Cylinder Bolt fit

[hmeier4799]

Regarding my Pietta 1858 Remington revolver;
The two extensions on the cylinder bolt fit quite loosely in the frame. Should not this be a snug fit in order to assure contact with the lug on the hammer? Can they be spread slightly apart with out breaking?

 

[napolean]

The bolt on mine is a solid block and has almost no play in the frame. My old "58" is the Armi San Paolo made replica. It has been shot a lot in the last 3 decade's. Is there much play in the cylinder when the gun is in full cock? Does the bolt fit the recesses in the cylinder OK?
Jon

 

[hmeier4799]

For clarification, I was referring to the two arms on end of the cylinder bolt. These are thin and fit between the hammer and frame.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Regarding my Pietta 1858 Remington revolver;
The two extensions on the cylinder bolt fit quite loosely in the frame. Should not this be a snug fit in order to assure contact with the lug on the hammer? Can they be spread slightly apart with out breaking?

If you spread the bolt legs it well change the bolt timing. The legs ride over the cam button on the hammer.

 

[napolean]

You will have to take madcratebuilber's word on this one. I have not had mine dissassembled that far. never had the need to do more than remove the cylinder and grips to flush the action.
Jon

 

[Zonie]

Regarding my Pietta 1858 Remington revolver;
The two extensions on the cylinder bolt fit quite loosely in the frame. Should not this be a snug fit in order to assure contact with the lug on the hammer? Can they be spread slightly apart with out breaking?

The cylinder bolt is hardened steel.
Any attempt to spread the two extensions will break it.

As for the need for it to fit snugly into the slot in the bottom of the frame, it would be nice if it did but any misalignment of the chamber caused by a little looseness of the bolt will be compensated for by the forcing cone at the rear of the barrel.

IMO, if you are using this Remington for competitive shooting perhaps it would be worth worrying about but, if you are using your gun for fun shooting, don't worry about it.