I'm looking at a S&W Model 66 that's new, unfired, in original factory box. I was surprised to find it has the hammer mounted firing pin. Seems to me the current production has the frame mounted firing pin with a transfer bar system.
While I am aware that the S&W - J-frame (Chief Special, et.al.) changed to the frame mounted firing pin at least 2 years ago, I'm unsure about when the S&W K-frame (Model 66, et.al.) and for that matter when the L-frame and N-frame changed to the frame mounted firing pin. Current gun magazines indicate all S&W are coming with the new firing pin system.
ATTENTION S&W Experts!
Question: When did the the S&W K-Frame guns change to the frame mounted firing pins?
Thank You in advance for any information on this.
While I am aware that the S&W - J-frame (Chief Special, et.al.) changed to the frame mounted firing pin at least 2 years ago, I'm unsure about when the S&W K-frame (Model 66, et.al.) and for that matter when the L-frame and N-frame changed to the frame mounted firing pin. Current gun magazines indicate all S&W are coming with the new firing pin system.
ATTENTION S&W Experts!
Question: When did the the S&W K-Frame guns change to the frame mounted firing pins?
Thank You in advance for any information on this.