Hello, I purchased a Webley Mk iv from the late 60's and have noticed some problems.
First off it was extremely inaccurate sometimes shooting high/low/left/right a matter of a few feet.
I also noticed what I think are some small lead shavings in the barrel I am shooting LRN Ammo.
I looked at the primers and noticed that the firing pin was not hitting them in the center.
I have taken it to a gunsmith who insisted nothing was wrong. But I can see that when the hammer is back, the cylinder in not completely in line with the barrel. There is little to no play in the cylinder, so the point at which the cylinder is locking is off.
I am thinking of buying another cylinder, barrel, or trigger for the revolver hopping that if I swap out the parts I can get it to work properly. Is this a good idea?
Also my revolver has a 4" barrel, I am seeing 5" barrel for sale, is there any harm in using a longer barrel?
Thanks!
First off it was extremely inaccurate sometimes shooting high/low/left/right a matter of a few feet.
I also noticed what I think are some small lead shavings in the barrel I am shooting LRN Ammo.
I looked at the primers and noticed that the firing pin was not hitting them in the center.
I have taken it to a gunsmith who insisted nothing was wrong. But I can see that when the hammer is back, the cylinder in not completely in line with the barrel. There is little to no play in the cylinder, so the point at which the cylinder is locking is off.
I am thinking of buying another cylinder, barrel, or trigger for the revolver hopping that if I swap out the parts I can get it to work properly. Is this a good idea?
Also my revolver has a 4" barrel, I am seeing 5" barrel for sale, is there any harm in using a longer barrel?
Thanks!