Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol - The Firearms Forum

michaelv · 02-13-2011, 06:21 PM

I have an old Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol and just want to find out how to open it up (tip-up the barrel). It's in less-than-fair condition, so it might be frozen. Thank you for any assistance.

Jim K · 02-13-2011, 08:43 PM

That is a Model 1 1/2 First Issue, caliber .32 rimfire.

See those rounded lugs just below and in front of the cylinder? You should be able to grip those and pull straight up toward the barrel and allow the barrel to swing forward and up.

If things are frozen, I recommend soaking the front of the gun (careful with the grips) in a solvent for a few days and see what happens.

Jim

michaelv · 02-14-2011, 11:24 AM

Much appreciated, - I did try to mess around with the lugs and the gun is frozen. I'll see about soaking it in a solvent.

Thanks,

Mike

red14 · 02-14-2011, 12:24 PM

Definitely a nice little piece of history.

Let us know how it works out.

02-13-2011, 06:21 PM	#1
michaelv Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol I have an old Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol and just want to find out how to open it up (tip-up the barrel). It's in less-than-fair condition, so it might be frozen. Thank you for any assistance. Attached Images -->

02-13-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol That is a Model 1 1/2 First Issue, caliber .32 rimfire. See those rounded lugs just below and in front of the cylinder? You should be able to grip those and pull straight up toward the barrel and allow the barrel to swing forward and up. If things are frozen, I recommend soaking the front of the gun (careful with the grips) in a solvent for a few days and see what happens. Jim

02-14-2011, 11:24 AM	#3
michaelv Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Re: Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol Much appreciated, - I did try to mess around with the lugs and the gun is frozen. I'll see about soaking it in a solvent. Thanks, Mike

02-14-2011, 12:24 PM	#4
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: Smith And Wesson Tip-Up Pistol Definitely a nice little piece of history. Let us know how it works out. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.