Old S&W 38spec.revolver [Archive]

richinnj

10-30-2019, 04:48 PM

I have an old 38spec. with interchangeable barrels. The thread in the gun need to be retapt, but I can't figure out the tap size. The barrels look like 13mms with 32 tpi or pitch. Does anyone know for sure?

revchuck38

10-30-2019, 06:15 PM

Are you sure it's not a Dan Wesson?

BillSWPA

10-30-2019, 07:14 PM

Is the cylinder release behind the cylinder or in front of it?

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Baldanders

10-30-2019, 08:14 PM

Pics or it's not real.

I'm betting this is a Dan Wesson as well.

richinnj

10-31-2019, 05:14 PM

You guys are correct, it is Dan Wesson 38. Has three barrels, 2" 4" 6" only have the 4" barrel will not screw into body. Threads on barrel ok , don't want to cross thread by screwing barrel in. Can't determine threads on barrel. Checked with thread gauge, 32 tpi. that's all I know, could they be metric?

Lost River

10-31-2019, 06:24 PM

richinnj

What model number is the DW revolver?

Also, you might try asking here:

https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/

Half Moon

10-31-2019, 06:30 PM

From a thread over at danwessonforum.com

https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/general-messages/barrel-the-frame-thread/

CALIBER Thread Diameter Pitch ID at forcing cone

357SM .657 32TPI .357

375SM .686 32TPI .371

41Mag .656 40TPI .417

414SM .656 40TPI .417

44Mag .686 40TPI .426

445SM .686 40TPI .426

45Colt .688 36TPI .450