How do you repair a firing pin on a colt?

I found a small allen-head set screw at my local hardware store, then drilled & tapped the smaller (rear) portion of the firing pin hole to match the set screw. After deburring the hole at the rear of the hammer, I reassembled the two pins into the hammer, then snugged up the set screw against the rear surface of the firing pin.

What do you need to disassemble a Colt Woodsman?

Step-by-step instructions to disassembling the Colt Woodsman Series, plus: Detailed black and white photo (s) to accompany each step in the disassembly process An exploded diagram with parts list Tips on reassembling your firearm Glossy. High-quality paper stock Brand new.

What’s the best way to clean a Colt gun?

RADOCY COLT WOODSMAN SERIES TAKEDOWN GUIDE Clean your own gun with confidence. Save money on repairs. A MUST-have for your gunsmithing library! This easy-to-use guide provides concise.

What kind of gun is a Colt Woodsman?

COLT WOODSMAN ALL MODELS DO EVERYTHING MANUAL S-FRAME SERIES PISTOLS- HUNTSMAN. TARGETSMAN, CHALLENGER, MATCH TARGET by Michael A. Pugliese ~~~~~~~ You don’t have to be a gunsmith to maintain and repair your own gun with this easy-to-understand workshop reference. With vital information on parts identification.

Why does my Colt Single Action not fire?

When it failed to fire, it was because of light primer strikes, so I started looking for the problem, after completely unloading the gun, of course. Gotta stay safe. As you can see in the photo, the firing pin wasn’t really protruding forward as far as it ought to. Hmm.

What kind of firing pins does Bob’s gun shop use?

ALL Availalbe FIRING PINS: Bob’s Gun Shop. 1400 models of firing pins in stock, Astra Firing Pins, Colt Firing Pins,Stevens Firing Pins, Beretta Firing Pins,Springfield Firing Pins, Savage Firing Pins. Factory Firing Pins, Excamd Firing Pins, Hawes Firing

Can a 45 Colt Single Action be repaired?

I’d gotten an Italian-made copy of a 45 Colt single action in a trade, and liked it, but when it failed to go bang every time, I became less fond of it. How to recover my lost love? Repair, of course!

Can a firing pin be removed from a rifle?

Do not separate the spring from the hand, and do not remove the firing pin unless repair requires it. The loading gate is held in place by a plunger. Remove this small screw in the bottom of the frame to remove it. Removing the cylinder pin stop requires two screwdrivers.

How do you remove an ejector from a colt?

Remove this small screw in the bottom of the frame to remove it. Removing the cylinder pin stop requires two screwdrivers. Remove this screw then tilt the ejector housing up to remove it from the barrel. Now, just remove the ejector… And you’re done! The Colt single action revolver in all of it’s glory.