Dixie Ken
Member
Hi,
Just repurchased an old Pietta 1851 Navy Colt .44 single action revolver from an old friend. He hadin't cleaned it since he last shot it, but it cycled fine, so I stripped it to give it a good cleaning.
Now, I replaced the cylander and tried a few cockings, but the hammer will only stay in half cock(saftey) position. I try to get it in full cock, but it won't stay locked in that position, it slips back into half cock.
Could someone diagnose my possible problem, what part I may need from Dixie Gun Works, and directions on changing the part I need.
I have replaced the mainspring in my 1858 Enfield 3 band, so I know a little about gunsmithing blackpowder weapons, but a pistol is a new task for me and I need some advice before I start.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank
Dixie Ken
Just repurchased an old Pietta 1851 Navy Colt .44 single action revolver from an old friend. He hadin't cleaned it since he last shot it, but it cycled fine, so I stripped it to give it a good cleaning.
Now, I replaced the cylander and tried a few cockings, but the hammer will only stay in half cock(saftey) position. I try to get it in full cock, but it won't stay locked in that position, it slips back into half cock.
Could someone diagnose my possible problem, what part I may need from Dixie Gun Works, and directions on changing the part I need.
I have replaced the mainspring in my 1858 Enfield 3 band, so I know a little about gunsmithing blackpowder weapons, but a pistol is a new task for me and I need some advice before I start.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank
Dixie Ken