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Colt revolver question for experts ( Vanity )
Free Republic ^ | 9/14/20 | Self

Posted on 09/14/2020 10:14:42 AM PDT by central_va

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1 posted on 09/14/2020 10:14:42 AM PDT by central_va
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To: central_va

Not an expert on Colts. Experience in mounted shooting revolvers.

Opinion

You have a worn out part.


2 posted on 09/14/2020 10:17:34 AM PDT by Cold Heart (Legalize Hydroxychloroquine)
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To: central_va

I would take it to a gunsmith..it needs some TLC... :)


3 posted on 09/14/2020 10:19:14 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: central_va

You need to take it to a gunsmith, and have him check and correct the timing. It’s not safe the way it is.


4 posted on 09/14/2020 10:20:28 AM PDT by Fido969 (In)
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To: central_va; Swordmaker

ping


5 posted on 09/14/2020 10:20:37 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: central_va
Sounds like the timing.

First off, call Colt.

They may have a certified armorer in the area or may have you send it back.

Definitely don't shoot it.

6 posted on 09/14/2020 10:24:07 AM PDT by Eagles6
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To: central_va

You are correct, it need service. The way to test the timing on an old colt DA is to slowly cock the hammer until it clicks to lock back and no further. If the cylinder hasn’t turned enough to engage the next detent, the “hand” is worn and needs to be replaced. This is not a drop in part, it must be hand fitted to the revolver.


7 posted on 09/14/2020 10:24:44 AM PDT by dkjbama
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This is not a drop in part, it must be hand fitted to the revolver.

How much will this typically cost to repair?

8 posted on 09/14/2020 10:29:05 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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Don't have a clue myself, but when I Googled the problem and focused on gun forums, I got a lot of interesting hits.
9 posted on 09/14/2020 10:32:39 AM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: central_va

See a gunsmith. Revolvers have a cone shape were the fired bullet enters the barrel. Because the cylinder and barrel don’t ever line up but the amount of that misalignment could be series. I would think however that if it fires correctly in double action it will fire in single action. Check the cone for bullet wear and particales. Most gunsmiths won’t charge to take a lllk.


10 posted on 09/14/2020 10:34:21 AM PDT by Ronald77
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Colt charged me $55 plus $30 shipping to put one in my ‘73 Python, but that was 10 years ago and it took 2 months to get it back. I almost positive Colt no longer works on the DA guns. There are no doubt quite a few good gunsmiths out there that can do the work. Ford’s would probably be the gold standard but would likely take a LONG time and be quite a bit more expensive. I just don’t know who to recommend. I would suggest joining coltforum.com and asking there.


11 posted on 09/14/2020 10:41:07 AM PDT by dkjbama
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DO NOT FIRE IT! I suspect you would not attempt to fire it, but if so it may very well blow up in your face.


12 posted on 09/14/2020 10:41:14 AM PDT by devane617 (Kyrie Eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?)
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To: central_va

The forcing cone takes up alot of slack but indeed it is a timing issue. Bought a new Ruger decades ago that came with the problem from the factory. I remember I had a brand new pair of jeans on and was standing 90 deg to the left of my brother when he shot the pistol and me with part of the bullet jacket ripping thru my jeans. I in turn shot him later after he denied the problem existed.


13 posted on 09/14/2020 10:44:25 AM PDT by 03A3 (If we can defund the police, we sure as hell can defund the FBI)
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To: Ronald77

It will fire fine, until it doesn’t, and when it doesn’t it may very well result in catastrophic disassembly. Hand cocking the hammer quickly often results in the cylinder having enough momentum to continue spinning and lock into its detent. Then one day it doesn’t, and if it’s your lucky day, the cylinder will be off enough that the firing pin doesn’t strike the primer...if it’s your lucky day.

The revolver needs service. Numrich has the part, OP just needs a good gunsmith to put it in.


14 posted on 09/14/2020 10:49:44 AM PDT by dkjbama
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15 posted on 09/14/2020 10:53:06 AM PDT by PROCON (MOLON LABE)
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I believe the firing pin shouldn’t line up with the shell properly, so nothing should happen.

But yes, if it did, it would be ugly

I imagine this happens from either excessive dry firing or too hot rounds
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16 posted on 09/14/2020 11:10:56 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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It’s a .38,
No +P,, Correct?
Hot loads a no-no.


17 posted on 09/14/2020 11:24:09 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (TRUMP, the Other guy lives in a Basement!)
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To: central_va

A proud Colt Tradition.


18 posted on 09/14/2020 11:25:40 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: central_va

But of course, it cannot be. Everyone know wheel guns never malfunction....

But seriously, find a reputable Smith.

Try THUMB cocking it quickly. See if the cylinder latch seats in the locking notch. If it does in DA, then it may just need some TLC.


19 posted on 09/14/2020 11:35:11 AM PDT by Manly Warrior (US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War")
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To: Big Red Badger

I don’t know about this particular revolver if it can take +p on the regular.

But yes that or home loads.


20 posted on 09/14/2020 11:49:30 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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