![]() The concern with a fully loaded revolver was dropping the gun on the hammer, thereby pushing the hammer forward out of its “at rest position” and into the primer, causing a discharge. I thought all revolvers had rebounding hammers, or they probably would not revolve. The hammer’s “at rest position” is slightly back from the primer. The Rebounding Lock (hammer) was invented in 1867. ![]() Respectfully, I disagree with the statement that the “hammer is the rebounding type that does not make contact with the primer unless the trigger is depressed… It allows the revolver to be fully loaded because the hammer does not rest on a primer.” It seems to be similar to the Model 29 reviewed in the September issue of Gun Tests. I own a 357 Combat Magnum made prior to S&W assigning model numbers. I thank Gun Tests for stating that the Model 29 “cylinder locks up at both ends.” So many gun writers falsely describe the positive latch in the front as a “detent.” Old Smith & Wesson,” September 2021Īs an engineer, I am always interested in how things work.
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