S&W Cylinder Release
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:33 am
I have a S&W model 15 here, similar to a model 10 but with adjustable sights.
The thumbpiece, or cylinder release appears to function normally, but I have noticed that when the cylinder is open, the thumbpiece moves freely back and forth, apparently with no spring tension.
Only when the cylinder is closed, in battery does the thumbpiece exhibit the expected spring tension.
I have looked at exploded parts drawings, trying to identify anything besides the center pin spring which is supposed to push the thumbpiece back. The center pin spring only pushes on the thumbpiece of course when the cylinder is closed.
It's been a while since I have handled a S&W revolver... Is the thumbpiece supposed to travel freely forward and back with no spring tension when the cylinder is open?
The thumbpiece, or cylinder release appears to function normally, but I have noticed that when the cylinder is open, the thumbpiece moves freely back and forth, apparently with no spring tension.
Only when the cylinder is closed, in battery does the thumbpiece exhibit the expected spring tension.
I have looked at exploded parts drawings, trying to identify anything besides the center pin spring which is supposed to push the thumbpiece back. The center pin spring only pushes on the thumbpiece of course when the cylinder is closed.
It's been a while since I have handled a S&W revolver... Is the thumbpiece supposed to travel freely forward and back with no spring tension when the cylinder is open?