen from the left side of the frame & adjacent to the cylinder release thumbpiece, it's screwed in. Was a bit of a PITA to replace because a special tool is required to screw/unscrew the post.
I suppose at some point Smith went to the matching, flush fit but my guess is it's still a screw in post. Replacing the post is probably no big deal for S & W. I'd think a refinish is required to make everything match up perfectly. Either that or something obviously different, such as leaving the post round as in the old style, or a different color as is found on the newer alloy pistols - you'll notice the studs on the left side of the frame for the hammer, tigger and rebound spring on those guns are a different color than the rest of the frame.
In addition to being screwed into the frame, the hammer pin is supported on the right side by a hole in the sideplate. I suppose there are ways to jury rig a fix, with a longer pin set into the frame. But I would send the thing to Smith & Wesson, see what they advise.
JIM...........