Ruger revolver

the rifleer · May 12, 2009, 08:54 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a Ruger black powder revolver for $190.

I inspected it and i noticed that when it is at fully cock, the cylinder will spin clockwise if you turn it by hand. Is this normal or does it have an issue? Should it lock up?

Its in good condition with probably 95% bluing.

is this a good price? I don't remember the caliber.

**4V50 Gary** · May 12, 2009, 09:01 PM

At full cock, the cylinder stop should have popped up and arrested any further rotation of the cylinder. If it's a Ruger Old Army, I'd buy it, send it to the factory for fixing. It can't cost that much to repair and at $190, it's still a bargain.

James K · May 12, 2009, 09:13 PM

That is not normal. Since Rugers rarely break, I suspect someone had the gun apart and lost a piece, like the cylinder latch (cylinder stop) or its spring.

I second Gary's post. If you don't feel up to fixing it yourself(www.gunpartscorp.com for parts), Ruger should do so at a very reasonable cost.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · May 12, 2009, 09:31 PM

It could be something as simple as the cylinder latch spring being either broken or disconnected. It's a cheap fix. Buy the gun or kick yourself in the arse for passing up a bargain.

madcratebuilder · May 12, 2009, 10:02 PM

Buy the gun! $190 is a steal. It may only need a good cleaning or it may need to go back to Ruger. Either way it's still a steal of a price.

CaptainCrossman · May 13, 2009, 01:02 PM

sounds like it needs a new spring, and/or bolt, or maybe they just came loose inside, but usually those are somewhat cheap parts to buy replacements for

buy it, or tell me where it is, and I'll buy it myself

May 12, 2009, 08:54 PM	#1
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Ruger revolver I have the opportunity to buy a Ruger black powder revolver for $190. I inspected it and i noticed that when it is at fully cock, the cylinder will spin clockwise if you turn it by hand. Is this normal or does it have an issue? Should it lock up? Its in good condition with probably 95% bluing. is this a good price? I don't remember the caliber.

May 12, 2009, 09:01 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	At full cock, the cylinder stop should have popped up and arrested any further rotation of the cylinder. If it's a Ruger Old Army, I'd buy it, send it to the factory for fixing. It can't cost that much to repair and at $190, it's still a bargain. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 12, 2009, 09:31 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	It could be something as simple as the cylinder latch spring being either broken or disconnected. It's a cheap fix. Buy the gun or kick yourself in the arse for passing up a bargain. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 12, 2009, 09:13 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	That is not normal. Since Rugers rarely break, I suspect someone had the gun apart and lost a piece, like the cylinder latch (cylinder stop) or its spring. I second Gary's post. If you don't feel up to fixing it yourself(www.gunpartscorp.com for parts), Ruger should do so at a very reasonable cost. Jim

May 12, 2009, 10:02 PM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Buy the gun! $190 is a steal. It may only need a good cleaning or it may need to go back to Ruger. Either way it's still a steal of a price.

May 13, 2009, 01:02 PM	#6
CaptainCrossman Junior member Join Date: April 2, 2009 Posts: 381	sounds like it needs a new spring, and/or bolt, or maybe they just came loose inside, but usually those are somewhat cheap parts to buy replacements for buy it, or tell me where it is, and I'll buy it myself