10-5 carry up

[Tilton Hilton]

Hi,
I have come across a like new 4" tapered barrel, all original with box tools and papers. Its a 69-70. No bluing wear, no cylinder ring, unmarked recoil shield,great case colors and like new magnas.
It doesn't carry up on 2 cylinders(next to each other) when cocked normally. I think thats the right term. When the hammer is cocked and trigger pulled, while holding the trigger back I used a range rod and on the 2 cylinders the rod would not slide through the cylinder to the recoil shield.

No noticable cylinder wobble and ejector rod appears tight.
I dought that even a box of ammo has been fired through it. I don't own this but it is available from an estate which a friend is handling. He priced it fairly at $300 OTD but was not aware of the carry up issue.
If it was shot in 1969-1970 and not since could this be a result of hardened oil/lube?

What are the other most likely causes? Thanks for any suggestions.

Jim

PS. I did a search and couldn't find any posts discussing the same problem.

 

[albanian]

I am dealing with slow timing on my 19-3. Mine is worn and I can see it. From what you describe, it hasn't seen nearly enough use to be worn out.

Two things come to mind. One is that it left the factory like this. It is possible but not as likely as what you already said.

It sounds like a good cleaning might be the fix but it is hard to say without seeing it.

I don't think $300 is a jump on it price so unless you can verify that it just needs to be cleaned, I would pass on that one.

 

[Tilton Hilton]

Thanks albanian,
I going to take a closer look at the hand and rachet tommorrow, just to see if a overlooked something earlier.
I too think it may have left the factory with this condition.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, Jim

 

[poe]

In my youth (1964) I purchased a brand new model 10 two inch nickel. Got it home and it was out of time on all six.

 

[Tilton Hilton]

Thanks.
I passed on it. I have Model 10's and M&P's that are just fine. And have enough other projects.

Thanks again, Jim