K Frame .22 Disassembly

[kbm6893]

I've detail stripped J/K/L/and N frames. Is the procedure the same for the .22 K frame? The firing pin isn't on the hammer. I just bought a very nice one and I'll have it next week. The cylinder does stick opening. I figure either gunk under the ejector star, a loose ejector rod, or maybe just some gunk somewhere in the frame near the cylinder release. Looking forward to getting it and shooting it!

 

[usedkid]

Yes, the procedure is the same...

 

[kbm6893]

Yes, the procedure is the same...

Thanks. Where is the firing pin? Is it on the frame? Does that come out? Does it need to?

 

[snw19_357]

Where is the firing pin? Is it on the frame?

Yes

Does that come out?

Yes

Does it need to?

Probably not if it's just your cylinder sticking.

 

[Fullmetaljacket]

I would not mess with firing pin removal unless there is obvious damage. Start with a detail cleaning before moving on more difficult stuff. Get the dried, sticky crud out and chances are you're back in business.

 

[kbm6893]

Yes

Yes

Probably not if it's just your cylinder sticking.

Thanks. I'm not looking to take it out. It's a 60 year old gun and I take the sideplate off every used revolver I buy. Seen some nasty stuff in there. I always fully disassemble the gun and put the parts in automatic transmission fluid for a day or two. If the firing pin stays in when I take the rest of the gun apart I'll just leave it in there.

I always use snap caps when I unscrew the ejector rod. Don’t have any in.22. Will drywall anchors be ok or would spent .22 brass be better?

 

[H Richard]

I always keep a handfull of spent .22 brass around for such uses.

 

[kbm6893]

I always keep a handfull of spent .22 brass around for such uses.

If I don’t have .22 brass I could use live rounds, right? The cylinder is off and no chance of firing them. Just need the brass.

 

[Imissedagain]

If I don’t have .22 brass I could use live rounds, right? The cylinder is off and no chance of firing them. Just need the brass.

Only if your Department will lend you the
Bomb Squad suit.

The book below and forum members helped get the old 63-3 closer to usable. Had to fit a 32/22 yoke/crane and soon I'll put it back together. No 63-3 part was available.
Gun had lotsa caked up powder/oil as it might have never been cleaned.
The firing pin and spring needed replacement.

Will be given to the grandkids, when they're ready,
for Rocky Mountain use along with a 9422.

 

[alwslate]

If I don’t have .22 brass I could use live rounds, right? The cylinder is off and no chance of firing them. Just need the brass.

I would certainly hope so. Don't have steel fingers and thumbs do you?

 

[paladin42]

sticking cylinder

I've found that on several occasions the cylinder would stick because the ejector rod had become partly unscrewed. I bought a tool to tighten the rod. I don't recommend using pliers - don't ask me how I know.

 

[kbm6893]

Got the gun and tore it down. Pretty clean on inside. Ejector rod wasn’t loose before I tore it down and it still isn’t loose. I posted pics in the 1896-1961 section since the gun shipped in 1959.

Cylinder still a bit weird. It opens easily if I only press the cylinder releases out halfway forward. Front sight has been painted red but I’ll keep it that way. Barrel wasnt too dirty but cylinder was. Tore it apart and cleaned it inside and out

 

[chief38]

Got the gun and tore it down. Pretty clean on inside. Ejector rod wasn’t loose before I tore it down and it still isn’t loose. I posted pics in the 1896-1961 section since the gun shipped in 1959.

Cylinder still a bit weird. It opens easily if I only press the cylinder releases out halfway forward. Front sight has been painted red but I’ll keep it that way. Barrel wasnt too dirty but cylinder was. Tore it apart and cleaned it inside and out

That means something isn't fit right. The full push of the Cylinder Release should bring the ER to it's full position for opening, so if only half way does it, I'd think something is too long and not fit correctly. Could also be front latch under barrel isn't cut correctly or has a bur, or something.

 

[kbm6893]

That means something isn't fit right. The full push of the Cylinder Release should bring the ER to it's full position for opening, so if only half way does it, I'd think something is too long and not fit correctly. Could also be front latch under barrel isn't cut correctly or has a bur, or something.

Taking the bolt out was a bit temperamental. I wonder if it’s lot for a later gun or a different gun. I’m talking about the long piece that the cylinder release piece gets screwed into.

Where would I even find one for such an old gun?