Not sure if this should go in Cowboy Guns or Gunsmithing.
My Uberti 1873 lever gun's Firing Pin extension is binding...it's supposed to snap back after firing, but when I push it in all the way it sticks. When I start to open the lever it then snaps back. I've seen videos where most guns you can push the pin in and it immediately snaps back when you quit pushing.
I've experienced several FTF from light hammer strikes, and I think the firing pin binding may be a contributing factor. (Though I also suspect hard CCI primers and weak tension on the hammer spring are also probable causes.)
How can this be fixed? Any suggestions or links to videos showing the fix would be greatly appreciated.
My Uberti 1873 lever gun's Firing Pin extension is binding...it's supposed to snap back after firing, but when I push it in all the way it sticks. When I start to open the lever it then snaps back. I've seen videos where most guns you can push the pin in and it immediately snaps back when you quit pushing.
I've experienced several FTF from light hammer strikes, and I think the firing pin binding may be a contributing factor. (Though I also suspect hard CCI primers and weak tension on the hammer spring are also probable causes.)
How can this be fixed? Any suggestions or links to videos showing the fix would be greatly appreciated.