New (to me) revolver hang-up and simple fix

[MarkL_01]

This may not be the correct forum, but the revolver fits here, anyway. Just an FYI post.

I was shooting a (circa) 1968 model 10 and after a while, I could not cock the hammer or pull the trigger. The thumbpiece did not return from fully forward. I could slide it back and cock the hammer.

The problem was that the front-most screw on the sideplate had backed out a little. After tightening it, all was well.

Took me a little while to notice it, so I thought I'd share.

Mark

 

[Rich Richardson]

Odd things happen on my 629 when the sideplate screws get loose.

 

[Shooter-2]

This kind of stuff is why I love this forum. Members helping others just like the good ole days. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[JP@AK]

The problem was that the front-most screw on the sideplate had backed out a little. After tightening it, all was well.

Mark
Just in case you don't know it, the tip of that screw engages a groove in the yoke and holds the cylinder in place. If it gets loose, the yoke and therefore the cylinder can slip out of place. That's why the screw has to be tight. Moreover, that screw is not interchangeable with any of the other sideplate screws.