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olyinaz · March 8, 2009, 01:20 AM

Something that's bothered me for years:

When I cock my Old Army it makes a metallic ringing sound that I can best describe as similar to a "ting". Very high pitched and probably not noticeable to many people but it bugs the heck outta me because I like the sound of machinery that works like a Mercedes door shutting. In other words, pretty much as my Colt and S&W revolvers do!

I've looked the thing over up and down and it's functioning just fine and has been for the over 20 years that I've owned it so with that in mind can any of you offer an opinion as to what's making that sound? Even better, can any of you hear it with your Old Army revolvers? Even better yet - any ideas how to damp it?

My guess is it's something in either the loading rod or the main spring making the noise but I'd love to hear (without a "ting") your thoughts.

Thanks,
Oly

March 8, 2009, 01:20 AM	#1
olyinaz Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 877	Old Army "ting" Something that's bothered me for years: When I cock my Old Army it makes a metallic ringing sound that I can best describe as similar to a "ting". Very high pitched and probably not noticeable to many people but it bugs the heck outta me because I like the sound of machinery that works like a Mercedes door shutting. In other words, pretty much as my Colt and S&W revolvers do! I've looked the thing over up and down and it's functioning just fine and has been for the over 20 years that I've owned it so with that in mind can any of you offer an opinion as to what's making that sound? Even better, can any of you hear it with your Old Army revolvers? Even better yet - any ideas how to damp it? My guess is it's something in either the loading rod or the main spring making the noise but I'd love to hear (without a "ting") your thoughts. Thanks, Oly