Hey Guys!
I have a question about an old Uberti 1866 .38spc carbine (from the 70's or 80's I'd guess). When I shoot it the hammer goes into half-cock, even with very mild loads.
I disassembled the rifle and it seems to lock up fine and I cant see anything wrong with it. Brass also looks perfectly fine after firing and extraction is easy. No other problems whatsoever.
Could it be that the firing pin extensions gets so much momentum it half cocks the hammer? I compared it to a factory new 1866 and the hammer spring of the new gun was significantly stronger.
Any ideas? Is there a serious safety issue I am not aware of?
I have a question about an old Uberti 1866 .38spc carbine (from the 70's or 80's I'd guess). When I shoot it the hammer goes into half-cock, even with very mild loads.
I disassembled the rifle and it seems to lock up fine and I cant see anything wrong with it. Brass also looks perfectly fine after firing and extraction is easy. No other problems whatsoever.
Could it be that the firing pin extensions gets so much momentum it half cocks the hammer? I compared it to a factory new 1866 and the hammer spring of the new gun was significantly stronger.
Any ideas? Is there a serious safety issue I am not aware of?