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Scorch · January 10, 2010, 03:33 PM

If it is an 1883 manufacture, I assume i thas the old style base pin retainer screw (black powder frame). Did you remove it? Does the pin rotate? Does the cylinder rotate? If yes to both of those, it is probably fouling or rust on on the base pin, and Kroil should help loosen it up. If not, remove the grip frame and hammer and use a brass punch to drive it out forward through the base pin hole that will be visible once you remove the hammer.

Also, "44" does not necessarily mean 44-40, it could be a 44 Colt.

January 10, 2010, 03:33 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	If it is an 1883 manufacture, I assume i thas the old style base pin retainer screw (black powder frame). Did you remove it? Does the pin rotate? Does the cylinder rotate? If yes to both of those, it is probably fouling or rust on on the base pin, and Kroil should help loosen it up. If not, remove the grip frame and hammer and use a brass punch to drive it out forward through the base pin hole that will be visible once you remove the hammer. Also, "44" does not necessarily mean 44-40, it could be a 44 Colt. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services