S&W mdl. 14 single action only

dannej

November 23, 2014 06:57

Looking at this 90% gun described as rare single action only. I am not a collector. Can this gun be made into a double action? Easily?
Is it a collector that should not be changed? Price is right as is for a shooter.

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  ruger41

  November 23, 2014 07:04

  Leave it as is. Worth a lot more to a collector. Buy it and shoot it..very accurate. Or just find a DA version. I have a pre 14 K38 I picked up for $225. Lots of fun to shoot and more accurate than I am.

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  charliemeyer007

  November 23, 2014 07:17

  I think you could swap in the correct parts to make it normal. Any time you can get a collector for a shoot price is a good deal.

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  dcs shooters

  November 23, 2014 07:24

  Bought one about '76 with all the guys loading stuff for 38spl.
  Don't know about the rarity for them, but all it takes is a hammer, maybe a trigger to put it in DA mode [;)]
  If you want a new hammer, let me know.
  The black bar in the front of the trigger in pic is what makes a single action when it is out of hammer [;)]
  
  

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  MIKE WISKEY

  November 23, 2014 07:32

  S&W used to make a single action 'kit' to replace the double action parts (hammer and trigger). you could change it 'back' but why?

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  SP45

  November 23, 2014 10:16

  Yes you can convert it and keep the original parts to change it back with no modifications. I don't know if there is a real difference in value or if the gun will letter to being single action only. You might check on the Smith & Wesson Forum. 90% condition is generally less than the collectors are looking for but still a great gun and great to shoot. If you like double action shooting just get the correct parts and have at it.

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  dannej

  November 24, 2014 12:18

  Thank you all for replies. Seller backed out....

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  dfletcher

  November 24, 2014 15:37

  Just by way of additional information, a true SA hammer lacks a cutout for the DA sear and that is easily visible when you cock the hammer & look into the frame. IIRC no retaining pin hole either, but that's not visible unless the sideplate is removed. Of course the catch is that a SA hammer can easily be fitted to the revolver. Absent a letter from S & W I'd be suspicious of any Model 14 offered as a SA only original.

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