Posted: 10/3/2011 5:29:06 AM EDT
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I have plenty of experience working on building AR's, AK's, 1911's, shotguns etc. I have never worked on a revolver.
I got a model 19 from my Dad. It has always worked fine. It was stored at my brother-in-law's for three months. I don't think he did anything to it and I don't think he even opened the case. It is loaded. The cylinder won't open. The hammer will function and the trigger works. The cylinder will rotate. It would probably fire. How do I fix this? |
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I have a model 19 and never had that issue...why not go to the range and fire them off....double check and then double check again that ALL the rounds went off before you mess with it... That may be what I end up doing. I thought about that. Shooting a gun that's not in proper working order isn't my first choice.... This is ARF. I'm sure some wheel gun guy will be along with sound advice soon. |
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I wish I had better advice for you...I just figured working on a loaded wheelgun was NOT a good option! I know. I'm not happy about working on a loaded gun either. I was very careful and kept my fingers clear and always pointed in a safe direction. I can't believe it broke. The damn thing has been rock solid for decades. I may take it to someone if I don't get some solid help here. |
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With the S&W revolvers the ejector rod can loosen up and when it unscrews the cylinder latch will no longer release.
If you try to snap the cylinder release in a rapid quick motion sometimes you get a little extra movement and it will release. Another method is to take a tiny screwdriver and try to work it in at the end of the ejector rod to get the cylinder to release. If unfamiliar with revolvers try to borrow a unloaded working one to get an idea of how the ejector rod and cylinder release are supposed to work Preferred method in your case would be to take the gun to a range and fire all the rounds before you start messing with it. After you get the revolver to open screw the ejector finger tight and you will be back in business . Some folks like to dissemble and use a drop of thread locker |
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With the S&W revolvers the ejector rod can loosen up and when it unscrews the cylinder latch will no longer release. If you try to snap the cylinder release in a rapid quick motion sometimes you get a little extra movement and it will release. Another method is to take a tiny screwdriver and try to work it in at the end of the ejector rod to get the cylinder to release. If unfamiliar with revolvers try to borrow a unloaded working one to get an idea of how the ejector rod and cylinder release are supposed to work Preferred method in your case would be to take the gun to a range and fire all the rounds before you start messing with it. After you get the revolver to open screw the ejector finger tight and you will be back in business . Some folks like to dissemble and use a drop of thread locker Thanks. Sounds like a plan. |
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I agree this sounds like the ejector rod is loose and has backed out. To get it open, take a small piece of thin card stock...a business card or maybe a small strip of that cardboard that used to come with a dress shirt, etc. and slide it underneath the cylinder between it and the frame. Next, slide it back until you have depressed the cylinder stop. The cylinder will now turn. Hold the end of the ejector rod with a finger as best you can (to keep it from moving) and turn the cylinder until the rod tightens back up enough to open the cylinder.
Once open, unload it and place an enpty case in every other charge hole. Use something like an old belt for padding (cloth won't work...leather is best) and carefully tighten the rod a bit more with some pliars. |