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January 4, 2012
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I just bought a Dan Wesson revolver, Monson, with multiple barrels. It was from an estate sale and appears never to have been fired, not even a cylinder line. When trying to remove the 6" barrel I found the retaining nut solidly frozen. The multi-purpose wrench that came with it was not up to the job. I ordered one from EWK (it's in the mail) that may be more substantive and I have oiled the nut. Next stop a Kroil soaking. But will Kroil harm the finish on the shroud or cause other problems? Any suggestions?
Respectfully,
Jmarke
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December 5, 2008
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Kroil will not harm anything. There are many "'favorite" solutions to your problem. Others will chime in and you could search the forum and find more info.
You are on the right track. Also try some heat with a hairdryer after soaking for a day or two. Put the frame in a well-padded vise in order to work on the nut. It helps keep you from slipping and messing up the nut or the finish.
Good luck.
February 16, 2016
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jmarke said
Next stop a Kroil soaking. But will Kroil harm the finish on the shroud or cause other problems? Any suggestions?
That's the fix .. let it soak until the EWK wrench arrives.
January 4, 2012
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Thanks for the advice. Darn a nice piece, I'm sure they just assumed it could be removed. No gap to speak of between barrel and cylinder, but the movement of the cylinder is free and not binding.
February 16, 2016
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jmarke said
No gap to speak of between barrel and cylinder, but the movement of the cylinder is free and not binding.
If you can't see light, that situation may change when things get hot after a few rounds are expended.
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March 25, 2013
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Ditto what Stinger said about the cylinder expanding after a couple of cylinders worth of shots. It will happen. The nut may have been loctited . If you still have problems let us know and someone will fill you in on other methods.
February 21, 2011
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Once you get it off see if you can find some "Never Seeze", I have been using the "gold" colored for ever & have never have it let the nut/bolt bind up.
I had the same barrel on my 6" since I bought it & only take it off once a year. You can use it on the breech & the muzzle end.
You can probably scrounge a thumbnail-sized blob from someone you know & that's a lifetime supply.
Matthew Quigley on handguns:
“I said I never had much use for one. Never said
I didn't know how to use it.”
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