Was playing with my Uberti 1858 and discovered that one out of three cylinders has a timing problem.
I have 2 OEM cylinders and 1 R&D .45 ACP.
One OEM and the R&D work perfectly.
The other OEM doesn't.
It simply won't hit TDC and lock unless I either "forcefully" cock the hammer or manually give it a near 3mm turn.
Most distressing is that the hammert will still rom on the cap even if the cylinder is not fully locked.
I can't see any difference in the feed pawl cuts, so I'm stumped.
Hate to throw away an OEM cylinder if I don't have to....
1858 Timing
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Re: 1858 Timing
Hopefully steve young will soon give you an expert opinion.
Having spare cylinders work without fitting/timing seems to be the exception rather than the rule. None of the ones I've tried have worked and I have tried several. I have revolvers (19) made by pietta, uberti, and a.s.m. and have bought three or four spare cylinders over the years and none have worked and I don't have the patience to make them work.
B.T.W. the remington is the only one that a spare cylinder makes sense, the other designs are not quite tactical reload friendly.
Having spare cylinders work without fitting/timing seems to be the exception rather than the rule. None of the ones I've tried have worked and I have tried several. I have revolvers (19) made by pietta, uberti, and a.s.m. and have bought three or four spare cylinders over the years and none have worked and I don't have the patience to make them work.
B.T.W. the remington is the only one that a spare cylinder makes sense, the other designs are not quite tactical reload friendly.
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Re: 1858 Timing
The myth of interchangeable cylinders. Yes, they are factory fitted. If after market spares function, it is pure luck.
Re: 1858 Timing
I think you're looking in the wrong place... Here's an idea...Old Ironsights wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:27 pm
The other OEM doesn't.
It simply won't hit TDC and lock unless I either "forcefully" cock the hammer or manually give it a near 3mm turn.
Most distressing is that the hammer will still rom on the cap even if the cylinder is not fully locked.
I can't see any difference in the feed pawl cuts, so I'm stumped.
Hate to throw away an OEM cylinder if I don't have to....
Check the dimensions of the bolt-locking-notches on that problem cylinder -- and I suspect you'll find the answer there! They could be slightly undersized, maybe the lead-in angle is wrong, or perhaps there is a burr on each ("forcing" that cylinder to lock up could easily displace metal).
Don't mess with the locking bolt itself, as we know that's OK from the other 2 cylinders.
Hope this helps!
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Re: 1858 Timing
I was fortunate years ago to buy an extra cylinder for a Ruger single six from ebay and have it fit. I hope it works out.
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Re: 1858 Timing
That gives me the willies for sure!Old Ironsights wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:27 pm
Most distressing is that the hammert will still rom on the cap even if the cylinder is not fully locked.
Instead of tossing it, why not see if it would work with another Uberti 1858? If it does, you could sell it - at least partially fund the next cylinder.
I had one like that years ago and offered it free here if the taker would pay the postage. I think it bounced once or twice before landing with someone who's gun it worked with.
I have a Uberti 1858. I'd be happy to try it.