Hello,
Today I got out my S&W Model 25-7 revolver in .45 Colt. I have had it for many years but have never fired it. I was wiping it off and dry firing it and when I went to put it away I noticed that the cylinder will not rotate any longer when the hammer is cocked? When the cylinder is closed it is locked in place by the bolt as usual. When I open it the cylinder spins freely. However it will not rotate when the hammer is cocked either single action or double action? I suspect the cylinder hand or hand spring? The hand looks normal in its frame opening and moves up and down when the hammer is cocked with the cylinder open. How can I determine what the problem is.? The hand tip looks normal.
Thanks
Today I got out my S&W Model 25-7 revolver in .45 Colt. I have had it for many years but have never fired it. I was wiping it off and dry firing it and when I went to put it away I noticed that the cylinder will not rotate any longer when the hammer is cocked? When the cylinder is closed it is locked in place by the bolt as usual. When I open it the cylinder spins freely. However it will not rotate when the hammer is cocked either single action or double action? I suspect the cylinder hand or hand spring? The hand looks normal in its frame opening and moves up and down when the hammer is cocked with the cylinder open. How can I determine what the problem is.? The hand tip looks normal.
Thanks