ASM Walker question

[torpedo]

I have owned this Walker since 1977, have fired it many many times thru the years. However now when I **** it a tad to fast the cylinder travels past the stop. Would a new bolt spring fix it or is there a way to strengthen my current spring?

 

[flinter1977]

I would first tear it down and give it a good cleaning. Post pictures of the hand and bolt.

 

[45D]

Probably a weak or cracked hand spring or bolt spring. Throw-by (cyl over rotation) is a sign of those two possibilities.

Mike

 

[torpedo]

Thanks fellas, but I do tear it all the way down every time I shoot it. I am a bit OCD about cleaning my guns, can't imagine not doing it. The spring appears fine but I thinking it may have weakened over the years.

 

[Phfinneuss]

I have all the old Colts and have been 'using' them since the 80s.

I have had this occurence you describe. Here s what I ve had,- bolt/trigger spring screw loose, Bolt trigger spring too much 'push' on the bolt requiring a thin spacer between screw and spring, Dirt/oil accumulated on the various contact points of the lockwork basically causing 'out of timing'.

 

[torpedo]

Not sure who directed me to VTI Gun Parts but a big thanks to him. I ordered and received a new bolt spring in 3 days! And I live in Nevada. It fixed the problem!

 

[Phfinneuss]

They re good. I needed wedges for my Walkers. The Uberti ones don t fit. VTI had Authentic Walker wedges. W h e w !

Saved me.

 

[45D]

They re good. I needed wedges for my Walkers. The Uberti ones don t fit. VTI had Authentic Walker wedges. W h e w !

Saved me.

Have you fixed the short arbor in your open tops? That's why wedges get chewed up. Fix the arbor / keep the wedge.

Mike