Fixing the ol' Heritage Rough Rider .22 single-action revolver... (again)

[Dave]

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The part that moves the cylinder is called a "hand" or a "pawl", depending on brand of gun. S&W calls it a "hand", Ruger calls it a "pawl". Unsure what Hertitage calls that part, but probably "hand".


Unless the gun is just totally worn out, then the hand/pawl spring is probably just broken or over compressed to where it lost it's spring. The spring pushes the hand/pawl forward to engage the cylinder's ratchet, and the cocking of the hammer pushes the hand/pawl up to turn the cylinder. The issue could be caused by something else being broken, but the hand/pawl spring is the weakest link and most likely to fail.

So I’ve got it all broken down to where I need and you were spot on with your post! Heritage appears to call it the cylinder hand! Ordered two of them cause they were cheap and if it breaks again, I showed him how to get it down to where he needs to replace it again. The spring and tension seem fine, there is a little side nub on the hand (not sure what the proper terminology is!) which Im assuming feeds into the small bore that is on the hammer below the hammer screw bore!

Appreciate all the help! You guys are awesome! Hopefully, Bobster, you find a fix to your issue. Going to clean this baby up and piece her back together till the replacement gets back. Again thank yall!

 

[Dave]

Glad you got it fixed, man.