H&R 999 won't index
I have a H&R 999 that would not index. I ordered a new hand and put it in. It still will not index---any ideas?? The cylinder looks good. I noticed if pulled on double action all the parts move but if cocking the hand never comes out. I am beginning to wonder if some other part is missing but cant see any missing.
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something missing/ broke/not put together right 0 -
Could be a missing/weak spring or other part. Maybe the hand needs fitted ie its too long and doesn't drop into the notch. Lockwork via Q and A seems kinds unproductive.
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chief515,
It's been 10 years or better since I had a H&R 999 apart, but IIRC, there is a small wire spring to apply forward pressure on the hand (lever #33 in the ref. schematic) so it will turn the cylinder.
#33 is an assembly with the spring installed & if broken too short or not properly seated on the bottom end (look to see if it fits into a hole or slot) it will cause the malfunction you describe.0 -
I've got a 999 too with a similar problem like yours that developed into one where I couldn't use double or single action. I took the gun apart and found that the plastic tip on the mainspring assembly was broken. It's #37A on the Gunparts schematic. You might check that while your at it.
I have a number of old spur trigger revolvers where the small wire spring to apply forward pressure on the hand (lever #33 in the ref. schematic) are broke and the cylinder won't index. So don't rule out cussedemgun's advice.0 -
quote:Originally posted by cussedemgun
chief515,
It's been 10 years or better since I had a H&R 999 apart, but IIRC, there is a small wire spring to apply forward pressure on the hand (lever #33 in the ref. schematic) so it will turn the cylinder.
#33 is an assembly with the spring installed & if broken too short or not properly seated on the bottom end (look to see if it fits into a hole or slot) it will cause the malfunction you describe.
Okay that spring on the hand--where does it go?? The old one was bent and setting on the trigger. I was not sure where it should be??0 -
chief515,
The wire spring is set inside of the bottom of the hand, and then the connection is crimped. The wire should remain inside of the hand, and not fall out of it.If your hand needs replacing:
...then it takes a little effort, and three hands of your own (or a slave pin & three hands). The bottom end of the wire spring goes into a hole that, I believe, is in the top of the trigger. It has been a while, since I was inside of a Harrington & Richardson revolver. Also, not all of the hammer strut/ mainspring guiderods have the plastic head. Some are metal, and some have no head:
Numrich not only sells on their Web site, but they also have many Gunbroker auctions, too.0 -
Thanks to all--I will take it apart once more. I know I do not have the hand spring in right! 0 -
I bought one that had problems. A good thorough cleaning fixed it. And it wasn't easy. Had to do considerable soaking & scrubbing of the cylinder assembly to break loose the gunk. But it worked perfectly after.IMO one of the best .22 revolvers ever made. But more effort than usual is required in cleaning. They must be kept CLEAN. 0 -
I purchased the 1st of 2 hand gun repair books and still needed three hands to put the springs in this revolver. Some may feel that these are the best gun ever made but I like mine easy to work on. One thing about the hammer spring is that they crack or break and if you have to replace it try to find one with all metal parts in lieu of plastic.
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