Remington Army percussion replica

[Fortysix]

I recently acquired an old Remington Army replica. While cleaning it up, I discovered that at half cock, the bolt engages the cylinder instead of allowing it to turn freely. Is this typical of old Remington clones? Or has somebody been fooling with its innards?

 

[wogpotter]

No 1/2 cock should have the cylinder free spinning.

 

[g.willikers]

The dualist explains the operation of the Remington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=761LH1DhWGU

 

[Series70]

Fortysix, I'd suggest posting this in the black-powder section to attract more attention to your problem.

There are several members who post there regularly that are profoundly knowledgeable about C&B firearms, and would love to give you good advice.

 

[Bob Wright]

Let me ask you this: Did you draw the hammer back from the fired position? If the hammer is drawn back too far, the bolt will lock. Or if the hammer is lowered from the cocked position, the bolt will remain locked.
If you drw the hammer back slowly until you are at the loading notch, or half cock, the cylinder should be free to rotate.

As you draw the hammer back, the bolt releases to allow cylinder rotation, then past a certain point, will lock.

Bob Wright