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tguil:
Really two questions:

First, I need to replace the cylinder of my S&W Model 36.  Don't want to try to match the blue.  Frame is in excellent condition.  I plan to have a stainless Model 60 cylinder installed.  How is the quality of used parts from Numrich?

Second, is there a gunsmith in the Lincoln area who works on S&W's?

bullit:
Mike Schlereth....402-488-1551.

C&S in Fremont also works on revolvers.

SBarry:
Dave Krecklow in Yutan also is very good with S&W Revolvers.

20nickels:
You are not trying to make this into a magnum right?  You just want stainless?  Just being safe.  Try using the original ratchet and ejector rod assembly, often like cylinders are a direct swap.  Get feeler guages to check headspace and barrel cylinder gap.

tguil:
No magnum. Just want to be able to use my Model 36 again.  Stainless because I'm quite sure I'll not be able to find a really nice blued cylinder.  I bought the gun in 1984. Most of the time it has been in my desk drawer.  Got it out to use as a backup up for my Ruger Speed Six when I was taking the CCW class. Was doing a little practice at home before taking the class and accidentally loaded it with factory +p rounds.  One pull of the trigger and I "ruined" a darn nice gun. S&W doesn't have the "old" cylinders any more and will not do the repair.  I figure I can get a used Model 60 stainless cylinder, polish it up and have a pretty nice S&W "pinto".

Now about the quality of the Numrich parts?  Are they guaranteed?

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