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Doc Hoy · February 24, 2013, 03:48 PM

This is the revolver I bought in FL and had shipped to VA.

Second time I took it out to shoot it, the pivot pin in the hand broke.

I also noted that the cam was worn badly though you can't really tell from the following photo.

So I made a new pivot pin and installed it in the hand by center punching the pin in the hand.

I also drove the cam out of the hammer by about a 16th inch and reshaped the face of it.

The revolver cycles very well now.

I did not heat treat the part because I have only a little knowledge of heat treating and I did not want to do more harm than good.

I'll let y'all know how it holds up.

February 24, 2013, 03:48 PM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Finally got into the shop to fix my Geroco .357 This is the revolver I bought in FL and had shipped to VA. Second time I took it out to shoot it, the pivot pin in the hand broke. I also noted that the cam was worn badly though you can't really tell from the following photo. So I made a new pivot pin and installed it in the hand by center punching the pin in the hand. I also drove the cam out of the hammer by about a 16th inch and reshaped the face of it. The revolver cycles very well now. I did not heat treat the part because I have only a little knowledge of heat treating and I did not want to do more harm than good. I'll let y'all know how it holds up. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. Last edited by Doc Hoy; February 25, 2013 at 03:48 AM.