Doug's post about his 1937 Smith got me to wondering.
I *may* need to replace the cylinder on mine. Definitely need to go with the oversized cylinder stop/bolt but the notches may be too beat up to function properly.
So, a couple questions....
--Can the cylinder notches be salvaged? I assume yes by welding and recutting but that sounds both complex and expensive.
--Will a Model 25-x cylinder fit, at least nominally, in a 1937 frame?
The remainder of the pistol is nothing to write home about so sinking money into a full restoration is probably not in the cards. On the other hand, getting it up to shootable condition seems worthwhile.
Thank you!