John,

I suggest you go to http://www.lcsmith.org and join the smith collectors group. With or without doing that if you post there asking your questions about gunsmithing you'll quickly get an answer. Lots of helpful Elsie folks there ready to help. Welcome. I too recently this week bought my 3rd Smith. 1940 Field Grade in nice shape but needs a refinish job to make it look near new. Good luck. Dennis in NH