(a) FRAME ASSEMBLY. Machined to serve as a support for all major components. Houses action of weapon
^^ and provided hand grip to ahn and tire weapon.
@ BARREL ASSEMBLY. When fttlng receives and cftrecta projectile and provides front sight.
(c) CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. Houses cartridges for firing.
fp\ YOKE (S anffW) OR CR AN E (Ruger). Provides a mount for thecy Under asaemWy which may be locked into position toHlrtflg, or swung out for loading or unloading.
(|) TRIGGER ASSEMBLY. Controls the firing of the revolver.
© HAMMER ASSEMBLY. Spring loaded to provide force to fire the cartridges.
(g) EXTRACTOR (S and W) OR EJECTOR (fluger). Mounted in cylinder assembly to extractor eject cartridges and/or cartridge cases.
(h) STRUT ASSEMBLY (Roger only). Contains helical compression spring to provide force to hammer assembly.
1-8. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS. The differences between the models other than the different length barrels, type of grips, shape of butts, and lanyard loop are due to the different commercial manufacturers.
a. The S and W has a side plate, the Ruger does not. The S and W has an internal bolt while the Ruger does not The trigger g uard can not be removed from the S and W but can be removed from the Ruger.
b. There are also differences which are In nomenclature only, The yoke on the S and W Is called a crane on the Ruger. The front sight may also differ on sctne models.
c. No parts are Interchangeable between the S and W and Ruger revolvers.
SMITH AND WESSON HAMMER
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER INSIDE YOKE
SMITH AND WESSON HAMMER
FRONT SIGHT
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER INSIDE YOKE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME
FRONT SIGHT
MANUFACTURER'S NAME
CYLINDER
LOCKING BOLT
EXTRACTOR ROD
THUMBPIECE
CYLINDER
THUMBPIECE
LOCKING BOLT
EXTRACTOR ROD
RUQER
HAMMER
REAR SIGHT
FRONT SIGHT
RUQER
HAMMER
REAR SIGHT
LOOP FOR LANYARD
MANUFACTURERS NAME
Ruger ••rial number will have a prefix of 160 to distinguish model. Third digit will change as manufacture of mode* Increase«.
LOOP FOR LANYARD
MANUFACTURERS NAME
Ruger ••rial number will have a prefix of 160 to distinguish model. Third digit will change as manufacture of mode* Increase«.
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
RELEASE
BUTTON
CYLINDER
CYLINDER
RELEASE
BUTTON
FRONT LATCH
EJECTOR ROD
FRONT LATCH
EJECTOR ROD
1-0. EQUIPMENT DATA.
SandW
Weight 2-Inch ban-«! ' 4-Inch barrel OwikN length 2-inch barrel 4-Inch barrel Number of chambers Type of front aighl
Type of rear sight
Caliber
Maximum range 2-inch barrel
4-1 noh barrel
Maximum effective range 2-Inch barrel 4-Inch barrel
26.5 ounces 30.5 ouooes
7 1/4 inchea 9 1/4 Inches fixed, 1/8 Inch serrated ramp square notch
.38 Cal Special
50 yarda 65 yards
(751.28 grams) (864.675 grams)
Ruger
Weight Overall length Number of chambers Type of front sight Type of rear sight Caliber
Maximum range
Maximum effective range
33 ounces 9 1/4 Inches
blade (fixed) grooved (fixed) .38 Gal Special 1085 yarda (approx)
65 yards
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