This guy is a bit of a clutz but has the sequence right. I think it would be best to have a good idea of the problem prior to ordering parts. Also someone, less than talented, may have tried to reshape the bolt head sometime in the past. While I agree with 45Dragoon that it likely is a bolt/trigger spring problem it could also be a slight peening of the cylinder notches. If you feel a firm spring resistance from the start you do not have a spring problem. If there is free movement before feeling spring resistance or you feel very weak spring resistance from the start you have a spring problem. Just remove the cylinder and with the hammer down hold the gun with the trigger guard up.
Do you know how to overcome that problem without twisting off a screw head?Īlso it is easy enough to check if this is a bolt/trigger spring issue without taking the gun apart. This is particularly true since this is an older firearm with a good possibility that one or more screws may be frozen in place. It is not a complex chore although if you have never done it before it will be far from a breeze. Since you seem fixed on doing it yourself you might want to consider reading a couple of articles on dis-assembly of a Colt SAA and watch a youtube video or two. I have a set of straight sided bits I'll be sure to use if I decide to do it myself. The screws are already a little buggered so if you decide to do it yourself you need to use straight side hollow ground screwdrivers instead of ordinary screwdrivers. Springs obviously get worn out with repeated use, compression and tension. even if the bolt is well over 100 years old. What would be the correct name of this spring? I'm also thinking a spring is more likely the problem. What you have described sounds like a spring prob. I'm thinking if it's a spring, you can replace it yourself. Only issue there is finding a qualified gun smith where I live. With all due respect a 1st gen Colt SAA has some significant collector's value and from your first post it appears like you may not have the familiarity or skill to asses the problem correctly and correct it.įamiliarity, definitely not. What would be best is to invest in a gunsmith's services. Most certainly, while not a hoarder, I'd be sure to keep it.
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