Cobra timing

[popeye]

Yesterday I bought another Cobra. Dated at '69. It's blue, about 95%, and looks as if it was fired very little. At $275 out the door, I couldn't pass it up. The issue is: In cocking the gun slowly it locks up tight over 4 holes just before the piece is cocked. However over 2 holes it is just a tad shy of lock up as the gun achieves cocked position. But upon pulling the trigger (as the gun achieves full lock up) the two chambers in question move into lock up before the hammer falls. Is this acceptable? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jwxspoon]

I'd send it back to the mfg and ask them to look it over. I've done this is a couple of instances when I wasn't 100% comfortable with the performance of a used weapon.

jw

 

[Old Fuff]

It might be acceptable, but it isn't right...

It may be because the crane is sprung slightly, and the cylinder in turning in an elliptical manner. After checking to be sure the chambers are unloaded, watch the frame from the front, and see if side pressure on the cylinder can wiggle the crane away from the frame.

Or two of the six ratchet teeth may be worn or incorrectly fitted, while the other four are good to go.

In either case returning it to the factory for a check-up is a good idea. After all, it is (give or take) 39 years old and you have no idea how it was treated in the past.