SA function in 1877 Lightening

[flanman]

What parts hold the hammer in each position when using single action for this revolver? I have disassembled, cleaned and reassembled but find that I cannot get the hammer to hold in place at any of the positions. Obviously something needs to be replaced but I am not sure what.

thanx in advance

flanman

[jcmh1]

You are braver than I to disassemble an 1877. When ever I have a problem with an 1877 I send them to Paul Persinger for repair. His charges have usually been between $50.00 to 100.00.

Jim

[flanman]

thank you jcmh1 do you have a website name or other contact info?

flanman

[jcmh1]

Sorry I had meant to put in his phone number, Paul Persinger 915 821 7541.

Jim

[bmcgilvray]

Hi Flanman;

Did it hold before you detail stripped the revolver?

Let us here from you when you get it going.

I always really liked those Model 1877 Colts but have never owned one. I keep remembering several that were in a case in a pawn shop in Fort Worth when I was young. They were priced at $75 and had varying degrees of remaining finish, none just really pristine. I always intended to go back in there and pick one up but never got "a round tuit." The place also had some fairly ratty old New Service revolvers, including one in .44-40 that I had an eye on. It was also $75 and was missing an ejector rod head.

The only oldies I took out of the place was a Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector .32-20, again $75 with genuine flaking nickel finish and my old Colt 1911 that I still have. I think it was tagged at $165 but I got it for $145.

Gun buying even at those long ago prices was tough when a fellow only made $365 per month working as a bank teller.

[flanman]

bmcgilvray in short the SA mode did not work and the DA worked on occasion. I have found that the hammer has been filed down likely to stop the SA from working or in an attempt to allow for improved quickdraw shooting. The other oddity was that the cylinder stop was filed down at the end that contacts the trigger. At first I thought the sear had worn but that seems to be OK. For now she is a safe queen- looks good but needs action work. Likely will keep her as is but some day...

flanman

[Calibre 38]

flanman; If you look-up some of the past treads on the Colt Lightning you should find them very helpfull. Some detailed pictures and schematics were included..Sounds although you need some usable replacement parts to start with...Jim