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February 16, 2009
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Hello,
I have not fired my Steel Dan Wesson Revolver in 10 years. I am taking NC's CCW classes and went to make sure everything is in order.
I gave the gun a through cleaning and oil and had a bit of problems with the cylindar being 'stiff'. So stiff infact that the trigger didn't work.
I went back and cleaned again, including under the cover where the working are located. Everything seems in order so I poured large quantities of solvent through the cylindar and case ejector, wrapped the cleaning rod with cleaning squares and worked the cylendar until it was loose. Its working much better but still very stiff does anyone have an suggestions?
Also, is it possible to get the barrel tool. Mine disentegrated when I pulled it out of the case.
Thanks and thank you for providing the forum!
G
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February 9, 2009
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You can find used barrell tools on ebay and the gun auctions from time to time. You can also purchase new ones from CZ-USA. Can and ask for Priscilla in parts the phone number is on the contact us drop down on CZ's website. Glad to have you aboard and that you are getting your DW backout.
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December 17, 2008
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Gary, welcome to the forum, great to have you and that fine vintage steel DW on board.
What model / caliber is it?
I have a spare .44mag tool I'll sell.
Suggestions for the binding.:
1) Confirm barrel gap is correct (of course, you'll need the barrel tool to adjust it).
2) Dismantle the crane from the frame, remove cylinder, ejector, etc & clean the heck out of it. Specifically put a nice polish on the crane bearing surfaces where the cylinder rides. Lightly oil. Check for a nice easy spin. --->this area frequently gets gunked up with fouling and can severely inhibit the the cylinder from turning, which gives the symptoms you're describing.
-Dusty
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January 24, 2009
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Welcome aboard!
Which flavor of DW do you own?
The cylinder on my .357 was VERY stiff when I first got it. It would almost imprint the serrations on the hammer in my thumb, when I'd pull the hammer back.
I pulled it apart & cleaned it, in the steps that Dusty wrote. It's amazing how different the gun will act when it's cleaned & lubed. I can now give my cylinder a good zing & it will remain spinning at a constant 2,000 rpm for six minutes!
Just kidding, but it does spin nicely.
LOL!!
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