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March 8, 2011
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Actually, two hairs. The .002" cylinder end-shake has gotta go. I examined the disassembly sticky, but I was unsure as to just how much I had to pull out in order to remove the cylinder. I figure a .002 setback is required, as I notice that the drag line on the cylinder in offset by that much as well. Still, I don't know if any endshake washers are available. Just finished cleaning the 10" beast for the upcoming shooting season...what with no .22LR ammo around, this may be my woods gun more often.
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January 24, 2009
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Oooh, that's purty!
Love the alternate colored trigger & hammer, too.
The trigger group has to come out to remove the cylinder crane (and the cylinder from the crane). Regarding the slight end shake, there are shims available, but with your end shake being so slight, I wouldn't worry about it if it was my gun.
March 8, 2011
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Thanks for the compliment and info, Charger Fan. I take your point about such a small gap. Still, that back/forth "click" annoys the dickens out of me. Interestingly, when I bought the gun directly from the DW factory, the Gunbroker picture showed my gun with an unfluted cylinder. So a swap occurred prior to shipping. No matter... love at first sight upon opening the box at the gunshop.
March 20, 2013
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Medicine Bow that is a sweet looking .445 SuperMag! You are a better man than I though, I think I would have gotten all pouted up about that cylinder discrepancy. Anyways, I hope you get the end-shake resolved. Have a great weekend!
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October 26, 2008
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Are you sure it's cylinder endshake and not crane endshake? In my experience DW's develop crane endshake (S&W guys would call it yoke) way before cylinder, I've seen exactly one with cylinder endshake and that had a ton of rounds through it.
To check push the front of the crane back and hold it there with good pressure and see if your endshake is gone, more than likely it is. If so replace the crane lock (needs to be fitted) and when you put it back together put a little dab of grease where it pivots. It is a high wear area I would probably say that .002 is fine but you can always call DW and get the factory specs for crane endshake and cylinder endshake. Very nice looking gun though, hope this helps.
May 3, 2011
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Great looking 7445. Thats some serious SS there.
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December 4, 2011
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Is that a CZ era gun?
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March 8, 2011
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Superdan, you have hit the nail on the head! Performing the exercise you describe, the result is a nice, snug cylinder fit. It may take me a bit of time to work up the gumption to pull the gun apart; as a gunsmith, I'm a pretty fair carpenter. Perhaps another oddity with this gun is that it is a first issue, but the designation appears only on the grip frame (actually under the grip). I recollect seeing the "laurel wreath" on barrel shrouds.
My gun is a pre-CZ product. I recollect having some very pleasant email exchanges with Bob Serva, on matters well removed from firearms. A true gentleman.
Obliged to all for the insights and comments!
MB
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December 4, 2011
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That's interesting, a First Issue with no markings on the frame except under the grips and not on the barrel. Also that RV serial number looks like it should be a CZ gun. Your serial number is the highest First Issue I've seen. That is a very nice gun, a keeper for sure.
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March 20, 2013
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Medicine Bow or superdan, would you post a picture of how you are checking for crane endshake. I am trying to envision it as described but can't quite figure out exactly how you are pushing the front of the crane back. It is probably obvious but I need all the help I can get lol.
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March 8, 2011
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What I did, if I understood correctly, was to grasp the frame with my fingers, and apply opposing force along the axis of the crane (that is, toward the rear of the gun) with my thumb. I pressed pretty hard. In my case, the entire crane assembly, along with the cylinder, of course, moved backward about .002". No free lunch for me, as I have that .002 offset between the crane front, and the front of the frame.
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