Need Help with Colt 1892 DA Revolver

nyforester

September 10, 2013 17:02

The problem I am having is explained below pictures. Note part pointed with screw driver.......







I bought this cylinder catch with spring new from "Gun Parts" and spent about an hour fitting it. It works very well without the spring. There are a few problems.
1) I can't put the side plate back on because the spring is in the way.
2) If I could put the side plate on, I think it would not work properly because the spring is pushing in the wrong direction.

It would be really helpful if I could see one of these pistols with the side plate off. If anyone has one of these and can take a few pictures it would be appreciated.

Maybe someone has some insight into these pistols that can help.
Thanks

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  CapnMidnight

  September 10, 2013 18:30

  Pete,
  I'm not a Colt mechanic, but, if you can't make that part work, try:
  www.Colt parts.com
  They are in Vancouver, WA.
  I've had really good results buying Colt parts and grips from them.
  W.D.

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  TRAP55

  September 10, 2013 19:05

  It's been a "long time" since I had one of those opened up. Have you got a pic of the inside of the side plate? I'm trying to remember if there's a lip the Cylinder stop spring sits on.
  Here's some pics that might help:
  http://www.downeastgunworks.com/?p=418

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