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Originally Posted by mmaher94087
I'll venture the guess that, when the revolver was fired, the top latch was not closed securely . . .
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That could very well be, but I forgot to release the thumb latch on my first 38 Perfected. I was used to shooting top-breaks and with one lapse of memory, flipped open the top latch and pushing down on the 6" barrel with no results, so I pushed harder a couple of times before I remembered the thumb release. The gun did not close as well after and the thumb latch was not pushed back by the center pin. I was able to put similar upward pressure on the cylinder and the quill realigned without damage . . . but it could have been worse.
I think either case could have caused damage, but am getting some great suggestions on repair on the Gunsmithing section.