1851 another problem

[Ktheavner]

Got my 1851 Pietta 44 cal out this morning to go And shoot after while and the hammer will not pull back so I took it apart and without the cylinder in place it works fine. Put cylinder back on and it will not cock seems cylinder tries to rotate before barrel lock drops down. I just got this gun for christmas only fired 6 shots. How can I check or adjust timing? I tried Pietta website for info but that was a joke. So far my 1st bp pistol experience has not been good. Any help would be awesome. Thanks, KT

 

[Poor Private]

One thing to check. Is the barrel on to tight? Meaning did you force the wedge in so far that that the barrel was forced back agains the cylinder, if so the cylinder cannot move when you try to cock it and if the cylinder can't move you can't pull the hammer back. Try losening up the wedge and see what happens. it's a common thing for all of to do once in a while.

 

[cynthialee]

beat me too it

push the wedge pin out some and try it again

 

[Ktheavner]

The darn thing will not cock with just the cylinder holding with hand and no barrel?

 

[Poor Private]

Ok there may be another issue. You may have a fragment or a whole cap down in the innards. I have had that happen to me. Pull it apart and check inside.

 

[satx78247]

KT,

My GUESS is that you either have either "a foreign object" in the works and/or a "spur" that is causing the problem.
IF it was my revolver, I would disassemble the revolver and carefully inspect every part, re-lubricate each part & re-assemble the revolver.
(In the event that you find a problem, either fix it or have it fixed.)

Best wishes, satx

 

[cynthialee]

Take it apart and inspect.
It looks more intimidating than it really is.
Just be sure to use a proper fitting screw driver. I guess you probably do not have a gunsmiths screwdriver?

 

[Ktheavner]

Ok. Disassembled. Did not see anything odd. Put back together which took awhile because I was not sure which screws to remove 1st and it all fell out anyway back together and cycles fine. Thanks to all. KT

 

[cynthialee]

I have never had a brand new revolver that didn't act up on me the first few cylinders.
Like it is an unruly and insubordinate critter until it gets tamed.

 

[F.G. Ford]

To Cynthialee,
That is why we "Guy" shooters refer to our handguns as female :blah:
Fred

 

[Wes/Tex]

Geeze, guy...it's a wonder you lived long enough to be called "old" Ford! :shocked2: :wink:

 

[AZbpBurner]

I have never had a brand new revolver that didn't act up on me the first few cylinders.
Like it is an unruly and insubordinate critter until it gets tamed.

I did ... once ...

It was an on-sale with free shipping 5.5" Pietta 1858. The action was as smooth as a Swiss Watch.

To make up for it, they must'a pulled the grip wood offa the firewood pile. It looks fine now, after some fitting and proper stain & finish, but was poorly finished.

Every Pietta or Uberti since has had fine wood, but most need a little smoothing, fitting and polish on the internals.

 

[AZbpBurner]

Geeze, guy...it's a wonder you lived long enough to be called "old" Ford! :shocked2: :wink:

After a certain age, there's no specific vital body parts that can be kicked at or even clipped off of any consequence anymore, hence the "fearless" attitude :rotf: