clean 1851 colt

Old hickory

February 28, 2009 12:40

This morning I shot 18 rounds through a La pietta 1851 colt. I hadn't shot it in 4 years and now, with the wedge removed, I cant get the cylinder out. what did I forget??

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  perry shooter

  February 28, 2009 12:45

  The barrel uses the wedge to hold it onto the frame Use the loading lever with the cylinder 1/2 indexed between chambers this will push the barrel off the frame and allow you to slide the cylinder off the front of the frame.

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  rufe-snow

  February 28, 2009 12:53

  If you didn't clean and lube it correctly 4 years ago, the cylinder pin might be frozen in place by rust. Black powder residue attracts moisture, which intern causes rusting. I would soak the cylinder pin with WD 40 or kroil for at least 24 hours, before proceeding as Perry Shooter suggested.

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  Old hickory

  February 28, 2009 13:10

  That did it. thanks!

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