Model 60 Cylinder movement

[Copabeat]

A friend of mine gave me a model 60 SS revolver. It's a beautiful piece for sure. Problem seems to be that the cylinder stop moves almost freely to the right side. (with light thumb pressure) It seems to lock up just fine to left and indexes perfect.

I took her apart cleaned her and replaced the cylinder stop spring, assuming perhaps it was just weak. The stop fits all the stops very well. I even raised the stop just a little to see if that would help; it didn't.

I have to admit most of my experience is with semi-autos. I am looking for some revolver smith's help.

Anyone have any further suggestions? Should I just leave it be since the gun shoots fine too? Any advise would be much appreciated, Thanks!

 

[armorer951]

If I'm understanding you correctly ......As long as it carrys up properly and the cylinder doesn't slip off the stop when checked when the gun is in battery(cocked) it should be fine. Excessive side to side movement of the cyl is a problem as it can affect how the cyl lines up with the barrel. The stop slot in the frame, and the stop itself can be damaged by improper (too forceful) closing of the cylinder. I'm not sure of a remedy if the stop slot in the frame has been peened open by wear and tear or abuse. If the stop is slipping out of the cylinder slot, you will probably need to install a new stop. If you look at the top of the stop with a magnifyer, it may have a worn "flat" spot on it, which allows it to slip out of the slot when side to side force is applied. A worn stop is pretty easy to replace with a new one.

 

[Copabeat]

Thanks Armorer951
The cylinder does stay locked when cocked. There is not perceptible side to side movement. It only moves off the cylinder stop when the hammer is at rest (lowered)
I'm going to order a new stop and springs anyway. This gun has been locked away for a long time and needs a little TLC.
Again, Thank you so much!

 

[armorer951]

If the cyl moves off the stop when the hammer is at rest then the tongue of the tigger is probably pulling it down slightly. There should be a little gauge between the bevel of the stop and the tongue when the action is at rest. (uncocked) You might check the rebount spring. If the rebound spring has been altered, it may not be pushing the trigger back into it's proper position at the end of the cycle of the action.