Ruger old army parts needed

qcable · March 11, 2018, 01:30 PM

My ROA hammer plunger and spring will not come out of the hammer. Does anyone have a hammer, plunger, or spring for sale ?

There seems to be a burr inside the hammer that prevents the plunger from moving either way. Does anyone have an idea of how to remove them?

45 Dragoon · March 11, 2018, 08:27 PM

The plunger is captured with a pin, did you remove it? If so, spray some penetrating oil in it and see if it will free up. It's a good idea to clean the trigger spring and hand spring from time to time as well. These were excellent changes that Ruger brought to the S.A. and why I convert the flat springs to coil and torsion as well. As good as the system is though, a little maintenance will keep any of them running top notch!!

Mike
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qcable · March 12, 2018, 08:06 AM

I did removed the pin and have soaked it for days in penetrating oil and it still will not budge. Looks like I will need the hammer and parts or junk this fine ROA.

T. O'Heir · March 12, 2018, 12:00 PM

Disassembly instructions are in the ROA manual staring on Page 22. The exploded drawing is on Page 34.
Said manual is here. http://stevespages.com/pdf/ruger_oldarmy.pdf
Ruger does not sell certain parts of any of their firearms. Factory installation only. Hammers are such parts.
"...plunger is captured with a pin..." An itty-bitty pin at that. Part KE-22.
It is possible and far more likely that the hammer plunger or its spring has broken than there being a burr.

March 11, 2018, 01:30 PM	#1
qcable Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2018 Location: Kingman Arizona Posts: 10	Ruger old army parts needed My ROA hammer plunger and spring will not come out of the hammer. Does anyone have a hammer, plunger, or spring for sale ? There seems to be a burr inside the hammer that prevents the plunger from moving either way. Does anyone have an idea of how to remove them?

March 12, 2018, 12:00 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Disassembly instructions are in the ROA manual staring on Page 22. The exploded drawing is on Page 34. Said manual is here. http://stevespages.com/pdf/ruger_oldarmy.pdf Ruger does not sell certain parts of any of their firearms. Factory installation only. Hammers are such parts. "...plunger is captured with a pin..." An itty-bitty pin at that. Part KE-22. It is possible and far more likely that the hammer plunger or its spring has broken than there being a burr. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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March 11, 2018, 08:27 PM	#2
45 Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2013 Posts: 656	The plunger is captured with a pin, did you remove it? If so, spray some penetrating oil in it and see if it will free up. It's a good idea to clean the trigger spring and hand spring from time to time as well. These were excellent changes that Ruger brought to the S.A. and why I convert the flat springs to coil and torsion as well. As good as the system is though, a little maintenance will keep any of them running top notch!! Mike www.goonsgunworks.com Follow me on Instagram @ goonsgunworks

March 12, 2018, 08:06 AM	#3
qcable Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2018 Location: Kingman Arizona Posts: 10	I did removed the pin and have soaked it for days in penetrating oil and it still will not budge. Looks like I will need the hammer and parts or junk this fine ROA.