New guy here. I just acquired a 32sw single action revolver. Trying to disassemble to clean and lube where necessary. I thought the extractor cam would either just fall out or just need a gentle tug to remove. Mine does not want to come out, what am I missing. Thanks Tom
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S&W 1 1/2 single action revolver help
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cgt4570
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Either yours has seen very little use, or it's gummed up. Soak it with some Kroil or similar quality oil. It should come out easily. They're similar to extractors like the other .32, .38 and .44 top breaks after the 'Russian' rack and pinion design.
mmaher94087
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The 1 1/2, .32 CF, Single Action extractor cam is a very close fit between the barrel hinge (joint pivot) "ears". With the cylinder removed, a thin bladed screwdriver can be inserted down the "quill" (cylinder post) and pressure applied to the cam. If that fails, grasp the barrel and whack the barrel next to the hinge ears on a block of wood and let inertia move the cam. The cam, cam stop and possibly the micro size spring may fall out, so I hope you are aware of the reassembly of these parts. Otherwise, I recommend the soak method above that Chris said.
cgt4570
SWCA Member
To remove the cylinder, you simply hold up on the barrel latch, and unscrew it. Pull up slightly, and turn counterclockwise. The ejector cam has no attachment to the cylinder.
mmaher94087
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"...but don't see how to remove the cylinder with the cam in place." Break open the barrel as though loading it. Open it partially so that the extractor is about halfway up. Lift the barrel catch and hold it up while turning the cylinder counterclockwise until it is loose and can be removed. Hold the barrel/cylinder catch up at all times otherwise the cylinder will be grossly scratched. There is a pointed nib under the barrel catch that holds the cylinder in place when the gun is open for loading or unloading.
To reassemble, tilt the barrel open all the way. Hold the barrel/cylinder catch up while placing the cylinder on the quill (post). Turn the cylinder clockwise until it is seated and spins freely.
Holding the barrel/cylinder catch up when removing or replacing the cylinder is very important.
To reassemble, tilt the barrel open all the way. Hold the barrel/cylinder catch up while placing the cylinder on the quill (post). Turn the cylinder clockwise until it is seated and spins freely.
Holding the barrel/cylinder catch up when removing or replacing the cylinder is very important.
