Register
Log In
Home
March 16, 2013
Offline
Hello all. I recently purchased a Dan Wesson 8" 44 mag revolver (I believe it is a large frame) at an auction. The gun is in great shape, but the hammer won't stay back. Everything works fine when I simply squeeze the trigger, but when I pull the hammer it won't lock into place. Could it be that the trigger-stop screw is too far out? Or is this pistol made that way, and I'm just an idiot? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
February 26, 2012
Offline
Back the grip screw out a quarter turn at a time till the hammer catches the full cock notch. Then go an 1/8 turn more. If the grip screw is too far in it will interfere with the main spring strut not allowing the hammer to come all the way back for single action but double action works fine.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.
March 16, 2013
Offline
Thanks for the info. The grip screw on this handle goes in through the bottom. I removed the screw and grip, and the hammer still would not lock in.
Supporter
Moderators
Dans Club
February 22, 2009
Offline
Sounds like a job for the home tinkerer! Take it apart, clean it, and reassembe. Sounds like an internal spring or other issue. This is the best how-to thread on the internet: https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/large-frame-disassembly-tutorial-pics/
And, as always, you have a ton of folks ready to help you out!
Regards,
Ron
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
1 Guest(s)
