It's real simple Take out the screw on the right side that holds the cylinder crane in place. It is the largest screw on the right side. It has a little spring and detent so be careful not to loose either when you take it out. After that, just slide the crane/cylinder out. Now you can push the ejector rod in and out and put some breakfree on it and let it work down into it tipping the assembly u and down. Also right where the bushing goes into the cylinder, there is the smallest (very small) gap between the cylinder and the bushing. I spray break free down around the cirfumference of that tiny gap Lubing like that I have never had to take the whole rod assembly apart. That always loosens everything thing up real well.Of course make sure you use gunsmith screwdrivers so you don't gouge the screw slot edges.
Sluggish cylinder spin on python
Far be it from me to have any ideas about taking my python apart, but I am wondering if the cylinder and crane assembly comes off anything like a S & W. My gun has been checked out by the factory a couple of years ago. Haven't shot it hardly at all since. The cylinder seems to be kind of stiff, like it has some old lubricant trapped up in the cylinder. I'm wondering if I can get the cylinder off and clean / lubricate. I can take apart other guns, but have never touched this one. Any help appreciated.
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Also, understand that Colt cylinders don't spin as freely as S&W and the later Colt's like the Mark III and later.
Most Python cylinders will only make a couple of revolutions if given a good spin and normally seem sluggish.
This seeming sluggish cylinder rotation is due to the design of the cylinder assembly.
Most Python cylinders will only make a couple of revolutions if given a good spin and normally seem sluggish.
This seeming sluggish cylinder rotation is due to the design of the cylinder assembly.
Yup, my three five seven does the same thing. I have taken it apart and cleaned it, but it is still a little sluggish, or at least compared to the S&W's.
*After 35 years of playing with guns, I can't believe this ol'dog can still learn things lol. Thanks, once again, to dfariswheel!
*After 35 years of playing with guns, I can't believe this ol'dog can still learn things lol. Thanks, once again, to dfariswheel!
I took the cylinder and crane assembly off and cleaned/lubricated it. Maybe slight improvement. I did not know this was normal for a Python, so all is well and I thank you all for your help.
Also, understand that Colt cylinders don't spin as freely as S&W and the later Colt's like the Mark III and later.
Most Python cylinders will only make a couple of revolutions if given a good spin and normally seem sluggish.
This seeming sluggish cylinder rotation is due to the design of the cylinder assembly.
And not to say that y'all believe all that stuff you see on the BooB Tube; but certain manufacturers cylinders weren't designed to "spin freely like a top to check if all them booolits is in the holes so's you can whip snap her shut before you goes out and spanks bad guys" yea....and "whip snap her shut" ought to get "ya'll spank too"...this just ain't cool to do to any revolver!
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