Colt 1877 DA works but SA does not

[flanman]

I have taken apart the action (I know that may unto itself be the kiss of death for this revolver) as it seems to me that usually the SA worked but the DA is what broke when these guns were in common use. Below are pics of what appear to me to be a bubba induced disfunction. Any thoughts on if these changes are the problem and what can be done to resolve the problem? I am not likely to shoot this revolver or if I do it would be very infrequently.

the knub on the trigger appears to be filed down




the tip of this peice where it contacts the above trigger knub appears to be intentionally bent




The ridges on the hammer appear to be filed down




thanx in advance for your help

flanman

[Slowhand]

Taking them apart and reassembling them just adds to the wear and tear. Something best kept to a minimum. I acquired a 1877 Colt Thunderer 41 Cal earlier this year. The "Gunsmith's Friend" is loads of "fun". No doubt you're familiar with their well earned infamous reputation. I found a local gunsmith who took some of the parts I had on hand and got both single and double action working again (The usual 40/40 Warranty... 40 feet or 40 seconds, which ever comes first.)

I can provide you with a list of part suppliers and other technical information if you like to send me a pm or just check out some of the previous postings on this forum. There is of course no telling what bubba(s) could have done to the thing over the last 134 years. If they were filing on the parts to "fit" them in as shown on the cylinder stop, that is of course normal. Changing the notches on the hammer could have been an attempt to compensate for a worn sear, which would make SA a long gone memory or Bubba could have intentionally done away with it.

Good luck with the iron jig saw puzzle. Mine is now a safe queen who I would not consider firing under any circumstances.

[flanman]

thank you for the reply. I have not yet attempted to solve this iron jigsaw puzzle as I was waiting to see if any of the pieces needed to be changed. I will PM to see who you rec for parts replacement as I would like to reassemble it and having a functioning firearm- no intent to shoot just want to claim that I got it working agian.

flanman