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Old 08-03-2013, 11:09 AM
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Smith model 64.
Double action is fine.
During single action there is a heavy drap
while cocking with one cylinder.

Cause ?
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Long ratchet, barrel/cyl gap too tight, cylinder misaligned to name a few
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Smith model 64.
During single action there is a heavy drap
while cocking with one cylinder.
Keep your gun away from the drapes. I expect you mean one "chamber" of the cylinder.
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