[Tilton Hilton]

Hi,
I saw one that i'm interested in buying, but it has a few issues. It is nickel and externally it is in close to excellent condition. Lock up is tight and and there are no timing or trigger issues.
It has a cylinder that is not numbered to the gun. When you break it open the cylinder moves rearward. However when you attempt to close it the cylinder binds and hangs up.and you need to wiggle it every which way until it is free to close. I've never had one of these apart to even guess what may be the problem. Has anyone run into this before or have a good idea what the problem could be. And can parts be found for the necessary repair.

I know I should just walk away, but its a little beauty.

thanks, Jim

[Old Fuff]

The cylinders were numbered to the gun because they were individually fitted. If a mismatched cylinder works that's fine, but don't expect it to.

On the bottom of the barrel latch there is a small lip that keeps the cylinder from backing up after it has been threaded onto the base pin. When you lift the latch to open the barrel the cylinder can pop backwards unless it is firmly held on the base pin. This fit is critical, and one reason the original cylinder was numbered to the gun.

When you get a chance, open the barrel and turn the cylinder clock-wise to be sure it is threaded all of the way down. At this point it shouldn't pop backwards. If it does the problem could be in the cylinder, barrel latch or base pin, or any combination thereof. As I cannot examine the revolver you will have to do your own trouble shooting. They are neat little revolvers, but parts are difficult to find.