Used S&W Model 15 needs new screws

[myhightechsec]

Just picked up a used Model 15 that is in good shape. It's a shooting gun, not one that was bought for its beauty.

The screw tops are in bad shape, though. It feels to the finger as if someone tried to take them out with a chain saw.

I've looked briefly on line and didn't see where I could order new screws. Any recommendations?

Or would it just be easier to take it to a local gunsmith and have him drop some in? Who would be good for that in NWI?

 

[snorko]

I would be looking at S&W or Numerichs. indiucky should be chiming in soon and will likely be illuminating.

 

[gmcttr]

If the screw slots aren't in too back of shape, file/sand the raised burrs, polish and refinish with cold blueing.

Also as stated above, Numrich is a good source of unavailable parts. Be aware that some parts will be used and may need a bit of TLC themselves. I just got a screw from them for a S&W 27-2 that I couldn't find anywhere else and it needed the "file/sand the raised burrs, polish and refinish with cold blueing" treatment.

 

[Leadeye]

I'll have to dig up his card, but there's a guy on GB who makes screws for everything.

 

[Bosshoss]

SIDE PLATE SCREW, FLAT HEAD, BLUE | Brownells
SIDE PLATE SCREW, ROUND HEAD, BLUE | Brownells
YOKE SCREW ASSEMBLY, BLUE | Brownells
The yoke screw above is for the later style spring loaded screws.
The older style solid yoke screws are harder to find and probably will have to be fitted to the gun.

 

[Squirt239]

If you can wait until Friday, I may have some in the shop.

Blued or stainless?

 

[myhightechsec]

If you can wait until Friday, I may have some in the shop.

Blued or stainless?

Blued. According to the serial number it appears that it was manufactured in 1995 if that helps.

 

[Squirt239]

Blued. According to the serial number it appears that it was manufactured in 1995 if that helps.

I'll check in the AM and PM you with info.

 

[Leo]

I called S&W for mine, the screw with the stud that holds the cylinder crane was broken. I replaced the all. I cannot find the bill but it was only a few bucks.

 

[sloughfoot]

I called S&W for mine, the screw with the stud that holds the cylinder crane was broken. I replaced the all. I cannot find the bill but it was only a few bucks.

I have re-furbed some, until I discovered how cheap they are from S&W.

 

[Squirt239]

Sorry...Only have stainless. Blued ones are all gone.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Sorry...Only have stainless. Blued ones are all gone.

Got a Sharpie handy Squirt? Problem solved.

 

[snorko]

If it's a 1995 model just call S&W.

 

[indiucky]

If it's a 1995 model just call S&W.

Snorko be right......

 

[myhightechsec]

Took it to the range today. Shoots great but the index finger certainly knows if it is along side the trigger guard.

 

[actaeon277]

I have one of these.
You're welcome to rummage through and see if one fits.

 

[bgcatty]

If all else fails call Denny Reichert at Sand Burr Gun Ranch in Rochester. He is a master gunsmith on S&W wheelguns.