Cylinder Rod

[jimmyj]

With a cylinder rod which way would the cylinder turn for disassembly ?

 

[oldcrotchety]

I just worked on a pre-10 made in 1946 that had right hand threads. In the early 60’s ejector rods were changed to left hand threads.

 

[N7BLW]

Left-hand threads

All of the left-handed ejector rods I've seen have a single groove behind the rod end knurling.

 

[Alk8944]

If there is a smooth groove behind the knurling on the extractor rod then the threads are left-hand and the rod needs to be turned clockwise to remove. If there is no groove then the extractor rod threads are right-hand and are loosened counter-clockwise, just like any normal screw.

If you don't know, clockwise means turned to the right, counter-clockwise to the left. If you are one of those people who doesn't know your left hand from your right then I can't help you.

 

[walter o]

Jimmie,what is the maker of the gun ? A S&W or your new dan wesson?

 

[stansdds]

Yes, more information required as to what revolver it is.