So I have a Rugee New Model Single Six. It was made in 1976, I believe. It.s the hunter model, I guess, because it has about a 9.5" barrel. Anyways, on tothe good stuff.
I was out shooting it, and the loading gate wouldn't open. I was kind of stumped, so I took it apart to find out what was causing the problem. I messed around with the gate detent spring for a moment and it seemed to be working fine. So I put it back together and am now faced with a bigger problem. The loading gate works fine, most of the time, but now the hammer won't go back half the time. Without the cylinder in, it will cock about hakfway sometimes and stop, and sometimes it will go back all the way. When it does, it feels... different. Almostloose, but not really. Sorry, it's hard to describe.When the cylinder is in, the hammer will only go back about halfway. And the cylinder is kind of loose too, until it is locked in place.. I'm pretty sure I put everything back together right... But I don't know what could be wrong.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. This was my first gun, and my grandfather owned it. I'd like to fix it myself, if possible.Thanks in advance.
I was out shooting it, and the loading gate wouldn't open. I was kind of stumped, so I took it apart to find out what was causing the problem. I messed around with the gate detent spring for a moment and it seemed to be working fine. So I put it back together and am now faced with a bigger problem. The loading gate works fine, most of the time, but now the hammer won't go back half the time. Without the cylinder in, it will cock about hakfway sometimes and stop, and sometimes it will go back all the way. When it does, it feels... different. Almostloose, but not really. Sorry, it's hard to describe.When the cylinder is in, the hammer will only go back about halfway. And the cylinder is kind of loose too, until it is locked in place.. I'm pretty sure I put everything back together right... But I don't know what could be wrong.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. This was my first gun, and my grandfather owned it. I'd like to fix it myself, if possible.Thanks in advance.